# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Rubbing Alcohol/Solvent Smell in Cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-alcohol-solvent-smell-in-cabin/65327)

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**Author:** [@Buckingham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buckingham)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-alcohol-solvent-smell-in-cabin/65327 "2019-07-09T00:48:35Z")

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Long time, first time. 2006 Toyota Matrix 66k miles. I've recently developed a powerful rubbing alcohol or solvent smell in my car after it has been parked for some time, It has happened parking inside, outside, while th…

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## [2003 Ford F-150 volume control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-volume-control/143944)

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**Author:** [@Dorine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-volume-control/143944 "2019-07-08T22:36:59Z")

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turns up when you try to turn it down which is annoying

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## [2001 Isuzu Rodeo - theories wanted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-theories-wanted/143880)

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**Author:** [@KeeWillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeeWillis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-theories-wanted/143880 "2019-07-08T22:21:53Z")

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I recently purchased my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo V6 automatic with about 132,000 miles on it. The alternator promptly went out, and I have done some suspension and other work to it myself, but I have been holding off spending an…

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## [Shuddering 2017 RAM 2500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-2017-ram-2500/143934)

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**Author:** [@REYNOLDS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REYNOLDS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-2017-ram-2500/143934 "2019-07-08T21:18:33Z")

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There is a shudder that constantly occurs while driving. It is very noticeable. Occurs at all speeds multiple times per minute.

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## [Stalling 2016 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2016-nissan-murano/143930)

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**Author:** [@SylviaFrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SylviaFrank)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2016-nissan-murano/143930 "2019-07-08T20:48:48Z")

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My 2006 Nissan Murano will jerk and comes to a hault in the middle of the road, but will crank up immediatey. Camshaft has been replaced three times.

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## [2007 GMC Envoy - engine light comes on when fuel is low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-envoy-engine-light-comes-on-when-fuel-is-low/143896)

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**Author:** [@Rehan33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rehan33)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-envoy-engine-light-comes-on-when-fuel-is-low/143896 "2019-07-08T20:45:40Z")

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I have GMC Envoy 2007 Model when fuel in the tank remaining like last quarter, Engine Light came on in the Dash board and remains open till Fuel Tank full gain

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## [Leaky 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-2017-volkswagen-golf-alltrack/143814)

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**Author:** [@greg59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-2017-volkswagen-golf-alltrack/143814 "2019-07-08T20:18:41Z")

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this will be the second time for a leak in my sunroof on my 2017 golf all track wagon. Liner needs replaced for a second time. i heard there was a recall for this problem but i can’t find it. also a leak under my dash o…

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## [2007 Honda Element - leaking Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-leaking-freon/143925)

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**Author:** [@PaulGlowacki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGlowacki)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-leaking-freon/143925 "2019-07-08T19:23:57Z")

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Leaking freon, warm air after recharging freon

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## [What year is my tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-is-my-tire/143926)

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**Author:** [@David\_Evich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Evich)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-is-my-tire/143926 "2019-07-08T19:23:23Z")

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I have a tire with a DOT number on it that is DOT R2NN with nothing after this. What age is the tire?

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## [2018 Infiniti Q50 - Blind spot indicator design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-infiniti-q50-blind-spot-indicator-design/143921)

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**Author:** [@RobertMuksian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMuksian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-infiniti-q50-blind-spot-indicator-design/143921 "2019-07-08T19:19:45Z")

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My blind spot indicator, which is an LED on the door frame, rather than in the side view mirror, does not illuminate on a bright, sunny day but illuminates nicely after dark. Works fine when lane change lever is depresse…

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## [2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class won't start right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start-right-away/143873)

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**Author:** [@SalveCatolos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SalveCatolos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start-right-away/143873 "2019-07-08T19:00:23Z")

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car won’t start right away, I have to wait a few minutes before the engine will start.

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## [2018 Jeep Compass - which route gives better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-which-route-gives-better-mileage/143845)

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**Author:** [@Bill57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill57)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-which-route-gives-better-mileage/143845 "2019-07-08T18:54:08Z")

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I volunteer at our county’s wildlife conservation center three times a week. I can take the expressway (at 65 to 70 mph) or I can take surface streets with the attendant starts and stops. Either way is virtually equal …

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## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - oil in the water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-oil-in-the-water/143919)

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**Author:** [@TeresaDHulsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeresaDHulsey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-oil-in-the-water/143919 "2019-07-08T18:15:32Z")

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Oil is in my water resevior,what does it mean.it hasn’t ran hot

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## [CA CARB complaint catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-carb-complaint-catalytic-converter-replacement/133152)

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**Author:** [@Jerome\_Plotnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerome_Plotnick)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-carb-complaint-catalytic-converter-replacement/133152 "2019-07-08T17:31:17Z")

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Does anyone know where I can obtain a CA CARB compliant CAT Converter for under $300.00 front exhaust to converter? Does anyone know if the 1987 Toyota Camry 2.0 4 cyl. FI XLE had 2 converters a front CAT from the exhau…

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## [2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class \_ Paddling too much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-clk-class-paddling-too-much/143888)

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**Author:** [@CaliforniaConfused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaliforniaConfused)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-clk-class-paddling-too-much/143888 "2019-07-08T17:26:51Z")

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This is not really a problem. But my wife thinks it’s a problem (uh, oh! I know you’re saying to yourself)… I have a 2007 Mercedes CK550 Cabriolet with a modified engine (modified by Mercedes at the factory just fyi) -…

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## [2016 Kia Soul blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-blower-motor/143911)

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**Author:** [@johnson40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnson40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-blower-motor/143911 "2019-07-08T16:56:00Z")

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blower mtor only works on high

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## [2016 Dodge Stratus stops after driving a few miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-stratus-stops-after-driving-a-few-miles/143804)

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**Author:** [@ChuckDrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckDrake)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-stratus-stops-after-driving-a-few-miles/143804 "2019-07-08T14:21:25Z")

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Dodge Stratus 1996 After driving for a few miles and stop. Car will not start until t cools down

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## [2006 Cadillac CTS - Stopped and won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-stopped-and-wont-go/143906)

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**Author:** [@Laura51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-stopped-and-wont-go/143906 "2019-07-08T13:50:01Z")

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car stopped on me while driving on 85. Was able to get to a location and park it. Now it acts like it’s going to start but will not.

