# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=550

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## [1999 Toyota Avalon - Stalls When Hot Outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-stalls-when-hot-outside/146407)

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**Author:** [@Brad51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-stalls-when-hot-outside/146407 "2019-08-11T02:58:28Z")

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car sputters when you let off the gas in hot temperatures. when putting fuel injector cleaner it helped a bit, but the sputter didn’t go away. I replaced the PCV valve.

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## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-overheating/146368)

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**Author:** [@Grover57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grover57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-overheating/146368 "2019-08-11T02:55:28Z")

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Going down the road the heat gauge goes over to hot and ac shuts down. Car is not overheating or low on coolant.

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## [2014 Ford Fusion - Gasoline Fumes In Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-gasoline-fumes-in-vents/146420)

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**Author:** [@Smith55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smith55)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-gasoline-fumes-in-vents/146420 "2019-08-11T02:54:28Z")

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When I am driving I periodically smell a strong smell of gasoline coming thru my vents. The smell was so strong I had to roll the windows because I thought I would die from inhaling to much gas.

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## [2006 GMC Envoy - Blower Works Only on High Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-blower-works-only-on-high-speed/146432)

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**Author:** [@dallasmitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dallasmitchell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-blower-works-only-on-high-speed/146432 "2019-08-11T02:39:05Z")

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air cond. only works on high speed

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## [2016 Ford Fusion - Failure to Shift From Reverse to Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-failure-to-shift-from-reverse-to-drive/146412)

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**Author:** [@YvonneNey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YvonneNey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-failure-to-shift-from-reverse-to-drive/146412 "2019-08-10T17:14:55Z")

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I had my fusion outside in my driveway, planning to go back out to run errands, my car was parked and the ignition off for about 20 minutes. I got back in my car started the ignition, and put it in reverse to exit an…

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## [2011 Chevy Cruze LT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-lt/146224)

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**Author:** [@Labrisha\_McCoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Labrisha_McCoy)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-lt/146224 "2019-08-11T02:23:19Z")

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Hello everyone!! So my car has recently had a problem going on… It was cranking and running but now it only cranks if I switch out the spark plugs. It has a recall on the emission control module and I haven’t gotten it …

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## [Radiator neck broke now overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-neck-broke-now-overheating/146395)

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**Author:** [@phoenix900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenix900)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-neck-broke-now-overheating/146395 "2019-08-11T01:42:47Z")

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2003 Honda Accord sedan: A piece of the neck of radiator where the top hose attaches broke off a second time. Drove it a few blocks unknowingly. I put the hose back on, could not add fluid to the radiator, it was full at…

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## [2013 Volkswagen Tiguan - Paint Peeling Above Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-paint-peeling-above-windshield/146350)

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**Author:** [@StevenVaccarello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenVaccarello)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-paint-peeling-above-windshield/146350 "2019-08-11T00:53:55Z")

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Pealing paint above the windshield

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## [Holden/Opel Astra H add-a-fuse parasitic current draw?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holden-opel-astra-h-add-a-fuse-parasitic-current-draw/146413)

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**Author:** [@josh\_156010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh_156010)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holden-opel-astra-h-add-a-fuse-parasitic-current-draw/146413 "2019-08-11T00:01:43Z")

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G’day, guy from Australia here. I drive a Holden/Opel Astra H 2007 that has had an issue with what I believe to be a parasitic current draw. For your ease of potentially helping me out, here is some context: Within the…

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## [2016 Subaru Outback - Rattle on Rough Roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-rattle-on-rough-roads/146405)

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**Author:** [@RichardField](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardField)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-rattle-on-rough-roads/146405 "2019-08-10T16:27:13Z")

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When driving my Outback over rough surfaces, there is a rattle coming from the front end. Dealer could not find any loose items. It’s not the motor mounts. Could it be the suspension or brake parts or something else? …

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## [2001 Chevrolet Camaro - T-Top Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-camaro-t-top-leaks/146387)

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**Author:** [@RuthVaughan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthVaughan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-camaro-t-top-leaks/146387 "2019-08-10T16:08:39Z")

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My daughter’s 2001 Camaro SS T-Top 6 speed Sedan, Leaks when it Rains on the Driver Side. Windshield & AC Drain Line & even when Hosed Down, checked out okay-No Leak. But when it rains, it Leaks; need your expertise advi…

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## [Weird experience at the repair shop today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-experience-at-the-repair-shop-today/146321)

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**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-experience-at-the-repair-shop-today/146321 "2019-08-10T15:55:31Z")

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Hi everyone, we had a weird experience at the repair shop today. We have a 1993 grand marquis. Last week we made a appointment to get our diver side power window fixed. I also told them we were still having some proble…

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## [2003 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Passenger Window Flakey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-passenger-window-flakey/146400)

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**Author:** [@Angelo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelo31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-passenger-window-flakey/146400 "2019-08-10T14:11:25Z")

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The passenger side window on my tundra opens and closes when using the drivers side switch. When using the passenger side switch it will not work. However, if I use the drivers side switch to open the window, then the p…

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## [Car shakes at high speed..tires are balanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943)

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**Author:** [@Jennajane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennajane)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943 "2019-08-10T13:16:04Z")

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Ok,I have brought my car (2005 Toyota Echo) into the shop three times and they can't figure it out. I have summer and winter tires. Last summer the summer tires were fine, the winter tires were fine, then I changed the…

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## [2017 Ford Explorer - Navigation Display Freezes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-navigation-display-freezes/146382)

