# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2019 Volkswagen Atlas - rattling on the console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-rattling-on-the-console/147053)

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**Author:** [@Gerhald\_Weston\_FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerhald_Weston_FL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-rattling-on-the-console/147053 "2019-08-22T16:36:06Z")

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New lease. hve circa 500 miles now and I have rattling noise on the center console panel. tipically heard whern going over small bumps on the streets. seems like something is not tight enough on the console itself.

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## [2008 Toyota Tacoma - front parking lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-front-parking-lights/147234)

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**Author:** [@kendallman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-front-parking-lights/147234 "2019-08-22T15:00:41Z")

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front park lights not working checked fuse with a test light fuses are good turn signals work just no front parking lights

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## [Dashboard lights cutting out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-cutting-out/66369)

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**Author:** [@GopherInWI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GopherInWI)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-cutting-out/66369 "2019-08-22T14:55:15Z")

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Here's a quandary for those who know more than I do: I have a 2000 Mazda Protege with 182,000 miles on it. On occasion my dashboard lights (and radio, for that matter) cut out, going completely dark. Now here's the k…

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## [2012 Ford Focus - I should have known better](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-i-should-have-known-better/147197)

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**Author:** [@Felipe45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felipe45)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-i-should-have-known-better/147197 "2019-08-22T14:17:09Z")

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Shudder problem the car came out of lease I purchased the car not knowing the issues with the transmmission, car had another safety recall and I took it in to get it done at the same time I asked the dealer to reprogram…

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## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Lurches Forward in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-lurches-forward-in-park/147262)

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**Author:** [@debbiehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbiehudson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-lurches-forward-in-park/147262 "2019-08-22T14:08:37Z")

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when putting car in park it rumbles like it wants to start then lurches forward when in park

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## [2008 Toyota Sequoia - intermittent shifting difficulty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-sequoia-intermittent-shifting-difficulty/147194)

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**Author:** [@TanSar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TanSar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-sequoia-intermittent-shifting-difficulty/147194 "2019-08-21T13:52:36Z")

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Car has 167000 miles, will not shift into gear from parking randomly. Had to use the override switch all the time to make it work. Issue is that this is very random and will never occur when i take the car to the mechani…

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## [2006 Honda Accord Hybrid - Malfunction Indicator Lamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-hybrid-malfunction-indicator-lamp/147259)

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**Author:** [@virginiapeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/virginiapeterson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-hybrid-malfunction-indicator-lamp/147259 "2019-08-22T13:56:04Z")

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malfunction indicator light came on. how long can i drive before damaging car

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## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Cracked Windshield (suddenly)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-cracked-windshield-suddenly/147257)

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**Author:** [@Heather42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-cracked-windshield-suddenly/147257 "2019-08-22T13:36:11Z")

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Our wi dsheild suddenly cracked from the drivers side and continue half way over to passenger side. I have been told this was probably from heat. Has anyone had this experience

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## [2015 civic odd acceleartion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-civic-odd-acceleartion/147219)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-civic-odd-acceleartion/147219 "2019-08-22T13:03:53Z")

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40k miles. Bumper to bumper is over. Has 50k powertrain warranty. Wifey says it has accelerated oddly for 10 months or so. She hits gas and no go. Sorta mentioned it today. Hmm. No dash lights. What would dealer say? If…

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## [2000 Dodge Dakota Relay -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-relay/146460)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-relay/146460 "2019-08-22T12:03:02Z")

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Hello Guys. Thanks for all the help the past few months to start off. I have a new problem. In my 2000 Dodge Dakota the electric cooling fan will run after the engine is shut off. It’s only happened twice the past few m…

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## [Low voltage into ignition switch - ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-into-ignition-switch-ideas/147145)

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**Author:** [@montrealee1\_156473](https://community.cartalk.com/u/montrealee1_156473)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-into-ignition-switch-ideas/147145 "2019-08-22T11:59:01Z")

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Hi, I have a no crank situation where I have done the following… -Tested battery & starter (both good) -Cleaned grounds (Chassis, top of transmission & from starter) -Tested fuses Best voltage reading going into the…

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## [I've replaced my alternator 5 times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-replaced-my-alternator-5-times/146688)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Mello\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_Mello_Jr)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-replaced-my-alternator-5-times/146688 "2019-08-22T11:58:12Z")

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I’ve replaced my alternator 5 times through 2 different chains stores over the course of 2 and a half months. They all failed for bad voltage regulator. The voltage regulator is built inside the alternator and can only b…

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## [Dashboard cutting out as well as AC shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cutting-out-as-well-as-ac-shutting-off/147230)

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**Author:** [@Mel\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel_P)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cutting-out-as-well-as-ac-shutting-off/147230 "2019-08-22T08:34:30Z")

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So I have a situation, I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We replaced the entire AC two years ago and since then, the air still randomly cuts out and decides it’s not going to work. SOMETIMES if I hit the middle consul o…

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## [2015 Subaru Outback persistent hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-persistent-hesitation/146768)

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**Author:** [@RonaldFrendreis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldFrendreis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-persistent-hesitation/146768 "2019-08-22T03:50:28Z")

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My 2015 Outback has a persistent hesitation when accelerating at low speeds on take off. Spent $800 chasing it without resolution. Transmission???

