# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2008 Pontiac G6 - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-airbag-light/141023)

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**Author:** [@GeraldMorrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldMorrison)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-airbag-light/141023 "2019-05-26T14:49:52Z")

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check air bag lights on all the time

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## [Yukon running board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-running-board/141013)

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**Author:** [@Leebonar888\_152455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leebonar888_152455)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-running-board/141013 "2019-05-26T13:48:29Z")

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2012 yukon, passenger power running board. Doesn’t move unless assisted. When not moving it sounds like dying seal. Probably too little too late, but I have repeatedly hosed down with pb blaster. No change. I now ha…

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## [Can jump starting a car with a battery charger burn the ECU?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-jump-starting-a-car-with-a-battery-charger-burn-the-ecu/140810)

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**Author:** [@Demian30.leonardo\_152314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demian30.leonardo_152314)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-jump-starting-a-car-with-a-battery-charger-burn-the-ecu/140810 "2019-05-26T12:55:04Z")

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Kind of a rookie mistake but today I left my lights on, on my 91 Mazda Miata went to jump start it with a battery charger but accidentally attached the positive and negative cables on the wrong terminals(both cables are …

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## [Automatic Van Door almost closes, then opens again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-van-door-almost-closes-then-opens-again/140995)

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**Author:** [@abe.clabby\_151869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abe.clabby_151869)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-van-door-almost-closes-then-opens-again/140995 "2019-05-26T09:06:59Z")

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Our 2005 Toyota Sienna was in an accident a year ago, where we replaced one of the automatic doors. It worked fine all this time, but as of yesterday, it almost closes, stops at the last second, then opens again. There…

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## [1993 toyota 4wd truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-4wd-truck/140978)

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**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-4wd-truck/140978 "2019-05-26T03:14:23Z")

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I have a 1993 Toyota four-wheel drive pick up, currently running antique tags on it and I’m wondering if I remove the catalytic converter, will I get better gas mileage? Will the truck have more power? Could it hurt anyt…

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## [2003 Honda Civic Cpe - Is it the starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-cpe-is-it-the-starter/140920)

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**Author:** [@Andrew34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew34)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-cpe-is-it-the-starter/140920 "2019-05-26T03:02:16Z")

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Hi, I have a 2003 Honda Civic LX Manual Transmission. How do I know if my starter is shot? It had trouble starting today. I did some errands and each time it seemed like it was having more and more trouble starting. Now …

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## [2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - Power actuator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-power-actuator-problems/140893)

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**Author:** [@IAN54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IAN54)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-power-actuator-problems/140893 "2019-05-26T01:17:30Z")

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Having trouble with my power windows,lights,door power locks and fobs on my 09 caravan

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## [2013 MINI Cooper - Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-problems/140947)

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**Author:** [@DebraEverett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraEverett)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-problems/140947 "2019-05-26T00:39:10Z")

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What problems does this car have? My airbag light is on. I also have to add oil so my mechanic thinks I may have an oil leak. But he checked under the car and there is no oil leaks. Do these cars have oil leaks.

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## [Steering wheel winds as vehicle comes to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-winds-as-vehicle-comes-to-a-stop/140992)

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**Author:** [@alexander.moore6\_152442](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexander.moore6_152442)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-winds-as-vehicle-comes-to-a-stop/140992 "2019-05-26T00:09:20Z")

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I have a 2013 Subaru Impreza, 40k miles, 5 speed manual that beyond the following problem is in good running order. While driving at low speeds the steering wheel winds completely to the left if you do not apply any torq…

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## [Car won't go over 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-over-60mph/140990)

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**Author:** [@ptnme2\_145030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptnme2_145030)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-over-60mph/140990 "2019-05-25T23:54:37Z")

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2015 Kia Soul, 140,000 miles. We took the car in today to have the flex pipe replaced. No other problems with the car. When the job was done, we hit the freeway to go home. The car wouldn’t go over 61 mph. Starts ri…

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## [1997 Buick Riviera - Brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-riviera-brake-light/140936)

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**Author:** [@JerryDennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryDennis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-riviera-brake-light/140936 "2019-05-25T23:49:05Z")

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Brake light in dash comes on and goes off all the time

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## [Help with brake maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-brake-maintenance/140984)

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**Author:** [@Brenda\_Serna\_Rubio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda_Serna_Rubio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-brake-maintenance/140984 "2019-05-25T23:22:55Z")

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I just barely took my car to get my brakes replaced, and I had the front pads replaced and for the rear brakes I got both the rotors replaced as well as the pads. On my way home when I went faster than 40 mph, my car sta…

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## [New cat also new noise? Mystery please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-also-new-noise-mystery-please-help/140953)

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**Author:** [@Hlynrobson\_150242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hlynrobson_150242)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-also-new-noise-mystery-please-help/140953 "2019-05-25T22:36:24Z")

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2005 Subaru impreza outback sport manual transmission with ~360k total but 30k on engine rebuild. So… was making gnarly cat rattles and had both catalytic converters replaced and boy did it need it but immediately after…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Roof leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-roof-leak/140970)

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**Author:** [@hailey36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hailey36)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-roof-leak/140970 "2019-05-25T22:19:37Z")

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Water leaking and coming through mirror/visor inside car where it is attached to the ceiling in car. What is causing this leak and what can be done about it as well as getting rid of the smell?

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee #- What is a reflash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-what-is-a-reflash/140976)

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**Author:** [@LouNicholasRaio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouNicholasRaio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-what-is-a-reflash/140976 "2019-05-25T21:32:37Z")

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What does “reflashing” mean. My 2014 Cherokee limited has been reflashed twice and it shifts with a jerk.

