# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Honda Accord Sdn - Hard to start (Keyless issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-accord-sdn-hard-to-start-keyless-issue/142326)

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**Author:** [@Kevin47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-accord-sdn-hard-to-start-keyless-issue/142326 "2019-06-15T17:19:30Z")

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keyless system will not start the car. You continue attempting to start it and it finally kicks in. Sometimes I have to place car in Neutral then push the start button. I don’t believe it’s the starter and it definite…

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## [Evap Solenoid Vent Wiring Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-solenoid-vent-wiring-help/141828)

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**Author:** [@Will\_Fahmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will_Fahmy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-solenoid-vent-wiring-help/141828 "2019-06-15T15:58:57Z")

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So I was replacing my Evap Solenoid Vent with a new one and when I went to plug in my new one, I found my plug wasn’t even connected to any wires. But that’s not even the problem. The mechanic who redid the connector for…

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## [2001 Lexus RX 300 - Engine powers down after 60 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-engine-powers-down-after-60-mph/142314)

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**Author:** [@Alex21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex21)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-engine-powers-down-after-60-mph/142314 "2019-06-15T15:36:53Z")

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Lexus 2001 RX300, deceleration over 60mph to 45 mph, with engine running rough, turning car off for ten minutes resets car to 60mph again

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## [2018 Nissan Murano shudders at 1000 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-shudders-at-1000-rpm/142004)

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**Author:** [@TOM13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TOM13)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-shudders-at-1000-rpm/142004 "2019-06-15T15:21:46Z")

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2018 Murano - anytime you allow the RPM to drop or settle to 1000 you get a vibration or shudder like the CVT is struggling to maintain the speed. Car has 12k miles. Drove a 2019 and the same occurs ??

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## [2015 Audi A3 - Brakes then codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-brakes-then-codes/142303)

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**Author:** [@Chuck04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck04)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-brakes-then-codes/142303 "2019-06-15T15:07:47Z")

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changed out front pads and rotors, now it has 3 idiot lights on and will only move with 1/2 throttle.

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## [Last hope for ideas 96 astro dead please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-hope-for-ideas-96-astro-dead-please/142257)

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**Author:** [@Helen-Joseph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen-Joseph)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-hope-for-ideas-96-astro-dead-please/142257 "2019-06-15T13:13:48Z")

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I have a 96 astro. Last 2 years its just draining brand new batteries in 2 weeks then i have to jump it every single time to get in it. I have taken to 4 different places. Cables and connections are fine, Parasitic draw …

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## [No electricity in 2009 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-electricity-in-2009-toyota-camry/142276)

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**Author:** [@johnconto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnconto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-electricity-in-2009-toyota-camry/142276 "2019-06-15T12:46:14Z")

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Has no power to start windows dose not work no elect a all

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## [2017 GMC Canyon - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-ac-issue/142268)

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**Author:** [@jg36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jg36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-ac-issue/142268 "2019-06-15T10:54:59Z")

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Same issue as others have reported! Super frustrating! No fix in sight! Paying over $500 a month for a vehicle with an A/C that doesn’t fully work.

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## [2001 Toyota Avalon - AC smells like exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-ac-smells-like-exhaust/142281)

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**Author:** [@DanCaligiuri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanCaligiuri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-ac-smells-like-exhaust/142281 "2019-06-15T09:38:17Z")

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Friday, June 14, 2019 10:49pm et Hi Tom & Ray, Just a few days ago this began with my 2001 Toyota Avalon. When I turn my air conditioner on now I smell what seems to me to be exhaust fumes even though my air intake s…

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## [Forester P0457 not gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-p0457-not-gas-cap/142219)

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**Author:** [@nozaki\_153210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nozaki_153210)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-p0457-not-gas-cap/142219 "2019-06-15T07:22:22Z")

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Hi! Recently bought a 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium, Non-turbo Automatic with 120,000 miles. Past couple months have had P0457 code every 50 miles or so… Changed Gas Cap to new one (non OEM tho) and still get same …

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## [Honda Civic high reverse acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-high-reverse-acceleration/142228)

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**Author:** [@Rebecca\_Norman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca_Norman)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-high-reverse-acceleration/142228 "2019-06-15T03:40:27Z")

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09 Honda Civic sedan. Last week my car was kicking on the fan and rpms would jump then fall quickly like it was about to stall. Fan would shut off at this point, then repeat. Took it to mechanic and they said throttle b…

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## [95 Nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-pickup/142270)

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**Author:** [@Shannon\_Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon_Coleman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-pickup/142270 "2019-06-15T02:56:37Z")

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I have a 95 Nissan pickup 3.0 4x4 this thing runs ruff not much power idols ok but when u put in gear it gets worse. It shifts kind hard to reves to like 4000 before it will shift. Idols about 800 and like 500 in gear 3…

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## [1999 Ford E150 - needs new step ladder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-e150-needs-new-step-ladder/142279)

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**Author:** [@NELSONPEREZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NELSONPEREZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-e150-needs-new-step-ladder/142279 "2019-06-15T02:21:49Z")

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I need to replace a step latter for the back of my truck so i can get to the luggage rack on top of my truck.

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## [Problem starting after fueling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-after-fueling-up/142165)

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**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-after-fueling-up/142165 "2019-06-15T00:29:06Z")

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My son has a 2009 cobalt he drives long distances to work. It developed problems in that it is hard to start after refueling every time. Once it starts and the car is driven for a while, it will start regularly when cr…

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## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan occasionally stays in one gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-occasionally-stays-in-one-gear/142266)

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**Author:** [@BryanPurdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BryanPurdon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-occasionally-stays-in-one-gear/142266 "2019-06-14T23:51:25Z")

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now and again stays in one gear i think maybe 2nd if i stop shut the key off and restart it goes to normal operation. Is this a symtom of a serious problem.

