# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2014 Subaru Forester- Light, but dealer can't find issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-light-but-dealer-cant-find-issue/145343)

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**Author:** [@Jackie06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-light-but-dealer-cant-find-issue/145343 "2019-07-27T16:28:53Z")

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Dash board light comes on reads liquids overheated and locks the transmission and shuts the car off. It’s sits for about an hr and then starts as usual. Dealer can find nothing wrong.

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## [Loose steering wheel - 2000 Toyota Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-wheel-2000-toyota-solara/145360)

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**Author:** [@LukeWells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LukeWells)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-wheel-2000-toyota-solara/145360 "2019-07-27T15:21:53Z")

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My Solara has about 198,000 miles but ever since I got the car, about 15,000 miles ago, the steering wheel has been very loose. If I’m turning left or right I have to spin it 360 degrees and to make small adjustments I h…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius needs a mechanic in the Twin Cities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-needs-a-mechanic-in-the-twin-cities/145364)

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**Author:** [@RichelE.Burkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichelE.Burkey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-needs-a-mechanic-in-the-twin-cities/145364 "2019-07-27T15:03:00Z")

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Who works on Priuses in Twin Cities MN ?

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## [2015 Honda Civic Sdn - Backup camera issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-backup-camera-issues/145345)

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**Author:** [@MarkkKaiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkkKaiser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-backup-camera-issues/145345 "2019-07-27T15:01:18Z")

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9th Gen Honda Civic backup camera flickers from time to time. Goes completely black with no picture.Anyone else?

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla Alternator Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-alternator-replacement/145233)

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**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-alternator-replacement/145233 "2019-07-27T14:50:10Z")

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My alternator died and the service center charging me $987 for a remanufactured alternator. Getting ripped?

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## [2003 Nissan Sentra - Need help starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-need-help-starting/145329)

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**Author:** [@Sam32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam32)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-need-help-starting/145329 "2019-07-27T13:55:25Z")

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my car is not starting even after jump starting, need a mechanic to help with replacing the car battery.

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## [2003 Ford F-150 - No drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-no-drive/145320)

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**Author:** [@carlwmattice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlwmattice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-no-drive/145320 "2019-07-27T13:04:05Z")

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no drive or over drive

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## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-shuts-off/145354)

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**Author:** [@Tracy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracy36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-shuts-off/145354 "2019-07-27T13:00:06Z")

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I bought a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have replaced the crankshaft sensor and other things due the car keeps shutting off while driving or shuts off after it runs for a while. My mechanic has tried every thing does anyone …

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## [2017 Chevrolet Tahoe - Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-light/145348)

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**Author:** [@Meer30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meer30)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-light/145348 "2019-07-27T09:30:46Z")

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Engine light comes up due to fuel pump low performance in hot days especially when i drive it more than 250-300 miles,

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## [1992 Ford Tempo - Fuses and PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-tempo-fuses-and-pcm/145279)

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**Author:** [@MaryPreston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryPreston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-tempo-fuses-and-pcm/145279 "2019-07-27T07:11:54Z")

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1992 Ford Tempo V6 3.0L ATM overheating-fuses not connected to my problem, where’s the PCM? New ECT and connector, fan runs only when hot wired, not even when A/C turned on. If ECT disconnected fan runs all the time…

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## [2001 Toyota Corolla - Hard steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-hard-steering/145198)

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**Author:** [@mehboob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mehboob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-hard-steering/145198 "2019-07-27T05:31:47Z")

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2001 Toyota corolla. Why steering feels hard and steering wheel wont come back after tight right turn?

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## [2016 Kia Soul - Steamy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-steamy/145310)

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**Author:** [@Bob34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-steamy/145310 "2019-07-27T04:37:59Z")

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steam comes out of the vents when the air conditioner is used when conditions are humid. Steam is so bad that you cant see out the windows.

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## [2008 hyundai tiburon 2.7l coolant leak from water pump weep hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-2-7l-coolant-leak-from-water-pump-weep-hole/145335)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_Pistorius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan_Pistorius)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-2-7l-coolant-leak-from-water-pump-weep-hole/145335 "2019-07-27T02:32:50Z")

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Alright, this might be a little long, so i apologize. I have a 2008 hyundai tiburon with a 2.7l engine that’s leaking coolant from the bottom weep hole. Last week I was running my car, but it was idling as I was at a r…

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## [2015 Subaru Outback - Nav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-nav/145324)

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**Author:** [@ThomasFilipiak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasFilipiak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-nav/145324 "2019-07-27T01:31:59Z")

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Navigation system unreliable

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## [2002 Ford Explorer - Click Click Click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-click-click-click/145332)

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**Author:** [@ReedPulver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReedPulver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-click-click-click/145332 "2019-07-27T01:30:45Z")

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I am the original owner of a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. One month ago I attempted to start the engine and heard click-click-click, so the battery. My radio is playing and the headlights come on but are dim. Upon exiting…

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## [2006 Mercury Milan - Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-starter/145322)

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**Author:** [@JOHND.LEVAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHND.LEVAN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-starter/145322 "2019-07-27T01:13:43Z")