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**Author:** [@NeilHoffner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilHoffner)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-navigation-display-freezes/146382 "2019-08-10T13:05:10Z")

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2017 Ford Explorer Platinum Navigation and Display console freezes up. When connected to an iPhone it cannot pick-up the current location and default to the house. The console freezes up with a blackscreen or locked sc…

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## [2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 - No Airflow Through Defroster Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-express-1500-no-airflow-through-defroster-vents/146394)

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**Author:** [@donscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donscott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-express-1500-no-airflow-through-defroster-vents/146394 "2019-08-10T12:58:47Z")

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no airflow through defrost vents 2008 express 1500 van

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## [2011 Kia Optima - Trunk Lid Opens On It's Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-trunk-lid-opens-on-its-own/146380)

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**Author:** [@JosephD\_Introno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephD_Introno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-trunk-lid-opens-on-its-own/146380 "2019-08-10T12:52:09Z")

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On my 2011 Kia optima , I find my trunk lid open in the morning & sometimes during the day. This happen many times, what could be the problem ?

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## [2009 Toyota Highlander - Metal Bubbles Along Top of Front Window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-metal-bubbles-along-top-of-front-window/146296)

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**Author:** [@ThomasRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasRyan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-metal-bubbles-along-top-of-front-window/146296 "2019-08-10T02:06:37Z")

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Rust bubbles along the top of the front window. The roof front along the window line has metal bubbling which includes the paint. To fix this one has to file or grind down the metal bubbles. This has got to be a metal co…

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## [Rust on the Exhaust Header Manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-the-exhaust-header-manifold/146266)

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**Author:** [@amiguellopes\_155897](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amiguellopes_155897)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-the-exhaust-header-manifold/146266 "2019-08-10T01:28:48Z")

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I went to a repair shop for the first time to get my radiator replace. When he opened up the hood, the first thing he said is that I needed to replace the Exhaust Header Manifold because it was rusty. I thought it was no…

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## [2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Power Steering Goes Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-power-steering-goes-out/146374)

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**Author:** [@ron581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron581)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-power-steering-goes-out/146374 "2019-08-10T01:09:50Z")

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loss of power assisted steering control

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## [2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Going Through Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-going-through-brakes/146323)

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**Author:** [@DonaldWiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldWiggins)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-going-through-brakes/146323 "2019-08-09T23:57:31Z")

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We’ve got, which means my wife drives, a 2014 Subaru CrossTrek XV with 76k mikes. We have replaced the rear brakes twice, and are about to replace rage front brakes for the second time, We bought this car used in 2015 …

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## [2000 Chevrolet Impala - radio change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-impala-radio-change/146084)

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**Author:** [@VamsidharThangella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VamsidharThangella)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-impala-radio-change/146084 "2019-08-09T23:17:24Z")

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Will I lose all “Vehicle Customization Settings” options if I replace the stock radio with an Android Auto-compatible system?

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## [2001 Nissan Altima keeps stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima-keeps-stalling/146369)

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**Author:** [@kassiaponikowski\_155976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kassiaponikowski_155976)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima-keeps-stalling/146369 "2019-08-09T22:42:10Z")

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I recently purchased a 2001 Nissan Altima from a friend, and the car was sitting up at their house for over a year. Grass was growing heavily around it and there were even ants and wasps nests in knooks and crannies thro…

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## [Subaru still overheats after repairs - worth more work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-still-overheats-after-repairs-worth-more-work/146324)

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**Author:** [@ellamott\_155934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellamott_155934)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-still-overheats-after-repairs-worth-more-work/146324 "2019-08-09T22:27:17Z")

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Hello everybody! I have some trouble with my beloved 2006 Subaru Forester and hope you can help me make a smart decision: Two months ago, out of nowhere, the car started overheating. (Maybe not completely out of nowher…

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## [Trailblazer (2005 - 2/4WD) transfer case fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-2005-2-4wd-transfer-case-fluid-level/146365)

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**Author:** [@rnranimal\_155024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnranimal_155024)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-2005-2-4wd-transfer-case-fluid-level/146365 "2019-08-09T22:23:13Z")

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Just replaced my transfer case fluid. I ordered 2 quarts because everywhere online I found said it’ll take under 2 quarts before it starts running out of the hole. I used a suction gun to put it in and of course some get…

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## [2005 Dodge Caravan - Front Wheels Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-front-wheels-hot/146364)

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**Author:** [@GUIMINGLI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GUIMINGLI)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-front-wheels-hot/146364 "2019-08-09T20:58:24Z")

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Both my front rim very very hot, can not touch lug nut. Changed caliper and pad, still hot.

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## [2009 Honda Civic Cpe - Airbag Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-cpe-airbag-light-on/146357)

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**Author:** [@DottieHelander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DottieHelander)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-cpe-airbag-light-on/146357 "2019-08-09T20:50:08Z")

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Air bag light stays on…

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## [1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Won't Idle With A/C On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-idle-with-a-c-on/146362)

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**Author:** [@kevinnielsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinnielsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-idle-with-a-c-on/146362 "2019-08-09T20:45:57Z")

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truck wont idle with ac on

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## [More problems for GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-problems-for-gm/146344)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-problems-for-gm/146344 "2019-08-09T20:41:17Z")

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## [2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - TPMS Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-hybrid-tpms-question/146359)

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**Author:** [@MikeDunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeDunn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-hybrid-tpms-question/146359 "2019-08-09T20:00:00Z")

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Will I have to do any special with the tire pressure monitoring system when I buy tires at a local tire shop (not the Toyota dealer)?

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