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## [2011 Subaru Impreza warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-warning-lights/142260)

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**Author:** [@gary27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-warning-lights/142260 "2019-06-14T22:25:07Z")

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Cruise, Traction Control, and Engine Check lights stay on 86,293. jf1ge6b60bh507902 2011 impreza need help

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## [Brake pedal Problem (tahoe)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-problem-tahoe/141694)

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**Author:** [@Randy\_Goodwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy_Goodwin)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-problem-tahoe/141694 "2019-06-14T22:16:16Z")

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2000 Tahoe…front disc rear drum Replaced front calipers and pads, rear cylinders, shoes, Master cylinder, brake booster, brake lines rubber flex, Power bled and manual bled… still hardly any pedal… calipers are install…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-surges/142241)

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**Author:** [@BillBridges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBridges)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-surges/142241 "2019-06-14T21:33:34Z")

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Engine surges when transmission upshifts at lower gear ranges, i.e. 1st to 2nd, etc. Worse in colder weather.

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## [2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - First bulbs now wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-first-bulbs-now-wires/142227)

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**Author:** [@Adam13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-first-bulbs-now-wires/142227 "2019-06-14T20:58:36Z")

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I replaced passenger headlight when it went out. Replaced drivers headlight a couple months ago but both have went out at the same time since they have both been replaced. Jiggling wiring, they come back on but have sti…

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## [Car moves gears but won't drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-gears-but-wont-drive/99653)

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**Author:** [@diana199338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diana199338)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-gears-but-wont-drive/99653 "2019-06-14T20:50:05Z")

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Hi have a Cadillac CTS 2004 I was on my way to take my son to school I stopped at the stop sign & my car will not accelerate front or back.It turn on fine but won't move.i put the scanner & it gives me codes po420 & po43…

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## [2009 Buick Lucerne - How serious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-how-serious/142243)

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**Author:** [@DennisFLajoie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisFLajoie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-how-serious/142243 "2019-06-14T20:25:51Z")

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Driving rather slow speed in our neighborhood when our car jerked and then the ABS litght came on. Note appeared indicating to service traction stability control. What is happening and how serious is this?

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## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/142217)

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**Author:** [@winn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/142217 "2019-06-14T20:20:48Z")

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no crank/no start, all electrical is working, lights on, radio on wipers on , I can even let the windows up and down, all the lights on the dash board, please help

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## [2014 Toyota Sequoia - gas spill inside the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-spill-inside-the-car/142185)

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**Author:** [@WilliamSmith30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamSmith30)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-spill-inside-the-car/142185 "2019-06-14T20:00:50Z")

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My wife had a 3 gallon container of gasoline in the back (3rd row seat not up) of her Sequoia when she had to suddenly apply brakes causing the gas container to lunge forward and toppling over and the entire 3 gallons of…

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## [2007 Malibu cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-malibu-cruise-control/69585)

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**Author:** [@MelCro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelCro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-malibu-cruise-control/69585 "2019-06-14T18:06:46Z")

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Hi, I just recently started having trouble with the cruise control on my 2007 Chevy Malibu. Last weekend, I went on an 800 mile trip (cruising most of the time) but stopped to have the tires rotated and balanced, and m…

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## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Lots of questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-lots-of-questions/142222)

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**Author:** [@Demetria16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demetria16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-lots-of-questions/142222 "2019-06-14T16:17:32Z")

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They told me when my dad got the car at the auction that all it needed was a water pump in the mist of all that the fuel pump goes out bt my car kept running hot took it back to the guy that fixed it and he says my therm…

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## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee only starts by remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-only-starts-by-remote/142133)

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**Author:** [@Ron20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron20)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-only-starts-by-remote/142133 "2019-06-14T15:17:24Z")

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My jeep will not start after the third key start but will start with the remote start every time. It’s been at Chrysler for two months one week while they keep guessing what’s wrong with it…

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## [2006 Cadillac XLR - window "clicks" in warm weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-xlr-window-clicks-in-warm-weather/142212)

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**Author:** [@penelopelprintz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penelopelprintz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-xlr-window-clicks-in-warm-weather/142212 "2019-06-14T01:12:10Z")

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drivers side window “clicks” about half way down in warm weather. Have had rubber molding and regulator replaced…still clicks in warm-hot weather.

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## [2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-trans/142123)

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**Author:** [@Tyler48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler48)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-trans/142123 "2019-06-14T13:13:48Z")

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Transmission worms up and quit working

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Unusual glass issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-unusual-glass-issues/142160)

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**Author:** [@ChristineJPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristineJPowell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-unusual-glass-issues/142160 "2019-06-14T13:10:52Z")

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I have eyesight on my vehicle which uses an OEM windshield. It chips very easily and when conditions are right, it suddenly cracks. This happened within 6 months and then again a year later. I contacted Subaru and the…

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## [One click when trying to start, pause, starts. Now, crank but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-click-when-trying-to-start-pause-starts-now-crank-but-no-start/142149)

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**Author:** [@sublimity1979\_153223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sublimity1979_153223)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-click-when-trying-to-start-pause-starts-now-crank-but-no-start/142149 "2019-06-14T12:30:24Z")

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I have a 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4L and right now it cranks but does not start. I don’t know anything about cars, but I thought it might be the fuel pump - here’s why: For a while now, when I would go to start my car I wou…

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