# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=692

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## [Honda civic 1994 coupe dx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-1994-coupe-dx/133347)

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**Author:** [@noeg166\_147471](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noeg166_147471)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-1994-coupe-dx/133347 "2019-01-27T01:47:17Z")

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I need help with my honda the steering wheel moves freely but the front wheels don’t move, i searched everywhere and see nothing on this, this happened to me when steering wheel lock was on and i turned it hard enough to…

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## [Check gauge light - 1994 Chevrolet 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauge-light-1994-chevrolet-1500/133129)

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**Author:** [@Carrie35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrie35)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauge-light-1994-chevrolet-1500/133129 "2019-01-26T23:14:51Z")

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My “Check Gauge” light came on in my 1994 Chevy Silverado this morning. it was about 32 degrees with frost on my windows. I warmed the truck up be heading to work. As was driving up I-5 about 2 miles into my drive i noti…

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## [2006 Volvo S60 - Wheel fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-wheel-fell-off/133313)

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**Author:** [@Zhaos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zhaos)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-wheel-fell-off/133313 "2019-01-26T22:49:58Z")

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My Volvo S60 had a rotation about 2 month ago and had been driving for about 2000 miles. Last night when I was driving at high way, I heard some noise and the car trembled, then a wheel fell off, and part of the fin were…

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## [Trying to locate the upstream O2 sensor on 2013 Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-the-upstream-o2-sensor-on-2013-hyundai-sonata/133393)

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**Author:** [@jays.pwr\_147499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jays.pwr_147499)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-the-upstream-o2-sensor-on-2013-hyundai-sonata/133393 "2019-01-26T22:24:57Z")

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Hello all. Much, much, thanks and appreciation - in advance - to any help here. I am not a car guy but can usually find what I’m looking for on Youtube, etc. For some reason, with this issue, I can’t find exactly what …

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## [Gasket maker on rear bearing cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-maker-on-rear-bearing-cap/133349)

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**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-maker-on-rear-bearing-cap/133349 "2019-01-26T22:07:31Z")

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I’m doing my first engine rebuild, on an 89 Subaru justy. The rear main crankshaft bearing cap is part of the exterior of the block. There are two rubber inserts on the sides to seal it, and the bottom gets sealed by the…

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## [2014 Hyundai Elantra GT slows down when I press the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-slows-down-when-i-press-the-gas/133386)

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**Author:** [@Kat33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kat33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-slows-down-when-i-press-the-gas/133386 "2019-01-26T20:14:04Z")

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Happens every day, during a turn, just driving on a back road let alone a highway… press on the accelerate. … starts slowing down while I have people behind me and my foot is still on the gas pedal. Brought it in several…

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## [2011 Ford Fiesta front knock sound in cold temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-front-knock-sound-in-cold-temps/133359)

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**Author:** [@Ruby30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruby30)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-front-knock-sound-in-cold-temps/133359 "2019-01-26T19:00:46Z")

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My Fiesta has only 33,000 miles on it. For at least the last couple of years, I’ve noticed that I start to hear a knocking sound coming from the front passenger side of the car when it gets really cold, below 20-25 degre…

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## [Dealership replaced battery when an oil change was needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-replaced-battery-when-an-oil-change-was-needed/112234)

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**Author:** [@jk2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk2002)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-replaced-battery-when-an-oil-change-was-needed/112234 "2019-01-26T17:54:32Z")

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My son has a 2016 Nissan Altima he went to the dealership to have his oil changed,they tested his battery and told him he had a bad/faulty cell. They replaced his battery for $175.00. This is February 2018 and I don’t be…

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## [2003 GMC Envoy XL - Oil pressure drops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-xl-oil-pressure-drops/133372)

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**Author:** [@bobbydenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbydenson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-xl-oil-pressure-drops/133372 "2019-01-26T17:52:08Z")

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car oil pressure is good on stare up but drop after runing

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## [2011 Land Rover LR2 - dealer gouging us?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-lr2-dealer-gouging-us/133369)

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**Author:** [@LuciVail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuciVail)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-lr2-dealer-gouging-us/133369 "2019-01-26T17:51:04Z")

