# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2012 Toyota Tacoma needs a shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-needs-a-shop/135846)

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**Author:** [@Kristen29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristen29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-needs-a-shop/135846 "2019-03-05T16:54:29Z")

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Where is there an honest body shop in my area (Virginia Beach, 23452)?

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## [2009 Dodge Journey stalls after car wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-stalls-after-car-wash/135809)

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**Author:** [@ron34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron34)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-stalls-after-car-wash/135809 "2019-03-05T16:45:35Z")

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after automatic car wash dodge journey stalls low volts battery wont start unless jumped runs and starts after

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## [2010 GMC Sierra 1500 - flash reprogramming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-sierra-1500-flash-reprogramming/135836)

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**Author:** [@Gary24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-sierra-1500-flash-reprogramming/135836 "2019-03-05T15:00:10Z")

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Can a flash reprogramer change the parameters in an ECM that trigger a check engine light.

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## [2015 Toyota Camry paint peel frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-paint-peel-frustration/135363)

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**Author:** [@Marge02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marge02)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-paint-peel-frustration/135363 "2019-03-05T14:04:24Z")

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Recent paint peeling rear and along trunk edge. I’ve never seen this in prior vehicles. Had a Volvo 20 years with no such paint peel !!!

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## [2000 Chevy Blazer check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-check-engine-light/135831)

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**Author:** [@imahippie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imahippie27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-check-engine-light/135831 "2019-03-05T13:48:32Z")

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Recently my 2000 Chevy Blazer wouldn’t start. It tried to crank but wouldn’t turn over. The next day, it cranked no problem. My check engine light came on though. As I was driving, I noticed the check engine light began …

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla doors lock with keys in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-doors-lock-with-keys-in-the-ignition/135793)

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**Author:** [@WileyMarinda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WileyMarinda)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-doors-lock-with-keys-in-the-ignition/135793 "2019-03-05T11:45:15Z")

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Toyota doors will lock keys in igintion

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## [Hello. I need help diagnosing a misfire code P0303 on a 2004 izuzu rodeo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-i-need-help-diagnosing-a-misfire-code-p0303-on-a-2004-izuzu-rodeo/135773)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Wolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Wolf)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-i-need-help-diagnosing-a-misfire-code-p0303-on-a-2004-izuzu-rodeo/135773 "2019-03-05T04:53:15Z")

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I’m having trouble diagnosing a misfire on cylinder 3 on my Isuzu Rodeo. I’m getting spark, new coil pack and new plug. Cylinder compression dry test is 150 psi. Which is within Specs. OBD freeze frame data for the p0303…

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## [1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ 5 speed manual wont move but stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-yj-5-speed-manual-wont-move-but-stalls/135658)

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**Author:** [@888min3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/888min3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-yj-5-speed-manual-wont-move-but-stalls/135658 "2019-03-05T03:38:10Z")

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About 2 days ago was heading to work in the jeep and when I went to put it into gear I got it into gear but the tires weren’t moving. All I could do is stall the car out and restart it. The Jeep was having some slippage…

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## [Why does high mileage oil cost less than normal oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-high-mileage-oil-cost-less-than-normal-oil/135661)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-high-mileage-oil-cost-less-than-normal-oil/135661 "2019-03-05T03:06:39Z")

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I was looking at the price of engine oil in 5 quart containers the other day at Home Depot, and the price for the “high mileage” version is less than the price for the corresponding “normal” version. Dinosaur oils, not …

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## [2005 Subaru Outback - Remote starter help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-remote-starter-help/135769)

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**Author:** [@KathyDiaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyDiaz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-remote-starter-help/135769 "2019-03-05T02:56:35Z")

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When it’s below zero, I will start the car with a remote starter. When I insert the key and put it into gear, the steering wheel is like it’s a manual transmission and almost impossible to turn. Have found that turning …

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## [2005 Chrysler Sebring heater switch only works on some settings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-heater-switch-only-works-on-some-settings/135802)

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**Author:** [@Rita07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rita07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-heater-switch-only-works-on-some-settings/135802 "2019-03-05T00:52:03Z")

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My Chrysler sebring 2005 heater switch will not work on 1 and 2 but works on 3 and 4

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## [2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - Aging tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-aging-tires/135771)

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**Author:** [@Russell44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell44)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-aging-tires/135771 "2019-03-05T00:18:35Z")

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My wife’s 2011 Hyundai SantaFe has 22,000 miles and is in excellent condition. Tires are original and though there is adequate tread I’m concerned about the aging of the tires and their condition since we live in Arizona…

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## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-no-heat/135753)

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**Author:** [@Brenda21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda21)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-no-heat/135753 "2019-03-04T23:15:25Z")

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2008 car heater went out in pt touring cruiser. Very cold in Texas without a car heater. Took to my mechanic and he could not fix without taking everything apart to get to the heating coil. So he disconnected and by p…

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## [2019 Kia Optima - Fuels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-optima-fuels/135787)

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**Author:** [@Scarlata1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scarlata1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-optima-fuels/135787 "2019-03-04T21:59:35Z")

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Ok so you explained octane to me very well. Now, what about this: Do I actually have to be concerned or look for gasoline that has enthanol versus Methanol? Or what does all this mean?