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## [2007 Honda Accord - clock flashes after battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-clock-flashes-after-battery-change/143842)

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**Author:** [@Wallace22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wallace22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-clock-flashes-after-battery-change/143842 "2019-07-07T16:08:24Z")

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After replacing the battery with a new one, the clock just flashes on/off; does not respond to SOUND button used to rest.

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## [Brake line damaged threads on connector that screws into rear brake hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-line-damaged-threads-on-connector-that-screws-into-rear-brake-hose/143902)

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**Author:** [@robert.vogel\_154344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert.vogel_154344)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-line-damaged-threads-on-connector-that-screws-into-rear-brake-hose/143902 "2019-07-08T12:27:02Z")

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2012 Ford Explorer Base, when replacing the driver side rear brake hose the threads on the hydraulic brake line were damaged. The brake hose is cheap and easy to find, but I cannot find a replacement hard brake line and…

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## [Looking for Camry split CV boots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274)

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**Author:** [@meehanjames11\_147645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meehanjames11_147645)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274 "2019-07-08T10:34:29Z")

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Does anyone know where i can buy a split CV boot cover for my 1995 Toyota camry XLE V6 1MZFE engine. I need the outer(wheel side) CV boot, but it’s ok if it comes with the inner CV boot as well. I have seen several split…

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## [2006 Jeep Commander - is it okay to run on 7 cyl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-is-it-okay-to-run-on-7-cyl/143750)

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**Author:** [@DavidYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidYoung)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-is-it-okay-to-run-on-7-cyl/143750 "2019-07-08T01:46:04Z")

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My Jeep has no compression on #8 cylinder. It runs very well until 65mph and then it struggles, but still manages to recover, except for steep hills when it chugs. Mechanic said he put a camera into cylinder and detect…

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## [2014 GMC Terrain - Engine cut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-engine-cut-off/143622)

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**Author:** [@DASHAWN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DASHAWN)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-engine-cut-off/143622 "2019-07-08T01:40:29Z")

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the engine cut off when I was driving home after work on the city street in heavy traffic

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## [Crazy Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-camry/84821)

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**Author:** [@TheProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheProf)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-camry/84821 "2019-07-08T01:19:04Z")

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Hell-o Car Talk Community - I have a 2002 Camry SE V6. For the last 7 months it has been acting oddly. An annoyance, but not disabling. I just recently had an air-gas sensor replaced because of "engine check" light. I …

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## [Honda Element Shuts of WHILE driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-shuts-of-while-driving/32317)

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**Author:** [@Allmotorchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allmotorchick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-shuts-of-while-driving/32317 "2019-07-08T01:10:58Z")

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I have a 2005 Honda Element 2wd, manual. When ever the engine is cold and I drive my car will just stall out while I am coasting, stopping, turning, etc. The radio will come back on right after the stall and I have …

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## [2008 Infiniti M45 clattering noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-m45-clattering-noise/143753)

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**Author:** [@Hawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-m45-clattering-noise/143753 "2019-07-08T01:05:53Z")

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My 2008 Infiniti M45X with 125,000 miles, 2,000 on an oil change clattered when I started it yesterday. I was gone for 2 weeks and when I started it sounded like lifters without oil but smoothed out after a second or tw…

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## [What happens if I put diesel in my 2019 Honda Pilot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-put-diesel-in-my-2019-honda-pilot/143877)

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**Author:** [@Cheryl37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl37)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-put-diesel-in-my-2019-honda-pilot/143877 "2019-07-08T01:01:17Z")

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What happens if you put diesel fuel in your car by mistake

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## [Cant seem to find a repair manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-seem-to-find-a-repair-manual/143784)

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**Author:** [@crakumskull\_153659](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crakumskull_153659)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-seem-to-find-a-repair-manual/143784 "2019-07-07T23:11:13Z")

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Havin a helluva time finding a repair manual for this 2003 mistubishi outlander the wife drives. Anyone have any idea where i could find one? All the parts stores have every one EXCEPT this outlander.

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## [Trouble unlocking my 2008 Saab 9-3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-unlocking-my-2008-saab-9-3/143788)

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**Author:** [@Chris58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-unlocking-my-2008-saab-9-3/143788 "2019-07-07T21:34:12Z")

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Hi, I am having trouble getting my car unlocked sometimes. It has happened twice now. I lock the doors using the key remote, but when I return, the key won’t unlock it (indeed, none of the key functions work). The first…

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## [Are there recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-recalls-for-the-2013-chrysler-300/143867)

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**Author:** [@janetbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janetbrown)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-recalls-for-the-2013-chrysler-300/143867 "2019-07-07T21:29:19Z")

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have a 2013 Chrysler 300 it want reverse or cut off is there a recall

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