# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Itermittent fuel pump prime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/itermittent-fuel-pump-prime/140536)

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**Author:** [@davey65\_151856](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davey65_151856)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/itermittent-fuel-pump-prime/140536 "2019-05-18T17:46:54Z")

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2001 taurus 3.o 24 valve. When I drive the car and reach operation temp shut it off go into a store and come out the car sometimes will not start and run. It will stumble and quit, like vapor lock, but I have found it is…

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## [2007 Ford Focus - back tires toed in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-back-tires-toed-in/140563)

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**Author:** [@danstevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danstevens)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-back-tires-toed-in/140563 "2019-05-18T16:51:34Z")

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I just put new tires and alignment done however the back tires are toed in at top of tires is this normal or was it done wrong need to no asap thanks

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## [2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Shifts hard when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-shifts-hard-when-cold/140558)

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**Author:** [@PhilMasters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilMasters)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-shifts-hard-when-cold/140558 "2019-05-18T16:29:42Z")

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Transmission shifts hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. When the car warms up shifts smoother.

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## [Failed smog due to check engine light not cycling but turns on for codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-due-to-check-engine-light-not-cycling-but-turns-on-for-codes/140551)

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**Author:** [@Tylor\_Disomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tylor_Disomma)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-due-to-check-engine-light-not-cycling-but-turns-on-for-codes/140551 "2019-05-18T16:13:55Z")

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2004 Hyundai Sonata Nevada smog failed due to check engine light not cycling when you turn the key to on position without starting it but the check engine light came on a week later due to the mass airflow sensor coming …

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## [2002 Volvo V70XC low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70xc-low-oil-pressure/38205)

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**Author:** [@bkissel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkissel)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70xc-low-oil-pressure/38205 "2019-05-18T16:04:20Z")

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We have a 2002 Volvo V70XC. Recently the low oil pressure light came on while my wife was driving. She pulled off the road and we had it towed to a local dealer the next morning. The dealer, before they even saw the c…

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## [2000 Oldsmobile Bravada - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-bravada-vibrates/140514)

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**Author:** [@DonTremain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonTremain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-bravada-vibrates/140514 "2019-05-18T09:06:51Z")

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excessive vibrasion when exceed 65 mph

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## [Oil leak. Help with location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-help-with-location/140544)

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**Author:** [@depature42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/depature42)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-help-with-location/140544 "2019-05-18T06:06:59Z")

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Just wondering if someone can help me identify the location of this leak by a photo. Trying to figure out if it’s coming from the oil pan or above, possibly from the timing case. And what could possibly be done about it …

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## [1998 Chevrolet S-10 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-wont-start/140496)

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**Author:** [@vernon26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernon26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-wont-start/140496 "2019-05-18T05:37:51Z")

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I have a 1998 chevolet s10 that will turn over but will not start.fuel pump and filter is working.what’s wrong

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## [Trouble shooting v6 mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-v6-mustang/140502)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Perrone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Perrone)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-v6-mustang/140502 "2019-05-18T05:28:53Z")

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So I’ve been saying my 2016 v6 mustang transmission is going out I don’t want to believe it because it only has 50000 miles on it but win I would drive it hard a push around the 90-100 mph mark I’d smell a burning in my …

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## [2001 Ford Expedition - Speedo broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-speedo-broken/140456)

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**Author:** [@Skidfades2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skidfades2020)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-speedo-broken/140456 "2019-05-18T05:20:51Z")

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Only my speedometer is not working. Tried replacing both speed sensors, and checked all fuses, about to check the speed cable, but don’t know if this year model has one… any help?

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## [2007 Camry stopped while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-stopped-while-running/140160)

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**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-stopped-while-running/140160 "2019-05-18T03:50:42Z")

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2007 Camry stopped while running… tried jump start …it ran and stopped while running… audio systems went down slowly

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## [2014 Hyundai Accent transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-accent-transmission-issue/140487)

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**Author:** [@Zahir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zahir)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-accent-transmission-issue/140487 "2019-05-18T03:45:28Z")

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My car is automatic transmission. when i put it in D it has knock and move with only one speed no change from speed to another also speedometer not work. when we check it with diagnosing tools it read out put speed senso…

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## [206cc peaugot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/206cc-peaugot/140538)

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**Author:** [@robwilliams6964\_152137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robwilliams6964_152137)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/206cc-peaugot/140538 "2019-05-18T03:26:04Z")

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Hi I have to change the brake servo on my peaugot 206cc. The bolts are behind the globe compartment How do i get to them. Thanks people

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## [Coolant splashed over the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-splashed-over-the-engine/140455)

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**Author:** [@Xpressmusicmsr613\_152074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xpressmusicmsr613_152074)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-splashed-over-the-engine/140455 "2019-05-18T03:12:40Z")

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I recently bought a 2005 Honda Civic 190,000 miles, the car drives good and everything was perfect until I start driving the car on the highway, i noticed that after 45-60 mins of driving once I stop for any reason I fou…

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## [2000 Toyota Camry turn signal won't work unless I put on the hazards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-turn-signal-wont-work-unless-i-put-on-the-hazards/140465)

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**Author:** [@samuelladd15\_152079](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samuelladd15_152079)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-turn-signal-wont-work-unless-i-put-on-the-hazards/140465 "2019-05-18T03:12:08Z")

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My turn signals sometimes will not work until I hit the hazard button, happens very rarely and after it works will happen after maybe a month or 2 of working normally.

