# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2012 Subaru Forester - driver side window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-driver-side-window/142449)

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**Author:** [@PATRICIAPERRYMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICIAPERRYMAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-driver-side-window/142449 "2019-06-17T20:43:44Z")

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Driver side window not working but it can open/close the others

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## [06 Ford escape misfiring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ford-escape-misfiring/142069)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Montaperto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Montaperto)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ford-escape-misfiring/142069 "2019-06-17T20:35:34Z")

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Was driving my wife’s 06 Ford escape limited, 3.0 v6, 156,000, when I came to a stop sign at the top of a hill. Started pulling away and engine starting running very rough, sounds like all the cylinders aren’t firing. St…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - any connection between these issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-any-connection-between-these-issues/142432)

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**Author:** [@Anne13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-any-connection-between-these-issues/142432 "2019-06-17T19:43:16Z")

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Recently, we’ve noticed the car’s clock time is incorrect. I fix it and the next time we get in the car the time is incorrect again. Also, the climate fan is making noise. Any connection between the two?

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## [2006 Jeep Liberty skids while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-skids-while-braking/142440)

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**Author:** [@Doris52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris52)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-skids-while-braking/142440 "2019-06-17T18:58:54Z")

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when stepping on the brake the car doesn’t stop it starts to vibrate and skid and making noise like its dragging something under.

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## [2008 Peugeot 405 - ATF in coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-peugeot-405-atf-in-coolant/142382)

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**Author:** [@UsmanAhmedGarba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsmanAhmedGarba)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-peugeot-405-atf-in-coolant/142382 "2019-06-17T18:50:58Z")

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What mix ATF in radiator collant

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## [2006 Chrysler Pacifica - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-clunks/142390)

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**Author:** [@GerryMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerryMartin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-clunks/142390 "2019-06-17T18:49:08Z")

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I bought this car in August of 2018 and neither the seller nor the mechanic are not in the car when I first drive it and they have no suggestion to fix after my explanation to them. When I drive the car for the first t…

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## [2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid - tire pressure monitor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-hybrid-tire-pressure-monitor-issue/142426)

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**Author:** [@jerry13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry13)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-hybrid-tire-pressure-monitor-issue/142426 "2019-06-17T18:24:20Z")

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My battery went dead pulled the old one replaced and the tire pressure didn’t come back its blank every thing else came back up now I know I should have plugged in a battery to keep computer up on the left side of info…

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## [2016 Subaru Outback - Low engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-low-engine-oil/142385)

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**Author:** [@Shaffer40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaffer40)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-low-engine-oil/142385 "2019-06-17T18:11:42Z")

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My 2016 Subaru Outback (4 cylinder 175-hp 2.5-liter engine, 50K miles) is burning about 1 qt of oil every 5000 miles, and the low engine oil light comes on. The dealer says, that’s unusual. Anyone else having this prob…

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## [1994 Geo Tracker - new ball joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-new-ball-joints/142424)

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**Author:** [@RichardDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardDavis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-new-ball-joints/142424 "2019-06-17T17:59:13Z")

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These lower replacement balljoint’s for my 1994 Geo Tracker have no grease fittings on them. And it is clearly the sort that needs to be pumped up should i tap them out?

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## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - persistent CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-persistent-cel/142430)

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**Author:** [@MTV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MTV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-persistent-cel/142430 "2019-06-17T17:45:44Z")

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2010 Equinox 6 cylinder. 110,000 miles Last summer changed transmission, spark plugs, O2 sensors, tires, brakes… the works. Still have engine light on most days… not all??? Will sound like spitting when starting car …

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## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-electrical-issues/142348)

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**Author:** [@vernwaller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernwaller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-electrical-issues/142348 "2019-06-17T16:48:15Z")

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blower motor not working, 4 lights around dash controls not on

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## [2015 Honda Civic Sdn - AC fan slows down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-ac-fan-slows-down/142397)

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**Author:** [@Andrea52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea52)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-ac-fan-slows-down/142397 "2019-06-17T16:46:22Z")

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Ac/ heater fan will slow down, stop but then start working again. This problem occurs infrequently but most often on hot days. Problem has been ongoing for about a year and air has been changed.

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## [2007 Ford Explorer P0022 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-p0022-code/142421)

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**Author:** [@JohnMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMartinez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-p0022-code/142421 "2019-06-17T16:35:52Z")

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P0022code -Camshaft position timing over-retarded Bank 2 and P0316 misfire detected on start-up causing engine light to be on dash panel. How many sensors does a 4.6 litre engine have Where are they located?

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## [2017 Ford Escape - miss the old, simpler cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-miss-the-old-simpler-cars/128210)

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**Author:** [@Joe49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe49)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-miss-the-old-simpler-cars/128210 "2019-06-17T16:03:15Z")

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We own a 2017 Ford escape. can any one tell me what purpose other than acting like an anchor to hold ice behind the front wheels the rectangular hole in the front wheel well behind the tires serves. Back tires all you h…

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## [2010 Mercury Monterey - Fuel level question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-monterey-fuel-level-question/142416)

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**Author:** [@RichardRybinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardRybinski)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-monterey-fuel-level-question/142416 "2019-06-17T15:13:26Z")

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Fuel gauge shows small red circle is this showing that the car is getting low on fuel.

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## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - smoke under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-smoke-under-the-hood/142290)

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**Author:** [@darquetaz\_153313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darquetaz_153313)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-smoke-under-the-hood/142290 "2019-06-17T14:26:29Z")

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DrivIng on highway, and engine stops, but vehicle was still moving. All lights on dash came on like you turned the key to the “on” position, but did not start the engine. Pressing the gas did nothing. Pulled over to s…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - A quart per week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-a-quart-per-week/142412)

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**Author:** [@Tim47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim47)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-a-quart-per-week/142412 "2019-06-17T14:12:11Z")

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Going through a quart of oil a week!!