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Looking for advise. Three years ago we purchased a 2011 Land Rover LR2 with 40,000. We had added another 40 in the last three years. I took my car to the dealer to install a new resonator (rear muffler). Upon completi…

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## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - Advice on battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-advice-on-battery/133330)

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**Author:** [@Kristin54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristin54)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-advice-on-battery/133330 "2019-01-26T17:21:24Z")

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I need a battery that will start when the windchill is 30 below. I live in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Someone suggested I purchase a high cold cranking amps battery. Is this a battery that requires any special maintaina…

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## [2014 Chevy Malibu Lt eco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-malibu-lt-eco/133276)

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**Author:** [@Blgmndrn\_147436](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blgmndrn_147436)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-malibu-lt-eco/133276 "2019-01-26T15:52:05Z")

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I have a 2014 Chevy Malibu Lt eco and have had issues the past month and a half. Started off sputtering when I would be at a stop and try to push the gas. The check engine light came on. I took it to the shop that day an…

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## [2016 RAM 1500 - trouble filling up at California pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-1500-trouble-filling-up-at-california-pumps/133361)

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**Author:** [@JohnHazelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHazelton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-1500-trouble-filling-up-at-california-pumps/133361 "2019-01-26T15:41:35Z")

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My daughter owns a 2016 Ram 1500 4 door short bed with V6 and 4WD. She lives in California and travels throughout western states in rural agricultural areas for her job. Her truck’s gas filler neck frequently traps fuel…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Suburban - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-suburban-no-heat/133334)

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**Author:** [@e.ssa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e.ssa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-suburban-no-heat/133334 "2019-01-26T15:42:53Z")

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heater is not working only cold not air .

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## [False warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-warning-lights/73537)

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**Author:** [@Harry007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harry007)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-warning-lights/73537 "2019-01-26T15:26:00Z")

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I have a 2004 Lexus LS430, and I frequently get a dashboard warning that I have "low tire pressure", but when I check the tires, they are all OK. There is a reset button deep under the dash that is difficult to reach. I …

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## [Loud rumble while driving at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rumble-while-driving-at-highway-speed/133348)

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**Author:** [@Bluegill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluegill)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rumble-while-driving-at-highway-speed/133348 "2019-01-26T15:24:58Z")

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Hi folks! I’ve got a noise that’s driving me crazy that I can’t diagnose. 2006 Subaru Outback, 2.5 naturally aspirated, manual transmission with 220,000 miles. At about 45 mph and higher, a loud sound that sounds like r…

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## [No DOT number on tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-dot-number-on-tires/4971)

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**Author:** [@Jad2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jad2007)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-dot-number-on-tires/4971 "2019-01-26T14:12:45Z")

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Hello all, I recently bought a set of 4 used BFGoodrich Radial T/A's from a used/new tire dealer. Got home and was reading the sidewall and realised that there is no DOT number, or the letters "DOT" anywhere. Is t…

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## [Bar with hook hanging underneath car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bar-with-hook-hanging-underneath-car/133265)

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**Author:** [@biz4words\_147430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biz4words_147430)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bar-with-hook-hanging-underneath-car/133265 "2019-01-26T12:51:42Z")

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I let my mom drive my car. She said she didn’t drive over anything but she is not suppose to drive at night ( which she did). Now I have a bar with a hook hanging from underneath my car on the passenger side. I have no i…

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## [Help - Brake Light Socket Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-light-socket-stuck/133351)

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**Author:** [@beccabergquist\_147473](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccabergquist_147473)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-light-socket-stuck/133351 "2019-01-26T12:21:54Z")

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One of the two brake lights on my driver side is out. I went to go manually remove the brake light from inside the trunk, and could not get the top socket/bulb out. It seems to be stuck. I’ve looked around on other forum…

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## [BMW E36 keep losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e36-keep-losing-power/133354)

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**Author:** [@cliffordosafo\_147474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffordosafo_147474)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e36-keep-losing-power/133354 "2019-01-26T08:16:53Z")

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Hello everyone I have a problem with my e36 which is very disturbing, the engine keep losing power and it won’t start again but whenever I remove one of the plugs wire before it starts what could be the cause? Please I n…

