# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [05 dodge magnum stalls when warm at idle.Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dodge-magnum-stalls-when-warm-at-idle-help/83731)

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**Author:** [@Philpot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philpot)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dodge-magnum-stalls-when-warm-at-idle-help/83731 "2018-12-03T15:17:14Z")

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I have a 05 dodge magnum v6 2.7. Only when its warm it stalls at idle. Scanned it code p0137 came back low voltage o2 sensor 1 of 2. I replaced all 4 o2 sensors and still stalling

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## [2016 Chevrolet Sonic - replacing one or two tires after a flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-replacing-one-or-two-tires-after-a-flat/130037)

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**Author:** [@SteveBlake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveBlake)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-replacing-one-or-two-tires-after-a-flat/130037 "2018-12-03T14:53:33Z")

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I got a flat tire on the left rear do I need to buy two new ones or can I just buy a used tire

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## [2008 Pontiac Vibe- Driving home in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-vibe-driving-home-in-reverse/130119)

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**Author:** [@RichardS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-vibe-driving-home-in-reverse/130119 "2018-12-03T14:35:39Z")

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My 2008 Vibe had been driving forward for a while but not backwards (neutral moved forward and reverse acted like neutral). The other night while driving home the car decided to fall out of gear. None of the forward gear…

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## [2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Magnasteer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-magnasteer/130099)

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**Author:** [@Erika38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erika38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-magnasteer/130099 "2018-12-03T14:28:01Z")

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Does my car have magnasteer?

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## [2010 Ford Escape - Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-emissions/129934)

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**Author:** [@Garey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garey)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-emissions/129934 "2018-12-03T14:22:37Z")

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Hi my dad took my catailac converter off my car and you cant replace the oxygen sensor will my light eventually go off by it self from not be able to read the car?

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## [2018 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Lags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-lags/129987)

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**Author:** [@WarrenRubin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WarrenRubin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-lags/129987 "2018-12-03T13:21:44Z")

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Like most manual transmission cars, my 2018 Subatu WRX Premium lags RPM when I start out in first gear. Why does this happen? And, is this okay?

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## [Vibrating 2017 RAM 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2017-ram-1500/130060)

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**Author:** [@jpjorgensen68\_145325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpjorgensen68_145325)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2017-ram-1500/130060 "2018-12-03T13:05:26Z")

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I have a 2017 ram 1500 it has a vibration between1200 and 1500 rpm, the mechanic don’t seem to be able to find the reason and one says it normal, I can feel it in the wheel and the seat

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## [2011 MINI Cooper - Rattles and Clatters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-rattles-and-clatters/130111)

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**Author:** [@Steve22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-rattles-and-clatters/130111 "2018-12-03T12:49:03Z")

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My 2011 mini started making a rattling or clattering sound when it’s running. Sound like plastic in the engine scrubbing against something.

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## [2005 Volvo S40 - Can I disable the security system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-can-i-disable-the-security-system/130097)

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**Author:** [@F.wag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/F.wag)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-can-i-disable-the-security-system/130097 "2018-12-03T12:35:11Z")

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I have a 2005 volvo s40 t5 awd , ans lost the keys to the car, can i just disable the chipped key and install a push button start, by pass the transponder ? I have a coup,e of keys from some volvo’s that work as far as …

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## [2013 Chevrolet Suburban - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-suburban-electrical-issues/130093)

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**Author:** [@RobJosey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobJosey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-suburban-electrical-issues/130093 "2018-12-03T11:33:07Z")

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Total electrical goes out no power anywhere when driving all locks go up and down I have contacted state attorney , Dmv, as well as corporate they are trying to close case and advise dealer will not even trade my truck p…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Does it know which oil I have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-does-it-know-which-oil-i-have/130087)

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**Author:** [@BrentGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrentGraves)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-does-it-know-which-oil-i-have/130087 "2018-12-03T03:09:43Z")

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My 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has an “Engine Oil Life System” that tells me how much life my oil has left and when to change it. The manual says that “This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutio…

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## [89 Ford Taurus starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-taurus-starter/130071)

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**Author:** [@Carol\_McKinley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol_McKinley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-taurus-starter/130071 "2018-12-03T03:01:16Z")

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I have a1989 Taurus with 62,000 original miles. It won’t start. Doesn’t grind when I try it , it more of a whirl. Battery new. If I can get it started, once it warms up I can turn it off, shop, and it starts. Help. I’m …

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## [Low fuel light turned on while gauge read above 1/2 full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083 "2018-12-03T02:00:26Z")

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2007 Nissan Murano and I am between 1/2 and 3/4 of tank according to the cluster. The low fuel light comes on but the fuel guage doesn’t drop or fluctuates. It stayed where it us at. So I am thinking it couldn’t be the s…

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## [1998 Toyota 4Runner - intermittent burn smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-intermittent-burn-smell/130042)

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**Author:** [@ArthurLove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArthurLove)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-intermittent-burn-smell/130042 "2018-12-03T01:33:15Z")

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I have a 1998 4Runner and sometimes I smell something burning and sometimes I dont. The smell is like exhaust but when I take it to a mechanic, the smell does not appear. Sometimes I get the small when I first start th…

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## [New water pump vs rebuilt engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-water-pump-vs-rebuilt-engine/129875)

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**Author:** [@Sue26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue26)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-water-pump-vs-rebuilt-engine/129875 "2018-12-03T01:11:23Z")

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Need a water pump replaced in 2003 PT Cruiser- anyone know a good mechanic -should I just get a rebuilt engine put in instead of fixing water pump?

