# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [1997 Subaru Outback intermittently stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-outback-intermittently-stalls/140653)

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**Author:** [@sdsalisbury\_152212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdsalisbury_152212)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-outback-intermittently-stalls/140653 "2019-06-18T21:40:01Z")

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Intermittant stalling issues, have replaced fuel pump cam and crank sensors. HELP!

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## [2011 Hyundai Genesis won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-genesis-wont-start/142532)

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**Author:** [@Velia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Velia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-genesis-wont-start/142532 "2019-06-18T21:35:16Z")

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Car does not start. Intermittent issue. Mechanic could not find anything wrong with car. Malfunction symbol is now on.

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## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - Pulling on wire fixes it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-pulling-on-wire-fixes-it/142497)

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**Author:** [@ScottHiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottHiggins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-pulling-on-wire-fixes-it/142497 "2019-06-18T20:24:20Z")

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Car will “stall” with no warning. Sometimes the car will not start. Pull a wire up leading to the battery, all is good.

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## [1998 Chevrolet Lumina - is it the head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-lumina-is-it-the-head-gasket/142534)

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**Author:** [@Henry42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-lumina-is-it-the-head-gasket/142534 "2019-06-18T20:11:24Z")

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Overheating in stop and go traffic or when pulling small hills. Manifold intakes have been replaced. Water pump too. Radiator flushed. NOT losing water. Can this, nonetheless, be a head gasket problem?

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## [Windshield pockmarks on my Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-pockmarks-on-my-tucson/142526)

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**Author:** [@Denise07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denise07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-pockmarks-on-my-tucson/142526 "2019-06-18T17:07:01Z")

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I have had a 2018 Tucson since November. I have many tiny pock marks on the windshield and have not been behind anything that would throw something at it. I don’t think this should be happening and wonder if that might b…

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## [2006 Chevrolet Uplander - Won't start in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-uplander-wont-start-in-park/142520)

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**Author:** [@nestorsantiago27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nestorsantiago27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-uplander-wont-start-in-park/142520 "2019-06-18T16:48:02Z")

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my car won start on parking gear

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Window squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-window-squeaks/142516)

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**Author:** [@Ken19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-window-squeaks/142516 "2019-06-18T16:37:54Z")

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Drivers window squeaks loudly when wet.

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## [2010 Ford Escape Hybrid - EV part not functioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-hybrid-ev-part-not-functioning/142465)

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**Author:** [@Davis53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis53)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-hybrid-ev-part-not-functioning/142465 "2019-06-18T16:35:23Z")

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The electric drive is not working, motor run all the time.

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## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Suspicious maint. messages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-suspicious-maint-messages/142387)

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**Author:** [@CharleneBrule-Lemmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharleneBrule-Lemmen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-suspicious-maint-messages/142387 "2019-06-18T16:04:45Z")

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How come when I turn the car on I get oil and filter message, tire maintenance message, other maintenance messsage?

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## [Stuttering, stalling 1992 Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-stalling-1992-lincoln-town-car/142475)

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**Author:** [@MichaelTSchauger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelTSchauger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-stalling-1992-lincoln-town-car/142475 "2019-06-18T15:13:05Z")

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Runs like there is water in gas. Changed gas and still have same problem. Stutters, stalls, runs rough, using a lot of gas. Changes so far; EGR valve, O2 sensor, plugs, plug wires. Every change seems to be O.K. then afte…

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## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Warning lights and pricey fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-warning-lights-and-pricey-fix/142504)

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**Author:** [@MarionM.Rushing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarionM.Rushing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-warning-lights-and-pricey-fix/142504 "2019-06-18T14:46:18Z")

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stability track and other yellow lights come on Buick Lacrosse 2010, dealer charged me $1100.00 for brake control module and corried battery cable, car has 24000 miles, did not fix problem??

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## [2006 Honda Odyssey - shuddering transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-shuddering-transmission/142438)

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**Author:** [@Manuel25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuel25)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-shuddering-transmission/142438 "2019-06-18T14:08:10Z")

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Problem with Transmission shudders sometimes I hope someone know about this, is anyway where I can complain?

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## [2007 Honda CR-V - taillight, turn signal aren't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-taillight-turn-signal-arent-working/142479)

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**Author:** [@TomCale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomCale)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-taillight-turn-signal-arent-working/142479 "2019-06-18T13:53:11Z")

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Rear tail light and turn signal don’t work. Back up and brake light work. Bulbs test good

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## [2005 Nissan Altima. Intermittently crank but not catch, helps when I give it gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-intermittently-crank-but-not-catch-helps-when-i-give-it-gas/127347)

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**Author:** [@Jimmyfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmyfinder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-intermittently-crank-but-not-catch-helps-when-i-give-it-gas/127347 "2019-06-18T13:40:08Z")

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Starting about a month ago I noticed rough idling, engine knocking when I started it, and some acceleration issues. I let it go until I turned my key and it cranked, but didn’t catch. Seemed to help when I would give it …

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## [2010 Ford Fusion - Uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-uneven-tire-wear/142477)

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**Author:** [@DianeMaas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeMaas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-uneven-tire-wear/142477 "2019-06-18T13:19:47Z")

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The tiers wearing from the inside

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## [2003 Chevy Impala: Rythmic Screeching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461)

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**Author:** [@Gabe\_Dahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe_Dahl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461 "2019-06-18T13:16:25Z")

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Hi all, I have a 2003 Impala which recently developed an intermittent squeal/screech. The screeching is rhythmic and speeds up with the car’s acceleration. What makes this interesting is that the screeching goes away w…

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## [2013 Scion FR-S burned out clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-scion-fr-s-burned-out-clutch/120022)

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**Author:** [@HolliHolmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HolliHolmes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-scion-fr-s-burned-out-clutch/120022 "2019-06-18T12:44:07Z")

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my husband’s 2013 FRS has a burned out clutch. Toyota Service in Louisville KY mentions slave cylinder, master cylinder…low figure over $1500. High figure $2385. Help.