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## [2006 Nissan Frontier - Stuck valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-frontier-stuck-valve/142406)

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**Author:** [@TimMcGowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimMcGowen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-frontier-stuck-valve/142406 "2019-06-17T14:02:00Z")

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I have a valve stuck open. Do you think MMO will help free up the valve?

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## [2019 Buick LaCrosse - Frustrated by flash drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-lacrosse-frustrated-by-flash-drive/142324)

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**Author:** [@ElainaEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElainaEllis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-lacrosse-frustrated-by-flash-drive/142324 "2019-06-17T13:44:01Z")

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I agree with Janet who asked if she could put an aftermarket CD player in her 2019 Toyota Camry. My husband and I are in the same situation with his 2019 Buick LaCrosse. Is there some set of instructions that tells the a…

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## [Failing Alternator causing transmission shifting issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failing-alternator-causing-transmission-shifting-issues/44781)

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**Author:** [@samdude1400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samdude1400)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failing-alternator-causing-transmission-shifting-issues/44781 "2019-06-17T09:42:06Z")

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My vehicle (1999 Kia Sephia, 137000 miles) has had the brake and the battery indicator lights on, which from what I have read indicate an alternator problem. As my car was getting close to its last legs the shifts from …

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## [Speaker issues Vauxhall Astra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaker-issues-vauxhall-astra/142352)

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**Author:** [@Nicole\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaker-issues-vauxhall-astra/142352 "2019-06-17T06:53:07Z")

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I have a 2008 Vauxhall’s Astra. It has the 4 door speakers and a central one at the front of the dash. The central one is the only one I’m getting sound from. When I get right down to the door speakers there is noise but…

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## [A/C issues on my 99 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issues-on-my-99-ford-taurus/142403)

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**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issues-on-my-99-ford-taurus/142403 "2019-06-17T04:04:34Z")

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I’m attempting to get the A/C working on my car. The initial issue was that the compressor would only kick on for a few seconds and the pressure would drop to like 15 psi and then kick back off. So I figured that just me…

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## [See! The Aussies Know How To Build A Small Pickup!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-the-aussies-know-how-to-build-a-small-pickup/142344)

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**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-the-aussies-know-how-to-build-a-small-pickup/142344 "2019-06-17T02:53:08Z")

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Tester

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## [2015 Nissan Armada - pebble sound in rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-armada-pebble-sound-in-rear-wheel/142283)

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**Author:** [@Edith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-armada-pebble-sound-in-rear-wheel/142283 "2019-06-17T02:29:12Z")

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Rear right wheel sounds like a single pebble is going around as wheel turn slowly. This began after we turned right and went over a curb.

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## [2003 Buick LeSabre - Thumps when it shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-thumps-when-it-shifts/142402)

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**Author:** [@ForrestBennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ForrestBennett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-thumps-when-it-shifts/142402 "2019-06-16T23:02:29Z")

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have a 2003 Buick Le Sabre Custom and it has developed a problem. When I start out in drive, some times I get a “thump” when it shifts This does not happen all the time. I also get a big “thump” when I shift into revers…

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## [Dissatisfied with my 2010 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dissatisfied-with-my-2010-toyota-rav4/142297)

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**Author:** [@adams09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adams09)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dissatisfied-with-my-2010-toyota-rav4/142297 "2019-06-16T22:20:51Z")

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2010 Toyota RAV 4 110,000 transmission failure. Been driving for 20 yrs + and many different vehicles. This is the first time I have had a transmission failure. It is totally uncommon. Something is wrong with this pro…

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## [Park gear, electronically, not registering well, intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-gear-electronically-not-registering-well-intermittently/142284)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-gear-electronically-not-registering-well-intermittently/142284 "2019-06-16T21:27:55Z")

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1990 Acura Integra The Park gear, electronically, not registering well, intermittently - when I move it to Park, it could take some time before it shows up on the dash - if I turn off the engine quickly, it won’t let me…

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## [Volt gauge low, engine stall on load. But voltage at battery and cig lighter seems fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-gauge-low-engine-stall-on-load-but-voltage-at-battery-and-cig-lighter-seems-fine/142358)

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**Author:** [@blickbox\_153345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blickbox_153345)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-gauge-low-engine-stall-on-load-but-voltage-at-battery-and-cig-lighter-seems-fine/142358 "2019-06-16T20:46:15Z")

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I’m having two very frustrating problems with my 1985 Suzuki Samurai 1.0L w/carb. They may be connected: Problem 1) The voltage gauge in my dash is on the very low end, sometimes touching the red area. Sometimes while d…

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## [2005 Mercury Sable - Changed wires, now it seems like it runs on just 3 cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-changed-wires-now-it-seems-like-it-runs-on-just-3-cylinders/142395)

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**Author:** [@Richieshannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richieshannon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-changed-wires-now-it-seems-like-it-runs-on-just-3-cylinders/142395 "2019-06-16T20:42:40Z")

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I’ve changed all 6 spark plugs and wires . when pulling out from dead stop it acts like it’s running on 3 cylinders. Not sure if it’s something to do with fuel pump or filter or maybe a sensor or even coil pack

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## [2013 Toyota Corolla - intermittent ABS/tracking light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-intermittent-abs-tracking-light/132673)

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**Author:** [@LisaBarlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaBarlow)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-intermittent-abs-tracking-light/132673 "2019-06-16T18:17:29Z")

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2013 Toyota Corolla manual. ABS and tracking lights on intermittently: When starting car, either they stay on, or stay off until next time I start the car. Dealer says it is a short somewhere in the ABS actuator assembl…

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