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## [2009 Saturn Vue Green Line A/C charging issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-green-line-a-c-charging-issues/133323)

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**Author:** [@ahobel1995\_147459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ahobel1995_147459)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-green-line-a-c-charging-issues/133323 "2019-01-26T01:26:23Z")

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Hi there! So I have a really odd issue with my 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line when it comes to the A/C. I had the A/C compressor replaced after the clutch broke on it. When trying to fill it, it wouldn’t take any freon, so…

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## [2005 Audi A4 - Lights flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a4-lights-flicker/133332)

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**Author:** [@W.Kelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W.Kelly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a4-lights-flicker/133332 "2019-01-26T00:47:44Z")

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2005.5 2.0L quattro, xenon headlight issues. Had replaced both once already. Flickering, shuts off. Is there any real cure. Why no recall?

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## [Motor knocking cant get any power over 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-knocking-cant-get-any-power-over-60mph/133308)

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**Author:** [@Joanna\_Hixenbaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanna_Hixenbaugh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-knocking-cant-get-any-power-over-60mph/133308 "2019-01-26T00:23:23Z")

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I have a 2013 kia Sorento I just lost power can’t get over 60mph if I slow down it starts jerking like it’s starving for gas my motor shakes with I put on the gas and it knocking

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## [Cranking, but not starting from the first time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranking-but-not-starting-from-the-first-time/133326)

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**Author:** [@eyad.alherz\_147460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eyad.alherz_147460)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranking-but-not-starting-from-the-first-time/133326 "2019-01-26T00:11:10Z")

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I have an issue in my Kia Carens 2014. Sometimes the car is cranking normally but it does not start. When I try several times (3 to5 times), it starts . Then, everything back to normal. the car will run normally and smoo…

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## [Shutting off sporadically at stop, transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shutting-off-sporadically-at-stop-transmission/132787)

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**Author:** [@Sam-Glasgow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam-Glasgow)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shutting-off-sporadically-at-stop-transmission/132787 "2019-01-25T23:31:52Z")

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Hello, I have a 2006 Jeep Commander 4.7 65th anniversary edition with about 105k. So I have been having intermittent stalling when at stops—specifically braking. This has been developing/happening over the past 3-4 mon…

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## [2005 Dodge Neon - Flooded plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-flooded-plugs/133301)

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**Author:** [@Rhonda14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda14)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-flooded-plugs/133301 "2019-01-25T22:06:32Z")

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the car has flooded the spark plugs

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## [2009 Lexus ES350 Chirping noise when heat's blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-es350-chirping-noise-when-heats-blowing/133304)

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**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-es350-chirping-noise-when-heats-blowing/133304 "2019-01-25T20:55:26Z")

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There’s constant chirping noise from the passenger side when heat’s on. If it raise the flow setting, the sound becomes more rapid. Is it time for a new blower and how much would be the avg cost to get it replaced?

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## [Heater works sometimes, running hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-works-sometimes-running-hot/133306)

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**Author:** [@David\_Turner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Turner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-works-sometimes-running-hot/133306 "2019-01-25T20:20:10Z")

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2016 Chevy Colorado V6. I am having a few different problems and would like some help if possible. I have had either some vacuum issues over the past few months and fixed the purge valve and that fixed most of the vacuum…

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## [P0705 neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0705-neutral-safety-switch/132877)

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**Author:** [@openshuttersaz\_147147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/openshuttersaz_147147)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0705-neutral-safety-switch/132877 "2019-01-25T20:13:51Z")

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I have a 2007 civic hybrid and the D light has been blinking. It would be solid sometimes, but now it is always blinking. There is only one code p0705. Everything I have read tells me its the neutral safety switch. I hav…

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## [2008 Infiniti M35 clicks, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-m35-clicks-won-t-start/133186)

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**Author:** [@Steve59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-m35-clicks-won-t-start/133186 "2019-01-25T18:07:23Z")

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Car won’t start seems like a generator. The battery is fully charged as I hear a fast click, click, sound. What would Nissan do to fix it?

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