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## [2006 Volkswagen Jetta - Carbon guilt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-carbon-guilt/142356)

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**Author:** [@Roy39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roy39)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-carbon-guilt/142356 "2019-06-18T10:14:02Z")

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2006 Jetta TDI. I know it’s one of the ‘dirtier’ ones, but I get 40 mpg. Having pangs about how much carbon I am spewing into the atmosphere. Do the high mpgs make up for the dirt? If I got cleaner car with fewer mpg, w…

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## [Shifting problems for starters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-problems-for-starters/142486)

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**Author:** [@srmnov377\_153441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srmnov377_153441)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-problems-for-starters/142486 "2019-06-18T09:29:44Z")

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Can not figure out for nothing my 93 4x4 ranger won’t shift out of 3rd gear until 80 mph and only when I take my foot off the gas but as soon as I push on the throttle to maintain speed it goes right back into 3rd any on…

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## [Van shudders with new brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-shudders-with-new-brakes/142434)

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**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-shudders-with-new-brakes/142434 "2019-06-18T08:52:04Z")

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Have a Chrysler Town & country. It shuddered one you tried to stop as if the rotor was warped. I put new rotors on and brake pads. It works great for about 2 weeks but now the shudder is come back

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## [Toyota brakes apply while highway driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-brakes-apply-while-highway-driving/140375)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Gindele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Gindele)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-brakes-apply-while-highway-driving/140375 "2019-06-18T03:42:18Z")

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I got a 2007 Toyota Highlander last summer with 135,000. Drives really well but can’t figure out this weird thing it does! I’ll be driving anywhere from 45 mph and up and it seems that the brakes engage. I’ve been experi…

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## [2015 Chrysler 200 - Gas level not visible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-gas-level-not-visible/142341)

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**Author:** [@CynthiaErvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaErvin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-gas-level-not-visible/142341 "2019-06-18T02:54:24Z")

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My gas level indicator is not visible. Even when restarting the car it does not show gas level. Hope this is simple.

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## [Lots of little problems with my Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-little-problems-with-my-altima/142428)

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**Author:** [@Ashley09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-little-problems-with-my-altima/142428 "2019-06-18T00:41:11Z")

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I’m having the same issue with my 2013 Altima. Great car, but I’m noticing a lot of little things for a vehicle with only 66k miles on it. I should not have any issues with the gear shifter. Took my car to a mechanic who…

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## [2000 Mercury Grand Marquis - Oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-oil-question/142400)

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**Author:** [@PhilipWBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipWBarnes)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-oil-question/142400 "2019-06-18T00:11:17Z")

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I have a 2000 Grand Marquis what kind of oil should I be using 5w 20 or 5w 30 thank you

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## [Doesn't everyone add distilled water to batteries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-everyone-add-distilled-water-to-batteries/142453)

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**Author:** [@MIKEGONZALES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MIKEGONZALES)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-everyone-add-distilled-water-to-batteries/142453 "2019-06-17T23:34:53Z")

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I have 2016 Toyota Highlander. The dealer has serviced it since we bought it new. When checking the battery the other day I noticed that a couple of cells were very low on water. When I brought this up to the service dep…

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## [Dealer failed to secure oil drain plug and the engine is damaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-failed-to-secure-oil-drain-plug-and-the-engine-is-damaged/141422)

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**Author:** [@Marvel06me\_152745](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marvel06me_152745)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-failed-to-secure-oil-drain-plug-and-the-engine-is-damaged/141422 "2019-06-17T22:22:00Z")

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Yesterday I had my 2011 Toyota Prius oil changed at the Toyota dealer service as I always do. Driving on highway in 80 degree weather, I heard a weird cracking noise then the low engine oil pressure alarmed on my dashboa…

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## [2013 Toyota Tacoma - Can I add intermittent wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-can-i-add-intermittent-wipers/142369)

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**Author:** [@Chris17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris17)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-can-i-add-intermittent-wipers/142369 "2019-06-17T21:47:33Z")

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My Tacoma only has an on-off wiper switch - no intermediate or variable setting (I was surprised when I bought it - I thought variable wipers were standard). I asked a servie writer at the dealership if there was a way t…

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## [P0010, p0013, p0443 Error Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0010-p0013-p0443-error-code/133280)

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**Author:** [@etayl260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etayl260)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0010-p0013-p0443-error-code/133280 "2019-06-17T21:04:35Z")

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For whatever reason, it wouldn’t let me select my make and model when creating this topic. I have a 2014 ford fiesta titanium. These error codes popped up after a TCM recall replacement from the Ford Dealer. They told me…

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## [2006 Infiniti M35 - Gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-m35-gauges/142334)

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**Author:** [@gandara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-m35-gauges/142334 "2019-06-17T20:57:31Z")

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the problem that iam having is the cluster light don’t work neither my gages radio don’t work.

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## [2012 Volkswagen Passat - AC not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-ac-not-working/142447)

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**Author:** [@ThomasSchrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasSchrock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-ac-not-working/142447 "2019-06-17T20:44:51Z")

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My AC worked last week. Got in the car this morning to drive to work and nothing. The light is on for the AC but no air is coming out of the vents. When I try the max AC setting, it turns right back off. Getting a bit…

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