# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=632

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## [2016 Toyota Tundra oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-oil-consumption/138911)

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**Author:** [@Robert01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-oil-consumption/138911 "2019-04-21T22:22:48Z")

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My 2016 Toyota Tundra, 5.7 V8 engine with 35k miles uses a quart of engine oil every 5k miles. It has done this since day one and always serviced by the dealer. It is a flex fuel engine. My dealer says Toyota thinks a…

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## [Recharging refrigerant in a 1998 Chevy Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-refrigerant-in-a-1998-chevy-prizm/138836)

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**Author:** [@Kelly\_Regan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Regan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-refrigerant-in-a-1998-chevy-prizm/138836 "2019-04-21T22:17:16Z")

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I recently bought a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm with a 2007 Toyota Corolla engine. The car is super clean, just needs a few cosmetic repairs. And, the A/C blows, but it’s not cold. I picked up a bottle of Auto Zone R-134a, and …

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## [Headlight bulb replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/36387)

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**Author:** [@michael\_petruzzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_petruzzi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/36387 "2019-04-21T21:11:47Z")

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I recently replaced my low-beam lamps with expensive bulbs that are puting out "whiter" light but not more of it!! Do replacement bulbs that put out more light for the same wattage rating exist, and if so what would be…

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## [2011 GMC Acadia - problems since battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-problems-since-battery-change/138743)

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**Author:** [@Ross17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross17)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-problems-since-battery-change/138743 "2019-04-21T20:59:07Z")

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2011 Acadia. Had the battery replaced. Since then, the cigarette chargers do not work and the Driver side of the car only blows hot air when the air condition is on.

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## [Tips wanted for my 1962 FJ40 gearbox rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-wanted-for-my-1962-fj40-gearbox-rebuild/138925)

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**Author:** [@Mzilmy\_150925](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mzilmy_150925)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-wanted-for-my-1962-fj40-gearbox-rebuild/138925 "2019-04-21T19:52:44Z")

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About to rebuild diffs and gearbox/transfer case in my 1962 fj40 any info or ideas would be great

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## [2016 Toyota Highlander - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-issues/138949)

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**Author:** [@MicheleHerbst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicheleHerbst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-issues/138949 "2019-04-21T19:46:30Z")

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At 36,200 miles my radio became erratic. There is no NAV system ,just a radio/CD. Could not switch from radio to CD and vice versa, could not remove cd from player. Next day it would work for a while. Then would stop…

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## [2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - Something fishy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-something-fishy/138943)

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**Author:** [@DianeCoury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeCoury)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-something-fishy/138943 "2019-04-21T19:15:32Z")

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I turn on my heat or ac and a very fishy smell comes out ,what could this be ?

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## [2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD gearshift stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-gearshift-stuck-in-park/138888)

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**Author:** [@Cortez27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cortez27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-gearshift-stuck-in-park/138888 "2019-04-21T18:44:26Z")

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This only happened one time. After starting my truck, the gear shift was stuck in park. After moving the shifter back and forth for guite some time it finally shifted normally. I,m thinking a linkage problem?

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## [Audi a3 2006 sportback tdi 1.9 - leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2006-sportback-tdi-1-9-leaking/138953)

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**Author:** [@Haris91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haris91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2006-sportback-tdi-1-9-leaking/138953 "2019-04-21T17:28:52Z")

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Hello, i’m new here and hope this is right place for ask. i have noticed that something leaking under my car. Can someone give me suggestion how to resolve this problem. thanks

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## [2017 Buick Cascada seatbelt flaps when the top is down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-seatbelt-flaps-when-the-top-is-down/138820)

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**Author:** [@Thom16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thom16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-seatbelt-flaps-when-the-top-is-down/138820 "2019-04-21T17:25:09Z")

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Passenger side seat belt (when no passenger) flaps when the top is down. Any cures?

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## [Silverado 1500 leaking gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-1500-leaking-gas/138850)

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**Author:** [@jdreynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdreynolds)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-1500-leaking-gas/138850 "2019-04-21T17:18:43Z")

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I have a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. I started my truck and smelt gasoline fumes. I got out of my truck and when I looked under it I saw gasoline coming our from some where around the gas tank. It was coming out in a str…

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## [2008 Toyota Corolla after jumping battery received check engine light with error codes p0340 and p0335](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-after-jumping-battery-received-check-engine-light-with-error-codes-p0340-and-p0335/138931)

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**Author:** [@Csacwbys22\_151030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Csacwbys22_151030)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-after-jumping-battery-received-check-engine-light-with-error-codes-p0340-and-p0335/138931 "2019-04-21T15:56:33Z")

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P0340 camshaft position sensor a circuit (bank1 or single sensor) and p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit These weren’t there before the battery died . I read this may not be accurate because of the jumpstart . I…

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## [1998 Mustang AC Pressure fluctuating and in red when filled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-ac-pressure-fluctuating-and-in-red-when-filled/138939)

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**Author:** [@Blake\_Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blake_Hammond)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-ac-pressure-fluctuating-and-in-red-when-filled/138939 "2019-04-21T15:51:30Z")

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So my car stopped putting out cold are about a month ago. I realized something was wrong and not wanting to burn out my A/C clutch or just break the compressor in general, I’ve tried to keep the A/C off. I went to get a…

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## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country - Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-jack/138941)

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**Author:** [@Ronatta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronatta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-jack/138941 "2019-04-21T15:49:00Z")

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What kind of car jack do I buy for my car

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## [Kickback when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickback-when-starting/13038)

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**Author:** [@cedarva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cedarva)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickback-when-starting/13038 "2019-04-21T15:34:05Z")

