# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2019 Nissan Murano - Mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-mirror/145913)

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**Author:** [@Tclayton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tclayton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-mirror/145913 "2019-08-03T22:19:36Z")

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Rear view mirror fell off. The glass underneath the attachment shattered and the mirror fell down hanging by the wire. The stress on the glass is too much (especially in hot weather ~ 95F when this happened). It needs a …

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## [2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-sputters/145916)

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**Author:** [@clyde39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clyde39)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-sputters/145916 "2019-08-03T22:18:40Z")

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car cranks and runs, but has a definite sputtering and lost of power.

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## [2018 Lincoln MKZ - Fob or car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-fob-or-car/145910)

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**Author:** [@KymWoolsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KymWoolsey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-fob-or-car/145910 "2019-08-03T20:59:37Z")

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The key fob wouldn’t open the door so we used the key and then the car wouldn’t start. We kept trying for about 15 mins. and it finally started. This has happened twice. Batteries are good in both the car and key fob. …

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## [98 Saturn SL2 Ltransmission line pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sl2-ltransmission-line-pressure/145633)

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**Author:** [@Trevor\_Rain-Water](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevor_Rain-Water)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sl2-ltransmission-line-pressure/145633 "2019-08-03T20:01:02Z")

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I have a 98 Saturn SL2 that is giving me fits. The transmission filter keeps blowing. I replaced the line pressure solenoid, and checked the contact plate. Still happens. Fuses and all solenoids test good. What else am I…

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## [2012 Subaru Outback - Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907)

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**Author:** [@Sam31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907 "2019-08-03T19:21:39Z")

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If I gently apply brakes, I hear a squeal in the left front tire area. If I apply brakes harder , no squeal Has been going on for a while Local dealer checked everything and could not find any problems - good brakepad…

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## [2019 Ford E150 -Tire swap and odo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e150-tire-swap-and-odo/145902)

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**Author:** [@DonRollo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonRollo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e150-tire-swap-and-odo/145902 "2019-08-03T19:20:30Z")

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oem wheel tire 275/65/18 I changed it to 285/75/17. will my odometer read more or less miles driven?

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## [Car engine stalled every 50 Km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-stalled-every-50-km/145826)

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**Author:** [@hmontazerhojjat\_155620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hmontazerhojjat_155620)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-stalled-every-50-km/145826 "2019-08-03T18:58:01Z")

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Hi Everybody, I have a 2 years old car designed based on Peugeot 405 and the car has gone 35000 km so far. Last week I was on the road for about 2500 km. The first 300 km the car was fine, the AC was on as well. It was …

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## [1992 Saturn SC - It's old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-saturn-sc-its-old/145759)

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**Author:** [@JeffBrennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffBrennan)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-saturn-sc-its-old/145759 "2019-08-03T18:04:49Z")

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Car sluggish, gages wonky, transmission clunky, check engine lites after 1 or 2 miles, car is old.

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## [2009 Toyota Yaris - Assessment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-assessment/145543)

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**Author:** [@Anne23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne23)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-assessment/145543 "2019-08-03T17:56:40Z")

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used car assessment - what is covered - my daughters car has 170,000 miles on it - I think she should have it assessed to see if she should keep putting money into it - or buy another used? What is involved in an assess…

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## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Valve adjustments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-valve-adjustments/145897)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeTousey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeTousey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-valve-adjustments/145897 "2019-08-03T17:52:15Z")

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Does a 2014 Honda EXL Accord V-6 engine require periodic valve adjustments, and if so at what mileage intervals? I get different answers at every dealer. Some say it should be done as early as 45,000 miles; others say 1…

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## [2011 Ford Fiesta - Dances](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-dances/145886)

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**Author:** [@PatPeeso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatPeeso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-dances/145886 "2019-08-03T17:38:09Z")

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Hard vibration at 55-60 mph. Feels like it is dancing down the road and about to lose steering control. Has new ball joints, control arms and struts.

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## [2000 silverado 2500 6.0 random lack of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-2500-6-0-random-lack-of-power/90575)

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**Author:** [@SSweet9C1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SSweet9C1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-2500-6-0-random-lack-of-power/90575 "2015-07-13T03:22:44Z")

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Hey I've had this truck since 2009, it's a 2000 silverado 2500 (nonHD) extended cab long bed 4X4 with the cast iron head LQ4 (6.0) and 4L80E trans. It has almost all the options of the day... I bought it with 77K it …

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## [Help manual car won’t drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-manual-car-won-t-drive/145889)

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**Author:** [@Henry.woood88\_155655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry.woood88_155655)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-manual-car-won-t-drive/145889 "2019-08-03T15:28:40Z")

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Hi, have an old ford courier, did a burnout in my paddock, as I drove off the car didn’t go anywhere, as if I had the handbrake on, all gears seem to be the same, it is hard to put into any gear Car is hard to push in n…

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## [2003 Acura TL - Clunked until happy ending](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-clunked-until-happy-ending/145876)

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**Author:** [@HowardRLevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HowardRLevy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-clunked-until-happy-ending/145876 "2019-08-03T13:25:01Z")

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My Acura was making clunking noises and the engine was reving like there were transmission issues. Had it towed to the dealer. They told me I needed some type of idle switch for the transmission, new motor mounts (they…

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## [Overheating dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-dilemma/145669)

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**Author:** [@Phillipworks1\_155512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillipworks1_155512)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-dilemma/145669 "2019-08-03T13:20:33Z")

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I have a 1946 Chevy pickup on a late 70’s blazer frame with a 350 engine. It has always performed well as a daily driver. This summer it began to run hot (220 or higher) when it had not in the past. It has an aluminum …

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## [2014 Toyota Highlander - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-wrong-fuel/145872)

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**Author:** [@Tucker571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucker571)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-wrong-fuel/145872 "2019-08-03T12:47:00Z")

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My Highlander was filled with e-85 by mistake. Dealer wants to charge me over $1000 to drain the e-85, change the plugs, and fill it up with gas. Is this really necessary?

