# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2011 Nissan Juke - Trouble After Water Incident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-trouble-after-water-incident/147722)

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**Author:** [@FredGregory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredGregory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-trouble-after-water-incident/147722 "2019-08-29T02:43:07Z")

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went through a large puddle car stalled when pushed out of water car started but ran until we went above 2500 rpmsthen it was rough and wouldn’t go any faster

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## [2013 Buick Encore - Cat Converters Keep Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-cat-converters-keep-dying/147720)

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**Author:** [@LarryKeane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryKeane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-cat-converters-keep-dying/147720 "2019-08-29T02:43:00Z")

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The check engine light on my wife’s Encore keeps coming on. Now the dealer tells me that we need a new catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The car has 75K miles. And, I replaced the catalytic converter about 3 yea…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Voltage issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-voltage-issues/147665)

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**Author:** [@Ted24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted24)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-voltage-issues/147665 "2019-08-29T02:35:09Z")

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To fellow owners: How soon did you have a high voltage battery problem. How many miles ?

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## [2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Fan Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-3-9l-fan-clutch/147718)

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**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-3-9l-fan-clutch/147718 "2019-08-29T02:06:47Z")

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So I recently replaced the fan clutch on my 2002 Dodge Dakota. I have a few questions though. First off, I noticed that after I installed the new fan, it is engaged constantly. Is this normal for a new fan clutch? Whenev…

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## [Headlight loose on 97 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-loose-on-97-honda-accord/147673)

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**Author:** [@Victor\_Wu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor_Wu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-loose-on-97-honda-accord/147673 "2019-08-29T01:35:27Z")

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First time here, wondering how to approach this loose headlight. Thanks!

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## [Should I shut off my AC when driving up hills in the summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927)

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**Author:** [@paul15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul15)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927 "2019-08-29T00:46:21Z")

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Dear Car Talk When I drive up hills in the summer time I turn off the air conditioner to save gas and to release strain on the engine, my wife gets upset, she says it\`s not worth it.What is your opinion?

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## [2001 Lincoln LS - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-overheating/147715)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaKratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaKratt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-overheating/147715 "2019-08-28T21:33:05Z")

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I own a 2001 Lincoln LS 3.0L (v6). Today the engine overheated. I had driven on the highway for 15 min (it was fine through this), then sat in the parking lot for 10 min and thats when it happened. There was coolant on t…

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## [2003 Subaru Outback - problems after clutch replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-problems-after-clutch-replacement/147660)

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**Author:** [@tbuchanan9901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbuchanan9901)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-problems-after-clutch-replacement/147660 "2019-08-28T21:31:32Z")

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Alright, so I’m only 20 but I have done quite a bit with vehicles. So I am going to try to explain as much as I can… So I replaced the clutch in a friends 2003 Subaru Outback. I replaced the clutch and put the engine ba…

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## [2013 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-smoking/147696)

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**Author:** [@Reneehems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reneehems)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-smoking/147696 "2019-08-28T19:53:26Z")

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Is it okay if my car is smoking?

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## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Smoke and other issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-smoke-and-other-issues/147691)

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**Author:** [@Cecelia59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cecelia59)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-smoke-and-other-issues/147691 "2019-08-28T19:52:59Z")

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I have a 08 Chevy Malibu LTZ and have owed this car for almost 5 years. Was driving about a week ago and first noticed the back-up camera not working then noticed an electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under …

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## [2008 Cadillac CTS - Thumping Noise When Turning Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-thumping-noise-when-turning-wheel/147702)

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**Author:** [@Sandrasalinas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandrasalinas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-thumping-noise-when-turning-wheel/147702 "2019-08-28T19:31:20Z")

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Thumping noise when I turn steering wheel. Mechanic says nothing wrong

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## [2019 Chevrolet 1500 - Trans jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-trans-jerks/147663)

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**Author:** [@ErnestDeSoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErnestDeSoto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-trans-jerks/147663 "2019-08-28T18:30:12Z")

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my 2019 silverado LT jerks as it has tramsmission problem; especially when iam slowing down to a stop sign . in the 10 mph to 3 . and when ready to park it jolts sometimes

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## [2005 Buick LaCrosse - Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-stalling/147700)

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**Author:** [@JulieNagel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieNagel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-stalling/147700 "2019-08-28T18:27:13Z")

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Car stalls when driving. Starts right back up. Does not matter if going 20 mph or 70 on the highway. Can be scary at faster speeds. Has yet to have thrown an engine code in 10 months of this issue… which sure wou…

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## [2014 Acura RDX - History of Oil Consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-rdx-history-of-oil-consumption/147553)

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**Author:** [@mccarthy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mccarthy03)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-rdx-history-of-oil-consumption/147553 "2019-08-28T16:53:59Z")

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Does the Acura 2014 RDX 3.5L have an oil consumption problem.

