# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Toyota Lucida starter motor winding over by itself, now without key ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lucida-starter-motor-winding-over-by-itself-now-without-key-ignition/140233)

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**Author:** [@KiwiJeremy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KiwiJeremy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lucida-starter-motor-winding-over-by-itself-now-without-key-ignition/140233 "2019-05-13T09:40:05Z")

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Hi all. New member here. I’ve got a question about my 1998 Toyota Lucida. Just recently the car starter motor has started continuing to wind over even after the car has started. Doesn’t happen all the time and usually…

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## [1996 Celica not moving as it should](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-celica-not-moving-as-it-should/122955)

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**Author:** [@Roland\_Carver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Carver)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-celica-not-moving-as-it-should/122955 "2018-08-16T22:24:47Z")

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Greetings, I am thankful for Car Talk and this is my first log in so you know my car is about to die. I have a theoretical question so as not to break any laws. Also my car does not need an emissions check for another…

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## [Transmission Slips only on left turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-only-on-left-turns/61145)

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**Author:** [@pamlsulli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pamlsulli)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-only-on-left-turns/61145 "2019-05-13T04:43:51Z")

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I have a V6 Automatic 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 94k miles on it. For the last two years my transmission has been slipping only when I make left turns. I have tried changing fluid and filters. The problem hasn't gotte…

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## [AC/heat issue: 2010 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-issue-2010-honda-civic/140206)

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**Author:** [@shannenagens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannenagens)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-issue-2010-honda-civic/140206 "2019-05-13T04:30:24Z")

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AC and heat works intermittently. Air only leaks out of vents when not working but air is cold or hot depending on if Ac or Heat is selected. Sounds like a blower motor issue but blower motor works 100% of the time - can…

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## [When to check 1999 Lincoln Town Car’s oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-check-1999-lincoln-town-car-s-oil/140178)

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**Author:** [@CarleneMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarleneMiller)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-check-1999-lincoln-town-car-s-oil/140178 "2019-05-13T01:22:02Z")

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O.k. my car is a 1999 can you please tell me when to ck. my oil

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## [Will ATF damage my 2009 Subaru Forester manual trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-atf-damage-my-2009-subaru-forester-manual-trans/140186)

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**Author:** [@MarkBendekovits](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkBendekovits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-atf-damage-my-2009-subaru-forester-manual-trans/140186 "2019-05-13T00:41:51Z")

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I accidently added a small amount of automatic transmission fluid in my manual transmission. Will it damage the transmission? What should I do?

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## [2016 Mazda CX-5 Shaking in Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-shaking-in-steering-wheel/140197)

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**Author:** [@rocketbuilder270\_151892](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketbuilder270_151892)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-shaking-in-steering-wheel/140197 "2019-05-12T22:14:45Z")

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2016 Mazda CX-5 with about 101k miles. About 2 months/ 5000 miles ago I had a Mazda dealer replace the front brakes (new pads and new rotors) they also did a brake fluid flush. Started getting a shaking in the steering…

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## [1986 Honda CRX check engine light when driving downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-honda-crx-check-engine-light-when-driving-downhill/140204)

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**Author:** [@Earnest23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earnest23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-honda-crx-check-engine-light-when-driving-downhill/140204 "2019-05-12T20:59:00Z")

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I have a problem with the Check Engine light. I live 9 miles from Santa Cruz CA which is at sea level. My home in the mountains is at 1,600’. So when ever I drive into town it is down hill all the way. About half way d…

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## [Creaking noise - 2013 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-2013-ford-explorer/140199)

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**Author:** [@gaasbeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gaasbeck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-2013-ford-explorer/140199 "2019-05-12T19:58:34Z")

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creaking noise on rear 2013 ford explorer

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## [Changing wheel bearing in 2013 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-wheel-bearing-in-2013-ford-f-150/140192)

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**Author:** [@Newell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Newell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-wheel-bearing-in-2013-ford-f-150/140192 "2019-05-12T19:11:48Z")

