# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Rattling noise when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-shifting/131804)

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**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-shifting/131804 "2019-01-05T14:15:16Z")

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Soooo, here I am with another topic… :sweat\_smile: My leaky E46 316i has another issue (I noticed this first day) It sometimes makes this rattling noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear (Although it’s l…

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## [2018 Toyota Camry squeaks in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-squeaks-in-reverse/131937)

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**Author:** [@jeanette49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeanette49)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-squeaks-in-reverse/131937 "2019-01-05T14:07:05Z")

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why does my 2018 camry sqeak when backing up on a little incline

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## [2012 Dodge Journey ticks at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961)

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**Author:** [@Randy32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy32)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-ticks-at-idle/131961 "2019-01-05T04:54:38Z")

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Ticking sound in Engine at idle, has approx. 70,000 miles

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## [P0171 O2 sensor persistent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-o2-sensor-persistent/132010)

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**Author:** [@Nicole\_Drives](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole_Drives)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-o2-sensor-persistent/132010 "2019-01-05T04:49:32Z")

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2002 slt 4.7 magnum I got a P0171 & eventually P0133 within days, took him in, got a new O2 sensor, no symptoms for 24h, then exhaust started leaking into cabin again, white exhaust… took back, they found a small cra…

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## [Car steering fighting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-fighting/131996)

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**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-fighting/131996 "2019-01-05T04:29:11Z")

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So I have a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. When driving and turning right the steering wheel fights back to the left. It’s sort of hard to turn turn. When turning left it’s nice and smooth. Any idea what this could be? My tir…

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## [2005 Dodge Caravan surgese constantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-surgese-constantly/131958)

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**Author:** [@Julius02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julius02)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-surgese-constantly/131958 "2019-01-05T02:21:36Z")

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What should I do when my dodge caravan is surging constantly especially when you slow down or stalk in traffic. I have taken it to two different mechanics and they could not tell the cause. please help

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## [2009 Dodge Grand Caravan overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-overheating/131980)

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**Author:** [@DAN05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAN05)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-overheating/131980 "2019-01-05T02:11:55Z")

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My van is overheating… I’ve replaced:The radiator & the cap/ Fan assembly /water pump /hoses/thermostat. The dealer says there’s nothing wrong. But they can’t tell me why it’s overheating. I asked the dealer & 2 oth…

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## [2002 Ford Mustang - high beams don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-high-beams-don-t-work/131999)

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**Author:** [@Brayden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brayden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-high-beams-don-t-work/131999 "2019-01-05T00:53:41Z")

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My low beams work just fine but my high beams wont turn on. I turn on my lights all the way so they should be on but even on the dashboard it is saying that the headlights aren’t on. Checked the fuses and they were fine. …

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## [2015 Nissan Rogue - why does AC come on when I use defrost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-why-does-ac-come-on-when-i-use-defrost/132001)

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**Author:** [@kathy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathy16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-why-does-ac-come-on-when-i-use-defrost/132001 "2019-01-05T00:49:44Z")

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when I turn my heater to defrost and back …the ac comes on , this happens quite often, if I had the heat on more than a half hr it turns to ac

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## [2003 Ford Expedition loud metal on metal sound comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-loud-metal-on-metal-sound-comes-and-goes/131992)

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**Author:** [@scratchinghead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scratchinghead)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-loud-metal-on-metal-sound-comes-and-goes/131992 "2019-01-04T22:32:02Z")

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This sound was similar to the sound produced when closing gas cap and it clicks even though it’s already closed, but MUCH MUCH LOUDER. It sounded ominous, and seemed to be coming from left rear side, like it was related…

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## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Trouble re-starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-trouble-re-starting/131971)

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**Author:** [@bob32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob32)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-trouble-re-starting/131971 "2019-01-04T22:04:56Z")

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If I start my car, drive it 20 feet, shut it off and let it sit for a day I have trouble starting it. Keeps turning over but will not catch. I have to keep pumping the accelerator and it will finally start with hesitatio…

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## [Looking for parts for 1989 MINI Mayfair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-parts-for-1989-mini-mayfair/131989)

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**Author:** [@Michelle33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-parts-for-1989-mini-mayfair/131989 "2019-01-04T21:17:10Z")

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Need of a inhibitors switch for 1989 mini mayfair auto cant get then any were can any one make this part or any idea what I can do

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## [2011 Hyundai Accent screeching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-screeching/131990)

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**Author:** [@Hyundai2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hyundai2011)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-screeching/131990 "2019-01-04T21:12:55Z")

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Hi folks. Mom’s got a 2011 Hyundai Accent that started making a screeching sound about a month ago. The sound only lasts about a second and happens when first starting up. After reading through some forums, something c…

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## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-starting-issues/131964)

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**Author:** [@mikeboles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeboles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-starting-issues/131964 "2019-01-04T21:12:05Z")

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get in car, turn ignition on to start and nothing happens. do this 3 to 4 times and suddenly it comes to life. then the next time you start the vehicle, it starts on the first time. no problems for 3 or 4 days and then i…

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## [1994 Suburban with mystery overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suburban-with-mystery-overheating/131976)

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**Author:** [@dominickpastore\_146581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominickpastore_146581)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suburban-with-mystery-overheating/131976 "2019-01-04T20:27:18Z")

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I have a 1994 Chevy Suburban (5.7L V8) that’s occasionally overheating and I’m at a loss as to what the problem could be. Now, before anyone tries to talk some sense into me with words like “sell,” “scrap,” and “take th…

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## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sways when going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-sways-when-going-over-bumps/131987)

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**Author:** [@Rikki32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rikki32)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-sways-when-going-over-bumps/131987 "2019-01-04T19:52:14Z")

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I just bought a used car. There are signs of a minor fender bender but now when the car hits bumps, instead of bouncing up & down, it sways side to side. What could be the problem?