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## [Wiper blades causing dip in power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-causing-dip-in-power/129873)

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**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-causing-dip-in-power/129873 "2018-12-02T23:37:43Z")

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1987 Ford F150 302 automatic transmission 5 l 120000 miles. I replaced my ignition switch on the steering column and mistakenly screwed up the intermittent wiper motor trying to take the knob off of it so I replaced it …

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## [2002 Ford Ranger - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-trans-issues/130073)

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**Author:** [@TimLuebbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimLuebbert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-trans-issues/130073 "2018-12-02T21:34:54Z")

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I have a 2002 Ford Ranger with four wheel drive. When driving, the OD light begins to blink and the transmission shifts out of overdrive. After stopping at a stop sign or light, the transmission shifts hard out of first …

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## [Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 radiator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-outlander-2006-radiator-problems/130081)

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**Author:** [@vesolo\_145339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vesolo_145339)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-outlander-2006-radiator-problems/130081 "2018-12-02T20:56:16Z")

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I have a MitsubishI Outlander 2006. The radiator cabinet pulls out only cold air (doesn’t heat). Any ideas, any solution ?

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## [Kia Sorento adaptive transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-adaptive-transmission-question/129982)

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**Author:** [@John07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-adaptive-transmission-question/129982 "2018-12-01T13:12:09Z")

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I have a 2016 Kia with a 2 liter turbo. Great car. But the “adaptive” transmission that supposedly “learns” my style of driving down shifts very hard when I’m slowing down to around 35mph. I went to the dealer and the…

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## [2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor - accessibility options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-endeavor-accessibility-options/129957)

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**Author:** [@KarenKnighton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenKnighton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-endeavor-accessibility-options/129957 "2018-12-02T20:52:37Z")

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I have a 2011 Endeavor Mitsubishi I have arthritic hands and have difficulty using the gear shift. I’d like ideas on getting it raplaced, accessibility adaption,or other solutions.

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## [Error codes 1994 broncos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-codes-1994-broncos/130079)

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**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-codes-1994-broncos/130079 "2018-12-02T20:46:17Z")

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How do I check the error codes ?

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## [01 Tahoe fuel system & Tow/Haul probs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-tahoe-fuel-system-tow-haul-probs/129503)

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**Author:** [@BeautifulDisaster002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeautifulDisaster002)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-tahoe-fuel-system-tow-haul-probs/129503 "2018-12-02T18:38:35Z")

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Ok, so lately, the Tow/haul has been coming on by itself. Not just the light, but kicking on. The only way to turn it off is to stop & put it in park. My husband was looking around the steering column & saw an orange wir…

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## [2009 Toyota Sienna - Lights acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-lights-acting-up/129953)

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**Author:** [@JamesArnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesArnold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-lights-acting-up/129953 "2018-11-30T23:13:46Z")

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When the left power sliding door opens, the interior lights start to turn on, but don’t usually stay on after the door is open (although once in a while they do). When the right power sliding door opens, the interior li…

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## [Wierd battery or alternator problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-battery-or-alternator-problem/130061)

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**Author:** [@dkjangstudio\_145198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkjangstudio_145198)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-battery-or-alternator-problem/130061 "2018-12-02T18:27:55Z")

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My 2014 Mazda CX-5 has been having battery light issue. I had to replace a dead battery with a Autozone one about two months ago. A month after the replacement battery light started coming on with no noticeable pattern. …

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## [2001 Hyundai XG300 stalls and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-xg300-stalls-and-won-t-start/130051)

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**Author:** [@Sam16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-xg300-stalls-and-won-t-start/130051 "2018-12-02T18:25:35Z")

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My stall and will not start. Something goes tick when I turn the ignition switch

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## [Transmission problem with fan on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-with-fan-on/127632)

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**Author:** [@eclipse\_spyder99\_143813](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eclipse_spyder99_143813)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-with-fan-on/127632 "2018-12-02T17:49:03Z")

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I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS with an automatic transmission. The car drives fine and has been well taken car of (I have owned the car since March 2000) Recently it has developed a problem with the transmiss…

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## [2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-coolant-leak/130054)

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**Author:** [@Kabba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kabba)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-coolant-leak/130054 "2018-12-02T16:45:00Z")

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Coolant I keep putting cant find where is leaking from every day

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## [2016 Dodge Journey stuck in limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-stuck-in-limp-mode/130047)

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**Author:** [@Joe02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-stuck-in-limp-mode/130047 "2018-12-02T16:40:40Z")

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My 2016 journey with 25000 miles seems to stay in limp mode. Very slow pickup and will not downshift when stepping on the gas. Have had it back to dealer twice with no fix. The third time the check engine light came on. …

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## [2018 Lexus NX 300H - Dusty window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-nx-300h-dusty-window/129998)

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**Author:** [@NancyMunoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyMunoz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-nx-300h-dusty-window/129998 "2018-12-02T13:18:44Z")

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Just read the article in The Denver Post about a 2018 Subaru windshield replacement (+ calibration). My insurance covered replacing the windshield & calibration on my 2018 Lexus NX300h. Remaining problem leaves me mise…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Spark - when to replace timing chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-when-to-replace-timing-chain/122685)

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**Author:** [@Dan111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan111)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-when-to-replace-timing-chain/122685 "2018-12-02T02:05:04Z")

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Is the reason I don’t get to replace under my 100,000 mile warranty the timing belt, is because it is a timing chain? When DOES it need replacing? I have a 2014 Chevy Spark (not electric).

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