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Changing wheel bearing

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## [Anti theft simplicity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194)

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**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194 "2019-05-12T17:57:57Z")

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When I traveled the country years ago, I simply pulled the coil wire and brought it into motel rooms as my anti theft method for my 1976 Ford Torino. For my 2001 CR-V, I was thinking of installing a toggle switch inline…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - new motor, can’t use the key fob now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-new-motor-can-t-use-the-key-fob-now/140092)

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**Author:** [@Melanie18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melanie18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-new-motor-can-t-use-the-key-fob-now/140092 "2019-05-12T17:52:49Z")

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We had a new motor put into our 2010 Chevy Equinox LT and the key fob would not work but we could start the car by the key. After driving the car from the mechanic shop back to work I noticed that it had oil all over the…

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## [Overheating 1997 Nissan Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1997-nissan-pickup/140175)

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**Author:** [@nakaustanley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nakaustanley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1997-nissan-pickup/140175 "2019-05-12T17:32:42Z")

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Engine over it’s at ideal when air con is running. It’s been happening for some years now, need help. I have remived the thermostat and change the radiator but still the same.

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## [Help! 2011 Ford Taurus dimming dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2011-ford-taurus-dimming-dash-lights/140129)

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**Author:** [@CarmelaF.Giardina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarmelaF.Giardina)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2011-ford-taurus-dimming-dash-lights/140129 "2019-05-12T17:29:23Z")

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Since shortly after I purchased my 2011 Taurus Ltd I’ve experienced the dashboard lights dimming or turning off completely when I’m in a tunnel or large overpass. This has happened where they go out as I’m driving down t…

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## [Cleaning oily engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-oily-engine/140193)

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**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-oily-engine/140193 "2019-05-12T17:22:43Z")

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2004 Camry, 130K miles. (Drop-down menus are not letting me select make/model.) Amazing! On oil change last Wednesday, Trusted Independent Mechanic left the oil fill cap loose. I guess that explains the exhaust noise …

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## [Is my 2002 Honda Civic’s engine toast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2002-honda-civic-s-engine-toast/140098)

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**Author:** [@DrayJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrayJohnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2002-honda-civic-s-engine-toast/140098 "2019-05-12T17:07:48Z")

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I was driving at about 70mph. The gauge said I was low on oil and I was aware. Continuing on to my destination, I heard a loud noise and seen a lot of white smoke. I pulled over and the engine won’t turn over or start. I…

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## [Low beam voltage too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-voltage-too-low/105307)

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**Author:** [@RecordingFil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RecordingFil)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-voltage-too-low/105307 "2019-05-12T17:02:13Z")

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I just put away my old Honda Accord with almost 300,000 miles on it and picked up a 2006 Pt Cruiser for my daughter to drive at college. While I was replacing third brake light, running light and a low beam headlight I…

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## [2019 Kia Niro Hybrid - engine culvers not getting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-niro-hybrid-engine-culvers-not-getting-fuel/140050)

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**Author:** [@George52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George52)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-niro-hybrid-engine-culvers-not-getting-fuel/140050 "2019-05-12T16:14:29Z")

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Does any one have a problem one of the engine culvers not getting fuel. I had this Problem with my 2019 Niro hybrid, not Rio :

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## [2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport dies when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-captiva-sport-dies-when-i-step-on-the-gas/140144)

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**Author:** [@arnieseverson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arnieseverson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-captiva-sport-dies-when-i-step-on-the-gas/140144 "2019-05-12T15:47:33Z")

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why does my car die when its idoling after I give it just a little gas?