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96 chevy 216,000 miles silverado 4 wheel drive kickback on starting varies light to heavy runs fine once started check dist. cap check fuel pressure check for fuel pressure bleed off over night che…

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## [1998 Ford Ranger: no oil pressure on re-starting a warm engine after being parked for 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-no-oil-pressure-on-re-starting-a-warm-engine-after-being-parked-for-30-minutes/138901)

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**Author:** [@BarnabyWilde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarnabyWilde)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-no-oil-pressure-on-re-starting-a-warm-engine-after-being-parked-for-30-minutes/138901 "2019-04-21T15:33:40Z")

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Engine is 2.5L 4-cyl Ford Lima (aka Pinto) unit (a stroked 2.3L). It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood, & the truck was running great. Parked in Wally World parking lot and went inside. Picked up a few things and…

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## [2012 Toyota Prius V - replace electrical components?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857)

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**Author:** [@EdwardIngoldsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardIngoldsby)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857 "2019-04-21T13:56:30Z")

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Hi I own a 2012 Toyota Prius V. I have 122,000 miles on it.When I purchased the car the service manager said the electric batteries would cost $2100.00 to replace. Is it worth replacing the batteries at 40,000 miles and…

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## [1986 Chevrolet Pickup: tranny dipstick broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-pickup-tranny-dipstick-broke/138909)

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**Author:** [@Zapor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zapor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-pickup-tranny-dipstick-broke/138909 "2019-04-21T13:21:30Z")

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End of tranny dipstick broke off in tube 3-4 inches (the segment with the markings) Can I just put a new one in? Will the piece drop through to the magnetized pan? or jam up the works? Scottsdale C20 350

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## [Door chimes without key in ignition - 2005 Buick LaCrosse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-chimes-without-key-in-ignition-2005-buick-lacrosse/138875)

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**Author:** [@RobertHenderson15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHenderson15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-chimes-without-key-in-ignition-2005-buick-lacrosse/138875 "2019-04-21T13:07:55Z")

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It chimes with door open & no key in ignition

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo - wipers won’t work on interval setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-wipers-won-t-work-on-interval-setting/138866)

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**Author:** [@BurlJustus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurlJustus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-wipers-won-t-work-on-interval-setting/138866 "2019-04-21T13:01:27Z")

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My wipers will not work any more on the interval setting. They work fine on the high and low settings but also will not park

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## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Quadra Lift system very slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-quadra-lift-system-very-slow/138788)

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**Author:** [@JoeStevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeStevens)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-quadra-lift-system-very-slow/138788 "2019-04-19T18:13:41Z")

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Quadra Lift system is very slow to Transition from one setting to another. Also, must one have the ignition in “start” with engine off for the compressor to run?

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## [2006 Pontiac Torrent electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-electrical-problems/138645)

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**Author:** [@JaniceCarleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceCarleton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-electrical-problems/138645 "2019-04-17T04:22:48Z")

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Electrical problems - headlight bar gets hot when high beams turned on…in about 5 minutes. I’m afraid to leave it on. A part in there was replaced…burned out, but seems the root problem wasn’t solved. Help!

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## [2006 Nissan NX - Limp Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-nx-limp-mode/138896)

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**Author:** [@tonysialas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonysialas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-nx-limp-mode/138896 "2019-04-21T11:37:47Z")

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loss of power trans goes into limp mode

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## [2017 Kia Soul - how to disable horn when locking the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-how-to-disable-horn-when-locking-the-car/138838)

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**Author:** [@AldaPearson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AldaPearson)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-how-to-disable-horn-when-locking-the-car/138838 "2019-04-21T10:29:44Z")

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I would like to know how to turn off the horn when locking my car, I can’t find it in my manual

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## [Need to know engine alignment - 2003 Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-engine-alignment-2003-kia-rio/138619)

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**Author:** [@Lu55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lu55)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-engine-alignment-2003-kia-rio/138619 "2019-04-21T02:36:10Z")

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I need to know the alignment of an engine as my time belt is broken

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## [Water pump went bad after only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-went-bad-after-only/138885)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-went-bad-after-only/138885 "2019-04-21T02:01:46Z")

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My water pump was changed literally 2 years ago not more not even 2.5 years and it just went bad again. Is it even possible ? it was changed on a repair shop and they are not like some cheap discreet shop. Water pump la…

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## [1995 Ford f350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f350/138886)

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**Author:** [@raymolina347\_150998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymolina347_150998)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f350/138886 "2019-04-21T01:52:10Z")

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I am not getting any power to my fuel injectors but the truck cranks and it wants to start

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## [Mechanic ruined my Civic's engine - help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ruined-my-civics-engine-help/138697)

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**Author:** [@ChristopherTonge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherTonge)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ruined-my-civics-engine-help/138697 "2019-04-21T00:46:32Z")

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My Local mechanic replaced my timing belt and buggard my Engine He won’t reimburse me i need to claim £1000 of him to pay Honda car has a permanent rattle now it’s put wright can you Help

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## [P0138 & P0606 error codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0138-p0606-error-codes/138772)

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**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0138-p0606-error-codes/138772 "2019-04-20T23:39:24Z")

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On this Maundy Thursday, when a lot of people commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ and his upcoming crucifixion, I am being persecuted too, with no fault of mine…because of my car :slight\_smile: Jokes aside…this is t…

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## [Door lock won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-won-t-work/138571)

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**Author:** [@golferace2\_149945](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golferace2_149945)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-won-t-work/138571 "2019-04-20T23:38:37Z")

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Anyone have a problem with the button that m the door handle, I can open the doors ok but can’t lock the doors no matter which front door I try. I have the 2018 Sonata SEL Plus with smart key.

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