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - when to change Mobil 1? - Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-when-to-change-mobil-1-update/147034)

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**Author:** [@FrankKirstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankKirstein)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-when-to-change-mobil-1-update/147034 "2019-08-28T15:44:24Z")

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I had the oil changed with Mobil 1 on my 2018 Ford F150 (V8). Supposedly you can go 10000 miles between oil changes with Mobil 1? After the oil change, a 6000 mile trip towing a travel trailing (under 5000 lbs). The m…

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## [2013 Toyota Corolla - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-no-start/147463)

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**Author:** [@christoregi\_156667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christoregi_156667)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-no-start/147463 "2019-08-28T15:35:13Z")

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I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla professional. The car cranks but does not start. I have replaced the coils and spark plugs and they is spark. Checked the injectors and they are working fine, checked the timing and its fine.…

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## [2016 Honda HR-V - Belly Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-belly-panel/147484)

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**Author:** [@Larsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larsen)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-belly-panel/147484 "2019-08-28T15:23:04Z")

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Is it really necessary to have the panel that is under the engine compartment installed? It would simply the oil changing if it were not attached due to the taking off/reattaching (involves screws and some plastic clip…

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## [Rain water in tailgate 2005 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-in-tailgate-2005-honda-odyssey/147661)

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**Author:** [@kcopk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcopk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-in-tailgate-2005-honda-odyssey/147661 "2019-08-28T13:44:32Z")

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This has happened a couple of times now. After a heavy rain, when I opened the tailgate, water came running out the latch at the bottom of the tailgate and in a couple of other places at the bottom. But mostly where th…

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## [2013 Audi Q5 - How Much for New Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-q5-how-much-for-new-timing-chain/147616)

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**Author:** [@Grace44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grace44)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-q5-how-much-for-new-timing-chain/147616 "2019-08-28T13:42:34Z")

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a quotation for change timing chain for audi Q5

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## [2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE - Stiff Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478)

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**Author:** [@Lewis18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lewis18)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478 "2019-08-28T13:06:10Z")

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Recommended tire pressure is 44 front, 47 rear. The ride is too stiff. The vehicle is a AMG GLE43.

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## [2005 Ford E350 Super Duty - low pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-e350-super-duty-low-pressure-light/147656)

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**Author:** [@davidjimene3z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidjimene3z)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-e350-super-duty-low-pressure-light/147656 "2019-08-28T12:19:30Z")

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i spent 6400.00 to get valves and heads of 2005 ford 350 laravit model. one week later my low pressure light came on and truck still runs good what should be done for repairs

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## [2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Transmission Drops Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-montero-sport-transmission-drops-gear/147605)

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**Author:** [@gar02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gar02)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-montero-sport-transmission-drops-gear/147605 "2019-08-28T12:26:35Z")

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Transmission dropping down a gear at highway speeds for no known reason

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## [2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Rear Air Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-escalade-esv-rear-air-not-working/147626)

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**Author:** [@RayMendoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayMendoza)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-escalade-esv-rear-air-not-working/147626 "2019-08-28T11:54:50Z")

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Rear air not working

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## [2002 Toyota Sienna - Unspecified Panel Lights On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-unspecified-panel-lights-on/147594)

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**Author:** [@Mariana33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariana33)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-unspecified-panel-lights-on/147594 "2019-08-28T11:43:39Z")

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Thanks a lot for this option to xplain my car issue. The panel lights next to the gas meter, stay on. three mechanics have ran the car couple of miles aiming that the lights would go off??? but it hasn’t. I am a senio…

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## [1999 Chevrolet Lumina - Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-lumina-head-gasket/147620)

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**Author:** [@RegSaretsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RegSaretsky)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-lumina-head-gasket/147620 "2019-08-28T11:36:35Z")

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How common is head gasket failure on the 1999 lumina, and at what mileage or warning signal should one pro actively change the gaskets to avoid cylinder head warping or cracking? I have 77’000 km, approx 45,000 miles on…

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## [Two cables coming from behind the power outlet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cables-coming-from-behind-the-power-outlet/147634)

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**Author:** [@Gizzidd\_156769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gizzidd_156769)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cables-coming-from-behind-the-power-outlet/147634 "2019-08-28T11:24:14Z")

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I bought a hyundai avante x16, and there is two cables coming from behind the power outlet, one is a aux cord and the other is a charger (the side that goes into the car) , what are these for??

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## [2009 E350 Mercedes High pitched noise coming from rear of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-e350-mercedes-high-pitched-noise-coming-from-rear-of-car/147439)

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**Author:** [@sj.raymond\_156661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sj.raymond_156661)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-e350-mercedes-high-pitched-noise-coming-from-rear-of-car/147439 "2019-08-28T04:58:56Z")

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Hello All, First time here, I have a 118k Mile 2009 E350 recently I’ve had a noise coming from the rear of the car, this started off very quietly but progressed to a decent volume, I’ve replaced the rear bearings on bo…

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## [2014 GMC Terrain - Timing Chain Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-timing-chain-broke/147612)

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**Author:** [@BarryFrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryFrench)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-timing-chain-broke/147612 "2019-08-28T02:40:42Z")

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2014 GMC Terrain broken timing chain at 60,000 miles.

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## [2011 Cadillac DTS - Wont Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts-wont-start/147643)

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**Author:** [@jOE58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jOE58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts-wont-start/147643 "2019-08-28T02:05:33Z")

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wONT START. eNGINE TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOOT START

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## ['93 Suzuki Jimny Acceleration Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-suzuki-jimny-acceleration-issue/147648)

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**Author:** [@crousekenna\_156775](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crousekenna_156775)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-suzuki-jimny-acceleration-issue/147648 "2019-08-28T01:32:39Z")

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I have 1993 Suzuki Jimny Manual right side drive from Japan. The car has been running fine and out of no where today the engine started to make a loud reving noise and the car wont accelerate past 2500rpm. I stopped driv…

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