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## [2003 Lincoln Towncar with 2 bad fuel pumps in 11 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-towncar-with-2-bad-fuel-pumps-in-11-months/147209)

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**Author:** [@Kathie\_Rokitski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathie_Rokitski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-towncar-with-2-bad-fuel-pumps-in-11-months/147209 "2019-08-22T03:44:54Z")

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My father has a 2003 Lincoln Town car in excellent shape. He has replaced the fuel pump twice in the last 11 months, and now it is not working and needs another new one. The mechanic says he has never heard of 2 fuel p…

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## [2016 Ford Focus - Headliner Coming Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-focus-headliner-coming-off/147177)

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**Author:** [@Asbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Asbell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-focus-headliner-coming-off/147177 "2019-08-22T03:10:12Z")

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Headliner not secure to car.

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## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix - recall for low beams?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-recall-for-low-beams/147224)

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**Author:** [@AlexHaaland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexHaaland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-recall-for-low-beams/147224 "2019-08-22T00:33:22Z")

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I have my low beams set on automatic so I don’t pay much attention to when they are on but today I went to leave for work and they weren’t working. The highbeams were working so I had to use that to navigate my way to wo…

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## [Help me ID a mystery hose! 2002 Subaru Impreza leaking coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-id-a-mystery-hose-2002-subaru-impreza-leaking-coolant/147203)

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**Author:** [@Rob\_Vaughn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Vaughn)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-id-a-mystery-hose-2002-subaru-impreza-leaking-coolant/147203 "2019-08-21T23:05:05Z")

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2002 Subaru Impreza leaking coolant; found the source was an OPEN hose leading INTO the engine compartment from the dashboard area (passenger side)! Anybody know what the hose is or should connect to? The hose is just ……

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## [2002 Toyota Camry - plastic panel under the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-plastic-panel-under-the-engine/147215)

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**Author:** [@Ford08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford08)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-plastic-panel-under-the-engine/147215 "2019-08-21T22:39:56Z")

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plastic panel under engine. splash guard? One end loose and draging onto road.

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## [Recurrent problems with 2014 Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurrent-problems-with-2014-equinox/147205)

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**Author:** [@Sarah36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurrent-problems-with-2014-equinox/147205 "2019-08-21T22:28:53Z")

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I have a 2014 Equinox, that was bought new. I have been dealing with an issue for the last 3 years which I still do not have resolution for. Every few months, the check engine light comes on. The code reads cam actuat…

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## [2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid - bad wheel bearing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-hybrid-bad-wheel-bearing-sound/147201)

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**Author:** [@Russ21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-hybrid-bad-wheel-bearing-sound/147201 "2019-08-21T22:26:47Z")

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I have a 2017 Camry hybrid. When driving at highway speed (50-70) I hear a annoying sound. It sounds like a bad wheel bearing. I only have 15476 miles on the car.

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## [2008 Saturn Aura transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-transmission-trouble/147199)

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**Author:** [@charliethompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charliethompson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-transmission-trouble/147199 "2019-08-21T22:20:44Z")

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i was driving and stop for a light and made a left hand turn at a light when the car i thought at first died, so i costed off the road and shut it off. Restarted my car, put it and drive and went nowhere. i tried first a…

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 EV - Unintended Accel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-ev-unintended-accel/147133)

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**Author:** [@Paul59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-ev-unintended-accel/147133 "2019-08-21T21:26:31Z")

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Car launched forward at a stop light causing it to bump the car in front of me. The brakes were ineffective and would not stop the vehicle.

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## [2018 GMC Acadia wheel trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-wheel-trouble/147190)

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**Author:** [@Alyssa19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alyssa19)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-wheel-trouble/147190 "2019-08-21T17:06:34Z")

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I am having the same issue with my 2018 Acadia wheels and when I call the dealer I get the same response about my wheels.

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## [1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager - Electrical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-plymouth-grand-voyager-electrical/147169)

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**Author:** [@EdStarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdStarr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-plymouth-grand-voyager-electrical/147169 "2019-08-21T16:54:51Z")

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On occasion (sometimes every couple of weeks, sometimes six months between issues) when I start the car, it immediately starts and dies. Non of the gauges move, it just starts and dies. Typically right before this happ…

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## [Rough idle ..stalling but only when breaking .. idles great and has a slight hesitation when u get on it hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-stalling-but-only-when-breaking-idles-great-and-has-a-slight-hesitation-when-u-get-on-it-hard/147070)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Smith)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-stalling-but-only-when-breaking-idles-great-and-has-a-slight-hesitation-when-u-get-on-it-hard/147070 "2019-08-21T15:41:00Z")

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It has a rought idle and sometimes stalls when coming to a stop. Other than a slight hesitation when accelerating fast it idles great… any suggestions would be great

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## [2008 Dodge Avenger - Won't Switch Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-wont-switch-out/146903)

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**Author:** [@Frances33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frances33)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-wont-switch-out/146903 "2019-08-21T11:43:51Z")

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My Dodge Avenger won’t switch out when I’m driving. Need help…

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## [2015 Dodge Durango - Wont Move In Any Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-durango-wont-move-in-any-gear/147173)

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**Author:** [@mikewilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikewilliams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-durango-wont-move-in-any-gear/147173 "2019-08-21T11:39:41Z")

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wont move in any gear

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## [2011 Jeep Compass - Rusted Crossmembers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-crossmembers/147183)

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**Author:** [@Anne22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-crossmembers/147183 "2019-08-21T05:24:53Z")

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rusted crossmembers, ght i have? whats is going to cost me. i know about expended warranty to 10 years. what extra cost might i get charged?

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## [I'm at a wit's end here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-at-a-wits-end-here/146853)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Goeres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Goeres)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-at-a-wits-end-here/146853 "2019-08-21T02:51:09Z")

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I have a 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon with a 2.2L 4 cylinder engine that I have been driving for about a year. When I got it, it had 198,000 miles on it and a slight leak out the valve covers. My mechanic informed me that as…

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