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## [2006 Ford Ranger Lack Of Power While Driving Update: P0300 P0301 P0305 Code Reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-lack-of-power-while-driving-update-p0300-p0301-p0305-code-reader/131593)

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**Author:** [@colorfulpoet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colorfulpoet)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-lack-of-power-while-driving-update-p0300-p0301-p0305-code-reader/131593 "2019-01-04T19:19:41Z")

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I have a 2006 Ford Ranger manual 4 x 4 sport, with 160,000 km (100,000 miles) that I bought back in August. It ran well until today. On my way to work, I drove a few blocks when I noticed when I accelerated there was lit…

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## [2011 Toyota 4Runner - water in the transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-water-in-the-transmission/131872)

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**Author:** [@randy24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-water-in-the-transmission/131872 "2019-01-04T17:58:42Z")

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Water shorted out the safety neutral switch and worked its way into the transmission causing transmission to hesitate when switched into drive. Toyota tech said he worked on a lot of this models that have this problem bu…

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## [2005 GMC Envoy XL ignition key won't come out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-ignition-key-wont-come-out/131944)

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**Author:** [@LARRYHANES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRYHANES)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-ignition-key-wont-come-out/131944 "2019-01-04T17:42:30Z")

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vehicle off and in park. attempted to start…no display … now the ignition key wont come out…doesnt turn all the way back to remove it? … stops just bere removal point.

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## [2001 Toyota Sienna - Brake fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-fluid-leak/131968)

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**Author:** [@yossiKhalon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yossiKhalon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-fluid-leak/131968 "2019-01-04T17:39:20Z")

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I have break fluid leak from my rear left tire as a result my breaks not working properly. I believe it is the wheel cylinder. Do you know how much it cost to fix this issue ?

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## [Hiunday tick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hiunday-tick/131882)

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**Author:** [@George\_Ion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_Ion)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hiunday-tick/131882 "2019-01-04T16:40:42Z")

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Hi. New here so i don’t know if i can paste a link to a fb post. Really frustrated after 8 months of trouble with my 2015 Hyundai. All cars leak some oil in the intake through PCV. In time it creates all sorts of proble…

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## [2014 Kia Sedona - Leaks from speaker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sedona-leaks-from-speaker/131966)

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**Author:** [@kevinwheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinwheeler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sedona-leaks-from-speaker/131966 "2019-01-04T16:12:41Z")

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2014 Kia Sedonna with factory installed sun roof. Water leaks from handsfree speaker.

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## [1997 Chrysler Sebring "service engine soon" warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-sebring-service-engine-soon-warning/131858)

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**Author:** [@FrancoiseMendelsohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrancoiseMendelsohn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-sebring-service-engine-soon-warning/131858 "2019-01-04T15:33:31Z")

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What to about a “service engine soon” showing for the 3rd time. My machinais has been unable to find anything after 2 trials, the last one overnight.

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## [No compression in 1 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-in-1-cylinder/131929)

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**Author:** [@alexk928gts\_146541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexk928gts_146541)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-in-1-cylinder/131929 "2019-01-04T14:55:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 2009 Kia Borrego 4x4 SUV with 8 cylinders. Just this week the engine suddenly stop working. I mechanic friend from church did a diagnostic test and told me cylinder 2 has no compression due to the …

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## [2011 Kia Forte intermittent transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-forte-intermittent-transmission-trouble/131939)

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**Author:** [@DonThielke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonThielke)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-forte-intermittent-transmission-trouble/131939 "2019-01-04T14:48:08Z")

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When I start the car cold in the morning and shift into gear, either reverse or drive, the transmission thumps hard into 2nd or 3rd gear. Acceleration is very weak, but drives okay at 25 to 40 MPH. Any faster and the RPM…

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## [Cold Weather Tire Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-vibration/43720)

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**Author:** [@Navarath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Navarath)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-vibration/43720 "2019-01-04T14:39:44Z")

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I recently put on four new tires on my subie this fall (Continental ContiExtremeContact) - the car was aligned and tiers balanced at the time. In January when we started having very cold weather (-7 F) I noticed a vibra…

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## [2002 Subaru Outback's miserable gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outbacks-miserable-gas-mileage/131873)

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**Author:** [@Scott29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott29)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outbacks-miserable-gas-mileage/131873 "2019-01-04T14:33:49Z")

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Older (2002) Subaru Outback LLBean Edition 3.0L HD engine allegedly with 114000 miles; getting miserable gas milage-15 mpg. What problems may be causing this

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## [4x4 won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-won-t-engage/131925)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Vestering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Vestering)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-won-t-engage/131925 "2019-01-04T04:14:34Z")

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My 4x4 won’t work on my truck. It’s a 2003 silverado 1500. I was on my way to the movie and the 4x4 worked great but after the movie it hasn’t worked since. I’ve replaced the switch, actuator and also replaced the fluids…

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## [Trans care for 1997 Chevrolet 3500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-care-for-1997-chevrolet-3500/131794)

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**Author:** [@DickPreston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickPreston)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-care-for-1997-chevrolet-3500/131794 "2019-01-03T23:49:37Z")

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Diesel w/auto trans , 19,000 miles . What should watch /do to/for the transmition … Does it deteriorate over time ?? Any special fluid ??

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## [New Battery New Alternator Lights still flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-alternator-lights-still-flicker/131819)

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**Author:** [@Christine\_Petraskova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christine_Petraskova)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-alternator-lights-still-flicker/131819 "2019-01-03T23:31:42Z")

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I have a 2008 Saturn Vue , in summer of 2018 the vehicle started to have flickering lights, ac turn off and on etc and was becoming hard to turn on. Took only a day for it to shut down while driving. I pulled to the side…

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