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## [Clicking noise on 2005 Audi A4 2.0t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-on-2005-audi-a4-2-0t/135761)

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**Author:** [@Josee77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josee77)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-on-2005-audi-a4-2-0t/135761 "2019-03-04T19:39:31Z")

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## [1998 Dodge Ram 1500 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-codes/135755)

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**Author:** [@tom42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom42)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-codes/135755 "2019-03-04T19:15:03Z")

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scaned reads no connection

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## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Blue smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-blue-smoke/135775)

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**Author:** [@Richard01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-blue-smoke/135775 "2019-03-04T18:46:44Z")

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Light bluish exhaust smoke all the time. Does not use oil. Dealership can not find the problem. No oil problems. They put dye in the oil to check for leaks. None found. Any suggestions? Thanks! Bought new. About 1500 mi…

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## [2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 antifreeze leaks only in cold temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-express-3500-antifreeze-leaks-only-in-cold-temps/135749)

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**Author:** [@Robert05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert05)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-express-3500-antifreeze-leaks-only-in-cold-temps/135749 "2019-03-04T18:40:00Z")

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Why does the anti freeze leak only in severe cold weather over night.

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## [2014 Toyota Sequoia - Gas Tank Problems after Collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-tank-problems-after-collision/135767)

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**Author:** [@hillm\_148994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hillm_148994)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-tank-problems-after-collision/135767 "2019-03-04T18:02:41Z")

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2014 Sequoia Limited. We purchased the vehicle new. No previous damage or problems before I was reared ended in Sept 2017. Body shop did about $4600 in parts and labor, replacing rear bumper cover, rear lift gate, tailpi…

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## [2009 Chevrolet Traverse - Nothing works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-nothing-works/135766)

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**Author:** [@MartineRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartineRoberts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-nothing-works/135766 "2019-03-04T17:38:40Z")

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My car will not start, it won’t even turn over, the doors locks, Windows, and interior lights doesn’t work. The back hatch doesn’t open. The radio, head lights, fan, and the instrument lights are not working.

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## [2005 Nissan Sentra - Heater issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-heater-issues/135759)

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**Author:** [@Derrick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derrick1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-heater-issues/135759 "2019-03-04T17:24:54Z")

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My car heater just blows cold air and sometimes hot air when the heater is turned on

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## [1996 GMC Jimmy shakes at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-gmc-jimmy-shakes-at-idle/135751)

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**Author:** [@KennethPickard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethPickard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-gmc-jimmy-shakes-at-idle/135751 "2019-03-04T16:16:44Z")

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Cylinder 4 misfire changed plugs wires rotor and cap shakes at idle feels great at highway speeds

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## [Starting a 2017 Lincoln MKX without battery or key fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-2017-lincoln-mkx-without-battery-or-key-fob/135725)

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**Author:** [@Kathryn29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathryn29)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-2017-lincoln-mkx-without-battery-or-key-fob/135725 "2019-03-04T14:58:11Z")

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If battery dies & key fob dies how do you start the car?

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## [Oil for high milage car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-high-milage-car/52787)

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**Author:** [@the\_single\_chick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_single_chick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-high-milage-car/52787 "2019-03-04T14:57:22Z")

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Hi all, My guy neighbor (who knows almost everything) and I (who knows all the rest) are discussing (disagreeing) on the best type of oil to put in an old, high mileage spare car that burns oil. He maintains, on the advi…

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## [2015 Jeep Renegade - communication failure code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-communication-failure-code/135616)

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**Author:** [@MelC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-communication-failure-code/135616 "2019-03-02T00:05:08Z")

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My renegade instrument lights started all flashing and the transmission shifted to neutral and the vehicle stopped in the road the check engine code was communication failure. after turning the jeep off and restarting t…

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## [2005 Ford Explorer AC/Heat No Longer Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-ac-heat-no-longer-working/135586)

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**Author:** [@Vincepuccini\_148891](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vincepuccini_148891)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-ac-heat-no-longer-working/135586 "2019-03-04T04:31:28Z")

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AC and Heat used to work at max speed only, now it no longer does at all. Blower motor resistor was replaced.

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## [Advice for Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer/135692)

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**Author:** [@DavidLancer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLancer)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer/135692 "2019-03-04T04:11:45Z")

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Hello , i would like to know what is wrong with my car, recently got it it is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and whenever I drive 60MPH or higher for more than 20 Minutes , it will start to overheat and sometimes it’ll just sl…

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## [Heat, only when moving 4.0L Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-when-moving-4-0l-jeep/135618)

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**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-when-moving-4-0l-jeep/135618 "2019-03-04T01:09:50Z")

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I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 4.0L. I have the common, lack of heat issue. I have done the following: Flushed the cooling system ( including the heater core), changed the thermostat, radiator, the blend…

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## [2011 Subaru Forester pricey airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-pricey-airbag-recall/135660)

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**Author:** [@Barbara57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara57)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-pricey-airbag-recall/135660 "2019-03-04T00:25:09Z")

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I got an airbag recall and when I went to the dealer to have it replaced they said the passenger seat and belt failed. It will cost $1,100 to replace the seat and belt. Really? If it has to be done to before replacing th…

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## [Asbestos in Brake Pads & Shoes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/asbestos-in-brake-pads-shoes/135244)

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**Author:** [@cryzrut\_148673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cryzrut_148673)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/asbestos-in-brake-pads-shoes/135244 "2019-03-03T23:04:18Z")

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I recently had to adjust the rear brakes on my 1987 nissan truck. The brake drums were stuck on and had to hit them off with a hammer. A lot of brake dust came out of the drums after getting them off onto garage floor. …

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