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## [2012 Chevrolet Impala - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-grinds/145272)

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**Author:** [@RonaldmcDaniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldmcDaniel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-grinds/145272 "2019-08-03T10:17:21Z")

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and system comes on with stabilizer and traction control. Grinding noise at low speed when making turns or going over bumps. Both hub bearing assemblies have been replaced which has not fixed the problem. Hopefully you c…

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## [Fuel leaking out Evap vent hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-leaking-out-evap-vent-hose/145490)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Downey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Downey)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-leaking-out-evap-vent-hose/145490 "2019-08-03T08:36:34Z")

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I have a 2012 Nissan versa. It start rough idling and very weak acceleration. Long story short, started smelling fuel periodically in the Cabin. Got a generic airflow code trip and a cylinder 3 misfire. Tracked the smell…

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## [2000 Ford Focus - Park issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-park-issues/145863)

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**Author:** [@KarenWendling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenWendling)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-park-issues/145863 "2019-08-03T06:25:01Z")

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My car shifts into drive or reverse while in park. Also while in park it just rolls back . Plus wont start in park just neutral

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## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Headlights Burned Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-headlights-burned-out/145695)

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**Author:** [@IanSandahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IanSandahl)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-headlights-burned-out/145695 "2019-08-03T04:22:14Z")

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Headlights burnt out

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## [2012 Kia Sedona - Doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-doors/145766)

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**Author:** [@provost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/provost)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-doors/145766 "2019-08-03T02:17:52Z")

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has anyone besides me have a problem with doors opening on their own or the won’t close. complained to dealer and kia not there problem

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## [1989 Mazda 323 battery drainage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mazda-323-battery-drainage/145410)

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**Author:** [@RichardLawn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardLawn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mazda-323-battery-drainage/145410 "2019-08-03T02:03:28Z")

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My sister in law has installed 3 new batteries and each time within a short time the car is dead, battery drained. Not too long before replacing the battering the first time she had the water pump replaced. Could there b…

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## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport- Bogs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-bogs-down/145838)

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**Author:** [@EricMaksim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricMaksim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-bogs-down/145838 "2019-08-02T23:25:56Z")

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My vehicle has an interesting fuel system problem. First problem started years ago when I found out that you had to give the car a good bit extra gas while cranking over for awhile before starting and had to keep gassing…

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## [1991 Ford F-150 - Shifter won't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f-150-shifter-wont/145835)

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**Author:** [@Samantha55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha55)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f-150-shifter-wont/145835 "2019-08-02T22:56:36Z")

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I re-did the clutch, and when I went to put the shifter back in it just won’t go, I guess my question is, how do you put the shifter back in? And should be pushing the clutch in when I try to put the shifter in?

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## [2011 Mazda Mazda2 - Multimedia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda2-multimedia/145830)

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**Author:** [@Aviram1426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aviram1426)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda2-multimedia/145830 "2019-08-02T21:43:13Z")

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Hey guys maybe you can help me :slight\_smile: Today i have installed a multimdia system to my car (mazda 2 2011) After i plugged back the car battery the km count (the km that counts how much km you can drive with the …

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## [2007 Sonata Air Bag light is on (The one in the instrument cluster)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-air-bag-light-is-on-the-one-in-the-instrument-cluster/87988)

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**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-air-bag-light-is-on-the-one-in-the-instrument-cluster/87988 "2019-08-02T20:09:03Z")

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I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata that has the "Air Bag" light (Red indicator in the instrument panel). This is not the amber indicator for the passenger side air bag sensor. There is also an error code "B1706-Passenger Buc…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet - Short dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-short-dipstick/145822)

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**Author:** [@danieljkassemos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danieljkassemos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-short-dipstick/145822 "2019-08-02T19:52:55Z")

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the captivas dip stick shows no oil. when I use an a longer dip stick it shows it has oil… did GM make a dip stick too short?

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## [2015 RAM 1500 - AC Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-ac-fan/145815)

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**Author:** [@DerkHaag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DerkHaag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-ac-fan/145815 "2019-08-02T19:50:54Z")

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a/c starts and blows cold. in 5 to 15 seconds the blower stops. turn rotate switch to off position. wait a couple of seconds ----- turn on a/c and the air blows cold for a few more seconds once again. then just stops. r…

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## [2006 Dodge Daytona - Turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-daytona-turn-signals/145812)

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**Author:** [@timothy56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothy56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-daytona-turn-signals/145812 "2019-08-02T18:53:57Z")

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Left Rear turn single not working also the Left turn single on trailer tow plug I noted that the two wire tested both not working I think the Problem is in front of the truuck

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## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - Works when I hit it with a hammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-works-when-i-hit-it-with-a-hammer/145810)

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**Author:** [@TonyCarin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCarin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-works-when-i-hit-it-with-a-hammer/145810 "2019-08-02T18:45:42Z")

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My starter is getting weak. I find if I hit the starter with a hammer, It will work. But for how long?

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