# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix - No juice for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-no-juice-for-you/130475)

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**Author:** [@donhebert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donhebert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-no-juice-for-you/130475 "2018-12-09T05:06:19Z")

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has anyone had the problem no juice to one of the coils

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## [2002 Ford Ranger 4x4 (manual) selecting gear issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-4x4-manual-selecting-gear-issue/130442)

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**Author:** [@warrima\_145566](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warrima_145566)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-4x4-manual-selecting-gear-issue/130442 "2018-12-09T02:00:34Z")

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Hi All. Looking for some advice. I just bought this Ranger 2nd hand a few weeks ago. I’d been using it a few times without issue though only short runs of 10 mins or so. Today i got stuck in a pretty bad traffic jam. I …

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## [Car wants to turn off when rev engine on idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wants-to-turn-off-when-rev-engine-on-idle/130468)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Alvarado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damian_Alvarado)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wants-to-turn-off-when-rev-engine-on-idle/130468 "2018-12-09T01:22:59Z")

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So have a question for you experience car lovers. My Honda Accord drives fine, it just happens that when I have my car parked, I rev the engine up high and then let go of the gas, the rpm goes below 1rpm and my car shake…

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## [2018 Mazda Mazda6 shaking at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda6-shaking-at-idle/130441)

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**Author:** [@JosephTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephTaylor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda6-shaking-at-idle/130441 "2018-12-09T01:44:07Z")

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My car started shaking when idle at 12,000 miles. Is this normal

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## [Do tpms sensors need replacement? (2016 Honda Odyssey)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tpms-sensors-need-replacement-2016-honda-odyssey/130432)

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**Author:** [@donJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donJones)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tpms-sensors-need-replacement-2016-honda-odyssey/130432 "2018-12-09T00:45:39Z")

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do tire pressure monitoring sensors need to be replaced?

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## [2007 Honda Civic failed inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-failed-inspection/130409)

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**Author:** [@gfp1289\_145547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gfp1289_145547)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-failed-inspection/130409 "2018-12-08T23:43:54Z")

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Hello, I just purchased a 2007 Honda Civic with 97k miles on it for a little over 6 grand. I took it to get an inspection sticker and the mechanic told me to drive the car for 100 miles and bring it back to the shop (rea…

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## [Car bogged out, out of no where!? Misfire and rpm codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bogged-out-out-of-no-where-misfire-and-rpm-codes/130367)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bogged-out-out-of-no-where-misfire-and-rpm-codes/130367 "2018-12-08T23:40:17Z")

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WTF would cause all these lights to come in ALL at once?! I warmed up my car for the first time this winter (defrosted the front and rear) and when I took off my car was bogging down. Felt like it wanted to shut off and …

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## [1993 Chevrolet 1500 - New parts still won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-1500-new-parts-still-wont-start/130484)

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**Author:** [@dantrevino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dantrevino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-1500-new-parts-still-wont-start/130484 "2018-12-08T22:24:31Z")

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new battery new alternator but only shows 10 volts runs good 10 minutes then runs rough and dies wait starts again

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## [1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme - 4 to 2 and back to 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-4-to-2-and-back-to-4/130455)

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**Author:** [@RoelPrado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoelPrado)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-4-to-2-and-back-to-4/130455 "2018-12-08T21:28:51Z")

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I changed the intake of my 83 cutlass supreme a few years ago and I had to switch a 2 barrel carbareator into a 4 barrel. I turned off the map sensor and computer devices. I now want to go back to the original motor. Wha…

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## [VW 2003 Jetta issues - Slipping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-2003-jetta-issues-slipping/130478)

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**Author:** [@Timothy\_Vincent\_Lloyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timothy_Vincent_Lloyd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-2003-jetta-issues-slipping/130478 "2018-12-08T21:06:41Z")

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As the title suggests, I have a VW 2003 Jetta. I got a new (used) transmission put into the car around 6 weeks ago and I’ve noticed some issues since that have been getting worst slightly. When I start the car (and I’ve…

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## [Odd high pitched squealing sound at start of accelerating then again when stopping accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-high-pitched-squealing-sound-at-start-of-accelerating-then-again-when-stopping-accelerating/130347)

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**Author:** [@Andythorne\_145511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andythorne_145511)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-high-pitched-squealing-sound-at-start-of-accelerating-then-again-when-stopping-accelerating/130347 "2018-12-08T19:17:47Z")

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2013 Ford Escape 2.0 se with approximately 90k on the clock, following service where fuel evaporate valve was replaced and engine oxygen sensors reset the car has made a rather odd high pitched grinding/squealing sound a…

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## [Left side headlight won’t turn on ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-headlight-won-t-turn-on/130436)

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**Author:** [@Wasiq\_Ali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wasiq_Ali)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-headlight-won-t-turn-on/130436 "2018-12-08T18:04:21Z")

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I have a 2014 Toyota Camry SE 2.4l and the left hand headlight is not turning on, right side headlight works just fine and all the indicators turn on too it’s just the left headlight that’s not working, could it be the f…

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## [2006 Mercury Mountaineer - Lights stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-mountaineer-lights-stopped/130451)

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**Author:** [@HaroldEHowse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HaroldEHowse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-mountaineer-lights-stopped/130451 "2018-12-08T16:56:24Z")

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fog lights stop workinmg

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## [2018 Ford Explorer -TPMS mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-tpms-mystery/130457)

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**Author:** [@Don20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don20)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-tpms-mystery/130457 "2018-12-08T16:48:39Z")

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The winter wheels I rotate in during winter have the same TPMS sensors I had in my 2015 Explorer. However, they do not work with my 2018 Explorer. A Tires Plus tech went through the reset protocol and things appeared t…

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## [2014 Toyota Avalon wet carpet: passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-wet-carpet-passenger-side/125833)

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**Author:** [@Marty11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marty11)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-wet-carpet-passenger-side/125833 "2018-12-08T16:32:02Z")

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I have same problem with water in carpet on passenger side. Starts under passenger seat and puddles in rear compartment. Anyone know how this could be. Went through a big rain. What could be plugged to cause this.