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put new starter in car, drive it around block, will not start. turning the key on and then to start position, no start, just clicks. put another starter in went thru same procedure drove around block, killed engine, tr…

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## [2014 Lexus LS 460 - Issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-ls-460-issues-starting/145327)

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**Author:** [@Tim48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-ls-460-issues-starting/145327 "2019-07-27T01:11:45Z")

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I have a 2014 Lexus LS 460. Has approximately 35,000 miles. I have problems starting vehicle (during hot months). It cranks, starts, then shuts right off. Usually starts after numerous tries. I’ve taken to Lexus dealer ,…

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## [2014 Toyota Highlander - Noisy defroster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-noisy-defroster/145301)

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**Author:** [@MargaretGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargaretGoodman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-noisy-defroster/145301 "2019-07-26T23:51:39Z")

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Car makes a loud noise when A/C and Heat is on. It’s like a loud whistling noise and it continues off and on while driving. Very annoying, both Heat and A/C works fine.

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## [Same coil pack going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-coil-pack-going-bad/145318)

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**Author:** [@Mblake9423\_155295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mblake9423_155295)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-coil-pack-going-bad/145318 "2019-07-26T22:50:17Z")

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I have a 2008 Ford Edge, 3.5 engine and my #2 coil pack keeps going bad about every 4-5 months. I have changed the spark plugs each time I have changed the coil pack. I also checked to make sure the plug gap was within s…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-turbo-troubles/145312)

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**Author:** [@Damon51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damon51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-turbo-troubles/145312 "2019-07-26T21:08:50Z")

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hose and gaskets to turbo loose and leak very little but leak dealer says both hoses need to be replaced $850.00 is it going to hurt to drive it

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## [1999 Toyota Camry - Broken wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-broken-wires/145294)

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**Author:** [@Don12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-broken-wires/145294 "2019-07-26T20:52:45Z")

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The brake lights and backup lights on my 1999 Camry aren’t working. Researching this issue I found that a common issue is the wires breaking inside the corrugated tube that are by the trunk hinge. I opened up the tube …

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## [2006 Ford Focus - Fan on a lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-fan-on-a-lot/145260)

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**Author:** [@herkt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herkt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-fan-on-a-lot/145260 "2019-07-26T19:11:33Z")

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2006 mondeo fan comes after just a short run. have changed thermostat, water pump, radiator and fan modual, still comes on and the temp gauge is still normal and running at 106 c whot to do next,

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## [Help with 95 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-95-accord/145296)

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**Author:** [@ShadoeFax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShadoeFax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-95-accord/145296 "2019-07-26T18:41:10Z")

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I have two toggle switches next to interior fuse panel door and have no clue what they do, and can’t find anything on internet about them. Can anyone help me? I have pics if needed.

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## [Wet seat belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-seat-belt/145208)

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**Author:** [@perkins3000\_155226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perkins3000_155226)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-seat-belt/145208 "2019-07-26T17:06:09Z")

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My 2004 Tacoma was sitting in the driveway during heavy rains. The next day when I got in, the driver’s side seat belt was wet. I noticed once last winter it was frozen stiff. Has this happened to anyone else? The truck …

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## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - Battery corrosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-battery-corrosion/145287)

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**Author:** [@Johnnie12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnnie12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-battery-corrosion/145287 "2019-07-26T16:28:10Z")

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What causes battery corriosion on both terminals

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## [2018 Ford Fiesta - Temp gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fiesta-temp-gauge/145289)

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**Author:** [@Zimmer36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zimmer36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fiesta-temp-gauge/145289 "2019-07-26T15:00:24Z")

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Is their a temperature gauge in the fiesta 2018

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## [2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-alternator/145168)

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**Author:** [@DawnMarieClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnMarieClark)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-alternator/145168 "2019-07-26T14:32:37Z")

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How do I determine if the alternator is bad on my 2003 Jetta?

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## ['09 Hyundai Accent Shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-hyundai-accent-shaking/145284)

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**Author:** [@xacsorl\_155273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xacsorl_155273)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-hyundai-accent-shaking/145284 "2019-07-26T14:09:09Z")

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A couple months ago, my wife’s car started shaking while idle. The first place we brought it to told us it was a misfire in one of the cylinders so they replaced the corresponding spark plug and mentioned that we should …

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## [2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mini-cooper-hardtop-brakes/145245)

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**Author:** [@LisaBuonaiuto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaBuonaiuto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mini-cooper-hardtop-brakes/145245 "2019-07-26T13:48:02Z")

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My mini has a little over 25,000 miles and my brake light came on. the mini service people told me I need new pads front/back + rotors. the whole thing will cost me about $1700. Just checking if this seems right to you g…

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## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - AC Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-ac-problems/145227)

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**Author:** [@Erica38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erica38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-ac-problems/145227 "2019-07-26T13:20:29Z")

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A few months ago our A/C stopped blowing cold air. It was blowing but would never get cold. The van is only two years old but we drive a lot and it is out of warranty. Trying to avoid the dealership service department I …

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