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## [1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - exhaust smell can't be explained](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-sl-class-exhaust-smell-cant-be-explained/140053)

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**Author:** [@Alan14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan14)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-sl-class-exhaust-smell-cant-be-explained/140053 "2019-05-18T02:39:39Z")

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Why does the car have an obnoxious exhaust smell?

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## [2010 Audi A4 - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a4-misfires/140540)

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**Author:** [@Pam47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a4-misfires/140540 "2019-05-18T02:01:50Z")

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Took my 2010 Audi A4 2.0 Avant to an Audi Dealership to diagnose a sometimes cylinder 2 & sometimes cylinder 3 misfire code. They said they cleared the codes and could not get it to repeat so they did nothing and wanted …

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## [O/d light was flashing, and car is stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-light-was-flashing-and-car-is-stalling/140212)

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**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-light-was-flashing-and-car-is-stalling/140212 "2019-05-18T00:47:04Z")

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Good Evening, So I left my house tonight to head to the gym, and after approximately 3km, I see the o/d light is flashing and suddenly the engine cuts out, I start it up and continue driving, it revs really high and is …

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## [2013 Ford F-150 - Turbos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-turbos/140523)

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**Author:** [@Jean59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-turbos/140523 "2019-05-17T22:45:40Z")

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Anyone had turbos seal leak on the 3,5l ecoboost .What was the repairs done ( had to replace the turbos) and cost please

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## [1972 Fiat Spyder - Amps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-fiat-spyder-amps/140322)

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**Author:** [@willray\_151979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willray_151979)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-fiat-spyder-amps/140322 "2019-05-17T22:23:27Z")

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Since you make it utterly impossible to comment on articles, I’ll comment here: I think you should check your math in the LED device drawing down battery posting. You’re off on your calculation by several orders of magn…

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## [Smashed into a concrete dividing median](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-into-a-concrete-dividing-median/140459)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-into-a-concrete-dividing-median/140459 "2019-05-17T20:58:59Z")

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4am this morning - totally dark, windows fogged crossing through an intersection with a really bright green light - so all resulted in me not being able to see the concrete median I was headed straight for at full speed.…

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## [1997 Ford Crown Victoria - brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-crown-victoria-brake-questions/140357)

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**Author:** [@BillHess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHess)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-crown-victoria-brake-questions/140357 "2019-05-17T20:48:58Z")

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Please do not put your answer in the paper. I do not always get it. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I would like to know which is better for the stress on the brake lines stopped on a hill - up or down? Is it b…

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## [2005 Lexus ES 330 - CEL off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-cel-off-and-on/140533)

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**Author:** [@AngieArvizu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngieArvizu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-cel-off-and-on/140533 "2019-05-17T20:46:17Z")

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Check engine goes on for a day or so and goes on and off

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## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-jerks/140535)

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**Author:** [@jodi36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jodi36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-jerks/140535 "2019-05-17T20:44:47Z")

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trans jerks and sometimes acts like not in gear when accelerating and the it grabs gear.

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## [2011 Subaru Forester - Electrical stuff not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-electrical-stuff-not-working/140517)

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**Author:** [@GailWatrous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GailWatrous)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-electrical-stuff-not-working/140517 "2019-05-17T20:29:58Z")

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The alarm to warn the driver to fasten seat belt does not work—only the passenger side functional. Is that a safety feature that would be covered for repair under warrantee?a few months earlier the fog lights stopped fun…

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## [Subaru catalytic converty warranty; what the dealership did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-catalytic-converty-warranty-what-the-dealership-did/100379)

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**Author:** [@shaftels2do](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaftels2do)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-catalytic-converty-warranty-what-the-dealership-did/100379 "2019-05-17T18:40:41Z")

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The car: 2008 Subaru Outback PZEV. Purchased at Metrowest Subaru in Natick, Massachusetts The repair: on 6/9/2016 I took the car back to the dealership to have the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced under a r…

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## [Hemi MDS major problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hemi-mds-major-problems/82882)

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**Author:** [@Rosie65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosie65)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hemi-mds-major-problems/82882 "2019-05-17T18:23:43Z")

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I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 4x4 with the Hemi MDS engine. I have had too many problems with this truck to list but now I have a major problem. Got the truck back from the dealer after the last repair and parked it. Went out …

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## [1993 Acura Legend - ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-acura-legend-abs/140511)

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**Author:** [@BelleWashington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BelleWashington)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-acura-legend-abs/140511 "2019-05-17T15:42:15Z")

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ABS light is on in my car

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## [1999 Ford Expedition - Blinker dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-blinker-dying/140506)

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**Author:** [@Irina25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irina25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-blinker-dying/140506 "2019-05-17T14:41:05Z")

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Me and my husband inherited a 1999 Ford Expedition and the blinker will intermittently stop working. It seems to be getting worse. What could be the problem?

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## [2017 Kia Sorento - Juice in my vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-juice-in-my-vents/140494)

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**Author:** [@ms\_redfearn\_152108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ms_redfearn_152108)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-juice-in-my-vents/140494 "2019-05-17T14:39:01Z")

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PLEASE HELP! wasted juice in the vent that sits on top of my dash. Defroster(?) still works fine however, when I turn it on, it makes a sound of something sticky and hollow being pulled apart. What can I do?

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