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## [Clicks on the driver’s side - 2004 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicks-on-the-driver-s-side-2004-ford-f150/130434)

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**Author:** [@Jay44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicks-on-the-driver-s-side-2004-ford-f150/130434 "2018-12-08T15:35:28Z")

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my truck when it starts and when it running make clicking sound for the driver side of the motor. its a 2004 f150 new body 5.4L at low RPM is runs fine but if I accelerate hard the power would drop and start bogging. I t…

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## [2012 Land Rover Range Rover - Buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-land-rover-range-rover-buying-used/130449)

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**Author:** [@Don01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-land-rover-range-rover-buying-used/130449 "2018-12-08T15:34:43Z")

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Hi. I’m about to purchase a 2012 RR Super Charged with 42,000 miles. Is it anything particular I should check for? Are you having problem with increased mileage? Thanks!

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## [Bad smell from AC - 2005 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-smell-from-ac-2005-nissan-maxima/130422)

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**Author:** [@BRIANCASTRO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRIANCASTRO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-smell-from-ac-2005-nissan-maxima/130422 "2018-12-08T15:26:43Z")

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bad smell when i turn my ac or heat on even with new air and cabin filter

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## [1981 Nissan Datsun 1600 Fairlady - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-wont-start/130447)

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**Author:** [@danyoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danyoung)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-wont-start/130447 "2018-12-08T15:11:31Z")

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1981 Datsun 720 truck will not start. I had the battery checked and it is good. Lights, radio, etc will not work. Where do I start trouble shooting? tks Dan

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## [Update on Ford Taurus and new problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-ford-taurus-and-new-problems/130445)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-ford-taurus-and-new-problems/130445 "2018-12-08T14:23:21Z")

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Okay everyone. Good news the exhaust leak that I thought I had was the power steering pump leaking which was causing fluid on the exhaust making the smoke right at the connection where the cat converter went to the exhau…

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## [Way to much oil in truck now issues help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/way-to-much-oil-in-truck-now-issues-help/130246)

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**Author:** [@Zaidrium\_Zackery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zaidrium_Zackery)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/way-to-much-oil-in-truck-now-issues-help/130246 "2018-12-08T07:30:42Z")

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Ok like an idiot i forgot to take out old oil before i put new in.i drove for about 30 min white smoke begain to comeout the tail pipe not to thick but not thin neather. Than car begain to shake . loss of acceleration. S…

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## [2013 Ford Ranger vibrates during shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-ranger-vibrates-during-shift/130364)

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**Author:** [@ColMathiesen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColMathiesen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-ranger-vibrates-during-shift/130364 "2018-12-08T07:09:01Z")

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Hi, I have a ford ranger that was an annoying vibration as the transmission up changes through the lower gears (1-4th) The auto transmission seems a little slow to select the next gear (slip) has any body else experien…

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## [More Sienna door handle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-sienna-door-handle-issues/130368)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-sienna-door-handle-issues/130368 "2018-12-08T06:22:37Z")

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It’s time, once again, to replace a broken door handle on my Sienna. Are ALL old Siennas plagued with terrible outer door handles, or is it just mine? Yeah, I know that my car is almost 20 years old, but still… It see…

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## [2012 Camry fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-fobs/130397)

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**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-fobs/130397 "2018-12-08T05:34:35Z")

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2012 Toyota Camry LE key fobs . I have keyless entry, not smart key. I replaced the battery in one fob and I now have had both fobs apart a couple of times. Lock, unlock, and trunk all work. When either fob is apart,…

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## [2014 Dodge Dart - Two problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-dart-two-problems/130427)

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**Author:** [@Alderman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alderman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-dart-two-problems/130427 "2018-12-08T05:22:31Z")

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My radio does not work the heater blower does not work at times

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## [2004 Ford Excursion - New battery, what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-excursion-new-battery-what-next/130384)

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**Author:** [@David18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David18)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-excursion-new-battery-what-next/130384 "2018-12-08T04:30:35Z")

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Battery new, wires right, engine won’t start

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## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-starting-issues/130266)

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**Author:** [@Mr.Breed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Breed)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-starting-issues/130266 "2018-12-08T03:11:30Z")

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12 Odyssey will not start ONLY the first time when it is below 32. The second time starts right up. Is a test worth it? Will a plug test tell me what might need attention? 200 test at Honda dealership.

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## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Sunglass holder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-sunglass-holder/130407)

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**Author:** [@Bob56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-sunglass-holder/130407 "2018-12-07T21:44:07Z")

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How to remove and replace sunglasses holder.

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## [2012 Fiat 500 - No compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-no-compression/130414)

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**Author:** [@Andrew44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-no-compression/130414 "2018-12-07T21:37:47Z")

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After car started shaking upon startup and engine light flashing, I was told the #2 cylinder has no compression at all. Fiat will not take the engine apart to investigate further without charging me several thousand dol…

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## [1987 Volkswagen Vanagon - What else can I be doing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volkswagen-vanagon-what-else-can-i-be-doing/130405)

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**Author:** [@Frank40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volkswagen-vanagon-what-else-can-i-be-doing/130405 "2018-12-07T20:26:18Z")

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I have 200,000 miles on my '87 VW weekender pop-top. Other than oil changes and two sets of plugs and points, and Oxegen sensors, there has been no engine work needed or done. The compression is good, gas mileage 17-18 h…

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