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## [2013 Ford Fusion - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-clunks/140940)

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**Author:** [@PatrickBoessen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickBoessen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-clunks/140940 "2019-05-25T21:08:21Z")

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I have a 2013 Ford fusion with the 2.5L engine. The problem I am having is when I haven’t drove my car in 8+ hours and put it in reverse, it clunks in very hard and shakes the car when in clunks. (Clunk sounds like the …

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## [1997 Buick LeSabre stalls repeatedly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-stalls-repeatedly/137878)

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**Author:** [@paul37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul37)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-stalls-repeatedly/137878 "2019-05-25T19:25:08Z")

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my buick lesabre limited keeps on stalling its a 97 with a 3800 motor145.000 miles

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## [Heater hose connectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-hose-connectors/140913)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-hose-connectors/140913 "2019-05-25T18:03:25Z")

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500, 5.3, 215k miles. One of the heater hose QDs (quick disconnect) broke. I had to cut both hoses and use a hose barb to bypass the heater core for now. One of the heater hoses has a…

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## [Did the auto care center mess up ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-auto-care-center-mess-up/140686)

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**Author:** [@massaremy\_152179](https://community.cartalk.com/u/massaremy_152179)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-auto-care-center-mess-up/140686 "2019-05-25T17:02:50Z")

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Hi , I changed a flat tire a few days ago in one of the most known auto care center. No problem at this point but the day after while driving my dashboard displays my TPMS needs service and the tire changed the day …

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## [Any one will recommend car maintenance services in victoria?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-will-recommend-car-maintenance-services-in-victoria/140955)

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**Author:** [@spencerwoodcockqld\_152423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spencerwoodcockqld_152423)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-will-recommend-car-maintenance-services-in-victoria/140955 "2019-05-25T12:37:16Z")

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I was looking for car maintenance service near my area Ravenhall and found out these guys singhautocare any one would recommend them. Thanks

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## [Dextron VI right type for real](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dextron-vi-right-type-for-real/140908)

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**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dextron-vi-right-type-for-real/140908 "2019-05-25T11:47:39Z")

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why is there 2 or 3 different part numbers on Dextron transmission fluid , they all say backwards usable for older cars I Have a 2003 and went to a dealer he gave me 10-9118 he said its conventional and they…

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## [2003 Jeep Liberty Using Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-oil/98698)

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**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-oil/98698 "2019-05-25T09:47:05Z")

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Hi, I have a two part question. First off, I drive a 2003 Jeep Liberty sport with the 3.7 v6. I just passed 161000 miles. Yesterday I checked my oil level and noticed that I was down two quarts. The oil was changed …

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## [Jeep compass / rattling noise / dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-rattling-noise-dead/83848)

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**Author:** [@dhannon84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhannon84)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-rattling-noise-dead/83848 "2019-05-25T05:34:52Z")

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i have an 07 jeep compass (only 52k miles). it was making a loud rattling noise (i liken the sound to the noise a penny or pebble makes when its sucked up a vacuum). i pulled off for gas last night and it just wouldn't…

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## [Bit of a tricky one ! Radiator fans 2004 lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bit-of-a-tricky-one-radiator-fans-2004-lancer/140950)

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**Author:** [@Rhyannon\_Burrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhyannon_Burrell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bit-of-a-tricky-one-radiator-fans-2004-lancer/140950 "2019-05-25T05:22:41Z")

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Hey guys! But of a tricky one. Noticed my cooling fans weren’t coming on when car was up to temperature but would when I turned the a/c on. I assumed it was the coolant temperature sensor. So I ran around with the a/c …

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## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - wipers turn on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wipers-turn-on-by-themselves/140827)

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**Author:** [@sharon04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharon04)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wipers-turn-on-by-themselves/140827 "2019-05-24T22:21:28Z")

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PT Cruiser 2007 wipers turn on by themselves and can’t be turned off

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## [2004 Ford Escape - Turns off when I turn the wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-turns-off-when-i-turn-the-wheel/140924)

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**Author:** [@SheliaDillon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheliaDillon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-turns-off-when-i-turn-the-wheel/140924 "2019-05-25T03:55:10Z")

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2004 Ford Escape Goes fine in forward and reverse but dies soon as you turn steering wheel

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## [Transmission fluid A541E](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-a541e/140944)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Feagle-Bridgmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Feagle-Bridgmon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-a541e/140944 "2019-05-25T03:51:07Z")

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I own a 2000 Camry xle v6 and I just got my transmission fluid and filter replaced about 1000 miles ago. I’m wondering if the fluid pictures I have taken seem to dark already. A541E transmission

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## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - What would a pal do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-what-would-a-pal-do/140902)

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**Author:** [@Chay53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chay53)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-what-would-a-pal-do/140902 "2019-05-25T03:09:21Z")

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While getting out of my friend’s car (I’m the rider and he was the driver), when parked, car door got a few scratches at the bottom due to bushes on the sidewalk. Should I pay for the damage?

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## [2017 Nissan Pathfinder - Screen trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-pathfinder-screen-trouble/140855)

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**Author:** [@VincentCritelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VincentCritelli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-pathfinder-screen-trouble/140855 "2019-05-25T01:42:49Z")

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Display screen goes black, at start up then in five minutes comes on, and sometimes black when driving. Been to the dealer 8 times and no help??? still the same BS

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## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - $140 to unlock my radio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-140-to-unlock-my-radio/140780)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDurco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDurco)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-140-to-unlock-my-radio/140780 "2019-05-25T00:23:37Z")

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Batttery went dead , put new battery in , now radio says locked, supposed to be anti-theft , but now I have to take it to GM dealer to get code to unlock it . They want 140 dollars to do this ,This is the only robbery g…

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