# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2010 Jeep Compass - ticking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-compass-ticking-sound/143790)

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**Author:** [@LisaDeJarnette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaDeJarnette)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-compass-ticking-sound/143790 "2019-07-06T20:18:36Z")

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My 2010 Jeep Compass has started a sort of ticking sound that is loud like if you muffler was lose and rattling .But this noise is coming from the engine. I’m new to Crestview Florida and I’m having trouble finding an in…

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## [2007 Hyundai Veracruz - rattling noise on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-veracruz-rattling-noise-on-bumps/143775)

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**Author:** [@BobbyMathis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobbyMathis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-veracruz-rattling-noise-on-bumps/143775 "2019-07-06T20:04:45Z")

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bumping rattiling noise from front when hitting bumbps

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## [2019 Toyota Corolla - loud roaring sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-corolla-loud-roaring-sound/143765)

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**Author:** [@Schiemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schiemann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-corolla-loud-roaring-sound/143765 "2019-07-06T20:03:24Z")

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There is a loud roar on the driver’s side, occurring even at low speeds. I first suspected wind noise from an ill-fitting door, but that doesn’t appear to be the source…although the wind does seem to make a difference.

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## [Why won't Hyundai fix the clear coat on my '06 Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-hyundai-fix-the-clear-coat-on-my-06-elantra/143758)

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**Author:** [@Terry53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry53)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-hyundai-fix-the-clear-coat-on-my-06-elantra/143758 "2019-07-06T20:02:47Z")

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Clear coat coming off. Why won’t Hyundai fix this problem?

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## [1998 Ford ZX2 - temp gauge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-zx2-temp-gauge-question/143777)

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**Author:** [@RJ31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJ31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-zx2-temp-gauge-question/143777 "2019-07-06T20:01:10Z")

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98 Ford Escort Zx2, 135K Symptom: All was well for years, suddenly at highway speed 1 day ago, temp gauge needle rose from middle to just before Red on stock temp gauge @ 55mph, outside temp 91 degrees (gauge needle no…

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## [Several problems with 2000 Chrysler 300M](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-with-2000-chrysler-300m/143796)

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**Author:** [@steph27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steph27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-with-2000-chrysler-300m/143796 "2019-07-06T19:53:33Z")

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defrost heater turns on by itself and if you turn the air cond. on it shuts off and then the heater comes on. in addition key bob lock doesn’t work, brake lights are on and electric locks on doors don’t work. button to o…

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## [Blower just stopped blowing any air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-just-stopped-blowing-any-air/143763)

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**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-just-stopped-blowing-any-air/143763 "2019-07-06T19:35:22Z")

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2005 Buick Lacrosse yesterday the fan was blowing both cool then you would turn to heat the heat would work the defrosters worked, today the fan is not working at all. Fuse or relay but without the owner’s manual I don’t…

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## [2019 GMC Terrain - AC only goes to half power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-terrain-ac-only-goes-to-half-power/143782)

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**Author:** [@Nancydroegemueller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancydroegemueller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-terrain-ac-only-goes-to-half-power/143782 "2019-07-06T18:43:30Z")

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When I turn fan on for ac will only go up half way

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## [Defrost isn’t working - 2019 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-isn-t-working-2019-honda-cr-v/143761)

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**Author:** [@F.Bell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/F.Bell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-isn-t-working-2019-honda-cr-v/143761 "2019-07-06T16:28:24Z")

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Defrost is not working even in the warm humidity dempature. What can I do about it? F.B.

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## [Timing chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/139524)

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**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/139524 "2019-07-06T16:02:21Z")

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2005 Chevy Classic. 2.2 Dohc 140,000 miles +/-. My daughter in law said this car was making a ticking sound. after a couple weeks it got louder. Then the engine died and would not fire. Towed it to my house. I got very …

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## [2007 BMW Z4 M - gear shift question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-m-gear-shift-question/143755)

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**Author:** [@AllenBayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenBayer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-m-gear-shift-question/143755 "2019-07-06T15:55:52Z")

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Is the gear shift knob connected to the boot?

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## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - P0734/0738 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-p0734-0738-codes/143752)

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**Author:** [@JOHNfoust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNfoust)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-p0734-0738-codes/143752 "2019-07-06T15:51:20Z")

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have 2007 hyundai sante fe 3.3l v6 and my check engine light is on and the codes are p0734 and p0738 says it is the gear shift not shifting into gears

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## [2003 Toyota Camry broke down - DIY towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-broke-down-diy-towing/143741)

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**Author:** [@CherylButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylButler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-broke-down-diy-towing/143741 "2019-07-06T15:10:20Z")

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Car broke down I need to get it pull where in the front do I hook the chain around to pull the car to my house

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## [2013 Nissan Sentra - is heat shield necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-is-heat-shield-necessary/143724)

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**Author:** [@JohnPenney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPenney)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-is-heat-shield-necessary/143724 "2019-07-06T14:46:40Z")

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Heat shield fell off of a 2013 nissan sentra is it all right to drive without

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## [1962 Chevrolet Corvette - Thermostat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1962-chevrolet-corvette-thermostat-issue/143703)

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**Author:** [@Adiyeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adiyeh)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1962-chevrolet-corvette-thermostat-issue/143703 "2019-07-06T14:10:32Z")

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I have a 1962 corvette with 350 motor I changed the thermostat and install an electric fan flushed the system several times it runs fine on the highway but in traffic it overheats I even I talked a flex fan and nothing c…

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## [Oil filter interchangeablility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-interchangeablility/43009)

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**Author:** [@charlesleoni1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesleoni1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-interchangeablility/43009 "2019-07-06T13:56:56Z")

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Why are there so many different kinds of oil filters when many or most have the same attachment thread and the same diameter gasket?