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## [2015 RAM 1500 slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-slippage/140184)

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**Author:** [@Tim44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-slippage/140184 "2019-05-12T15:39:16Z")

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2015 ram rebel 8 speed transmission, slips between 1st and 2nd gear on start up and then gets better

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## [2010 Chevrolet Malibu - Repair Shops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-repair-shops/139822)

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**Author:** [@DonaldPleins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldPleins)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-repair-shops/139822 "2019-05-12T15:21:44Z")

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How about an article on Body Repair Shops. They all just want to put new parts on the vehicle at a bigger cost to us. Thanks.

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## [Can an electric seat drain 2014 Subaru Legacy’s battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-electric-seat-drain-2014-subaru-legacy-s-battery/140171)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth46)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-electric-seat-drain-2014-subaru-legacy-s-battery/140171 "2019-05-12T14:31:53Z")

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Can my electric seat drain my battery

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## [2006 Toyota Sienna P0051](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-p0051/140147)

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**Author:** [@raudelsantiago](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raudelsantiago)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-p0051/140147 "2019-05-11T16:02:10Z")

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I had a check engine light in my 06 Toyota Sienna LE and the error code was “P0051: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1”. I have already replaced the O2 sensor, checked the wires and the connectors, also chec…

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## [1998 Subaru Forester Tire and Rim Upgraded What Fits?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-tire-and-rim-upgraded-what-fits/140162)

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**Author:** [@RicardoPeralta19\_151861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicardoPeralta19_151861)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-tire-and-rim-upgraded-what-fits/140162 "2019-05-12T14:03:07Z")

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Recently Bought a 1998 Subaru Forester S. Always wanted this year and model and finally found the perfect one:). Have had it for 2 months and now im looking for some rims and tires. Would some XXR 531 Rims 17x9 5-100/5-…

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## [F250 Shakes at 50 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-shakes-at-50-mph/140138)

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**Author:** [@ppags](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppags)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-shakes-at-50-mph/140138 "2019-05-12T13:04:03Z")

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2012 F250 XL 4WD developed death wobble in 2016 had it to a couple of shops, eventually after researching online, I bought gas shocks and steering stabilizer, and had new tires installed on the same day, 14 months ago. …

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## [Alarm System Killswitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Polkinghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Polkinghorn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101 "2019-05-12T09:07:04Z")

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Hello. I have an alarm system in my 99 Corolla. I lost the key fob a couple years ago, so I have been able to disarm my alarm once in my vehicle by sticking the keys in the ignition, and turning them, then pressing the a…

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## [Smashed against the side of the curb- no external damage --\> what should I check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-against-the-side-of-the-curb-no-external-damage-what-should-i-check/133943)

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**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-against-the-side-of-the-curb-no-external-damage-what-should-i-check/133943 "2019-05-12T03:31:47Z")

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Hi everyone, So I recently skidded and crashed into the curb (left side of the vehicle), and recently the car is not the same. There is no external damage, but the steering feels light, and it sounds like something is …

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## [2001 Toyota Sequoia - AC system failed again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sequoia-ac-system-failed-again/140127)

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**Author:** [@GloriaRoss01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GloriaRoss01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sequoia-ac-system-failed-again/140127 "2019-05-12T02:44:32Z")

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I had my A/C unit fixed last year. Still in warranty until June. Spent close to 1500 hundred dollars. A/C went out and was told by my mechanic that the compressor is gone That is going to cost another 1000 dollars. This…

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## [2010 Pontiac Vibe - what do these warning lights mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-what-do-these-warning-lights-mean/140087)

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**Author:** [@Heather\_Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather_Morris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-what-do-these-warning-lights-mean/140087 "2019-05-12T01:51:17Z")

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I have a 2010 Pontiac vibe and the check engine light and VDS and stability lights all started flashing at once what does this mean

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## [Bucking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-problem/140086)

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**Author:** [@Austin\_Bravard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Bravard)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-problem/140086 "2019-05-12T01:49:29Z")

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So my car has been bucking around 1700 yo 2200 rpm, its a manual and once im over the 2200 it does fine, but has thrown no codes, is it possible a cylinder isnt sparking and its not thowing the code possibly?

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