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## [Rattle in right front area of car when driving at highway speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-right-front-area-of-car-when-driving-at-highway-speed/91310)

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**Author:** [@musicmanmu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musicmanmu)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-right-front-area-of-car-when-driving-at-highway-speed/91310 "2019-07-06T13:37:22Z")

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I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT with about 255,000 miles. Over the last several months I've noticed a rattling noise coming from the right front quadrant of the car when driving at highway speeds (60 MPH and up). I also no…

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## [Protective Gaiter's on Balljoints? Confusing car magazine terminology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protective-gaiters-on-balljoints-confusing-car-magazine-terminology/143731)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protective-gaiters-on-balljoints-confusing-car-magazine-terminology/143731 "2019-07-06T13:24:39Z")

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From Classics Monthly, June, 2019 "on the front suspension where the wishbone assembly meets the vertical link there is a protective gaiter to protect the joint. " Note the caption refers to a “top ball joint”. Th…

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## [2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt-2009/143670)

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**Author:** [@kslegalvideo\_154204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kslegalvideo_154204)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt-2009/143670 "2019-07-06T13:21:31Z")

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Hey all, Hope you can help!!! Our car is making weird noises and I just moved to a new area and got definite wrong answers from local shops and they charged me $50-$100 each to tell me different things, all overly price…

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## [2005 Toyota 4Runner - O2 issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-o2-issue/143600)

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**Author:** [@GarySBurchard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GarySBurchard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-o2-issue/143600 "2019-07-06T12:55:35Z")

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No electricity to passenger side #2 down stream O2sencer check engine light keeps coming back on when reset.This may be intermittent problem has passed smog before then light comes on again.

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## [Rear Passenger Rotor Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-passenger-rotor-issues/143686)

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**Author:** [@Villamd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Villamd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-passenger-rotor-issues/143686 "2019-07-06T11:20:39Z")

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I’m good about my car’s maintenance but having an issue with my rear passenger rotor that keeps going bad on my 2011 Honda CRV. Could it be the caliper?

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## [Oil on Dipstick is very watery and smells of gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629)

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**Author:** [@Carlito\_Cupeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlito_Cupeles)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629 "2019-07-06T06:15:46Z")

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Hey car family I recently picked up an all original 1999 Acura Integra. I noticed the oil to be very watery and have a smell of fuel. I quickly changed the oil, spark plugs, fuel filter, injectors and oil filter. Whe…

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## [2008 Chevrolet 3500 tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-tire-rotation/143715)

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**Author:** [@Trae45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trae45)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-tire-rotation/143715 "2019-07-06T04:25:52Z")

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Front drivers side tire is cupped so had it rotated to outside back dual and now the truck shakes when driving. Any idea to where would be best place to rotate it like inside dual maybe? And would it help to lower the ps…

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## [1998 Honda Accord Sdn - Cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-sdn-cam-sensor/143689)

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**Author:** [@williammchin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammchin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-sdn-cam-sensor/143689 "2019-07-06T03:35:35Z")

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i have a 1998 honda accord the check engine light came on went to mechanic and checked it and he saids it is the cam sensor.he reset the check engine light and told me if it comes back on to call him.question is this sa…

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## [2019 Honda CR-V - After sales push](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-after-sales-push/143542)

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**Author:** [@Shirley32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shirley32)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-after-sales-push/143542 "2019-07-06T03:25:08Z")

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My husband and I just bught a new Honda CRV EX. After negotiating what seemed a somewhat reasonable price with a likeable salesman, we were hit with hard sells from two other people. First, a woman tried to convince us i…

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## [2001 Buick Century Custom wont start after cleaning air filiter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-custom-wont-start-after-cleaning-air-filiter/143613)

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**Author:** [@Shawn\_McShane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn_McShane)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-custom-wont-start-after-cleaning-air-filiter/143613 "2019-07-06T01:27:23Z")

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Hi, and thanks for taking the time to read this. My grandmother just gave me her 2001 Buick Century. The car was starting just fine, but then when I took the air filter out and cleaned it, then put it back, the car wont …

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## [2005 Chevy Malibu Sealed System On Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-sealed-system-on-transmission/143716)

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**Author:** [@Bradley\_Street](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_Street)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-sealed-system-on-transmission/143716 "2019-07-06T00:02:08Z")

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I want to add some type of transmission additive to the transmission. I have two questions, First, this is a sealed system, however you can still twist off this cap under the hood and it looks like pour something into t…

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## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Oil reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-oil-reset/143693)

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**Author:** [@RichardGrotto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardGrotto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-oil-reset/143693 "2019-07-05T23:25:48Z")

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I change my oil, on our 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. Now it keeps reminding me to “Change Oil”. How do I get rid of that message?

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## [2015 Ford Focus - Radio problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-radio-problem/143696)

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**Author:** [@white27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/white27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-radio-problem/143696 "2019-07-05T22:13:35Z")

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how do you fix radio problem

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## [2014 BMW 525 - How do I free my scarf?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-525-how-do-i-free-my-scarf/143678)

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**Author:** [@Harolyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harolyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-525-how-do-i-free-my-scarf/143678 "2019-07-05T22:08:40Z")

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The fringe on the end of a thin cloth scarf is stuck in a front seat belt buckle. The rest of the scarf ( which I’d like to keep!) is still attached to the fringe. :slight\_smile:

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