# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2013 Subaru Forester - Can't forget my key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-cant-forget-my-key/120921)

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**Author:** [@ErikBaldwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikBaldwin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-cant-forget-my-key/120921 "2018-11-20T14:49:26Z")

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On a recent trip, the mechanism that detects if the key is in the ignition got stuck, and now my vehicle is under the impression that the key is always in the ignition. Any way to fix this without replacing the ignition …

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## [P0301 2016 1.4 turbo ecotech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-2016-1-4-turbo-ecotech/129000)

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**Author:** [@pinkylette60\_144659](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkylette60_144659)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-2016-1-4-turbo-ecotech/129000 "2018-11-20T14:23:49Z")

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Chevy cruze lt I can not get the injector out to see if its dirty. I have rail out and all.

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## [2003 Honda Civic Hybrid won’t start but battery is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-won-t-start-but-battery-is-good/129208)

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**Author:** [@williTag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williTag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-won-t-start-but-battery-is-good/129208 "2018-11-20T13:51:57Z")

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no start, no lights, battery good. What’s the fix for my car?

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## [2012 Honda Pilot - CEL question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-cel-question/129218)

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**Author:** [@JodyMcCord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JodyMcCord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-cel-question/129218 "2018-11-20T13:41:40Z")

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My check emission light is on. Last month I took it in for the same problem and was told there were webs to clean out. What else can cause this?

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## [No sound? Bad amp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sound-bad-amp/129200)

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**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sound-bad-amp/129200 "2018-11-20T12:32:21Z")

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Hi folks. I need some help. I have a 2012 subaru outback premium 2.5I. The audio is crackling or in and out or just out. It reminds me of a scratched CD. A little googling and the general consensus was that the amp is b…

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## [Ask Someone: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe P1728 and C1627](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2009-hyundai-santa-fe-p1728-and-c1627/129201)

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**Author:** [@libby93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/libby93)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2009-hyundai-santa-fe-p1728-and-c1627/129201 "2018-11-20T02:11:17Z")

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My 3.3l santa fe has a esc light, and the awd light on. The awd is blinking at me and the codes are P1728 and C1627. I tried a new viscous coupling that didn’t get rid of the codes. Recently an auto start has been added …

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## [2002 Honda Accord oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-oil-change-interval/129190)

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**Author:** [@JAMESHILDEBRAND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAMESHILDEBRAND)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-oil-change-interval/129190 "2018-11-20T01:58:33Z")

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How often do you recommend changing the oil in a 2002 Honda Accord, EX, 4 cylinder sedan? I currently have 110,000 miles on it.

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## [2019 vs. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-vs-2017-subaru-crosstrek-acceleration/129203)

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**Author:** [@richard51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-vs-2017-subaru-crosstrek-acceleration/129203 "2018-11-20T01:58:03Z")

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has 2019 crosstrek accelartion inproved for 2017 crosstrek

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee sputters and idles low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-sputters-and-idles-low/129176)

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**Author:** [@ChristianDelaCruz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristianDelaCruz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-sputters-and-idles-low/129176 "2018-11-20T01:06:59Z")

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What could be the top 5 problems for ,my jeep, it hesitates to start and it sputters when it does start the idle is super low and it fluxuates odd, then going into reverse it jerks and as well as putting in drive.is my t…

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## [Vibrating 2005 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2005-toyota-corolla/129174)

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**Author:** [@MICHAEL04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MICHAEL04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2005-toyota-corolla/129174 "2018-11-20T00:46:37Z")

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My 2005 Toyota corolla engine vibrate at all the time when on motion. May I know the possible causes of the problems? Many thanks.

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## [2003 Toyota ECHO transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-transmission/129199)

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**Author:** [@Chris28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-transmission/129199 "2018-11-20T00:42:33Z")

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I have a 2003 echo. I was sitting at lights with clutch in and when light turned I let out clutch and started to move then there was a noise like the transmission jumped out of gear and then car wouldn’t move, just revve…

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## [Engine shut down mid acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-down-mid-acceleration/129187)

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**Author:** [@TheGoel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheGoel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-down-mid-acceleration/129187 "2018-11-20T00:19:19Z")

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I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS and last night while driving the engine just shut off mid acceleration to pass. Car will not start now. Won’t take a jump and clicks like the alternator is hinky. Worked fine yesterday…

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## [2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-grand-cherokee/129180)

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**Author:** [@Krisimanole\_144786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krisimanole_144786)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-grand-cherokee/129180 "2018-11-19T21:41:47Z")

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Help!!! So I just replaced my lower control arm on my 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and my mechanic told me that I may need a CV axle. I just picked up my car and there’s a loud humming noise when I reach speeds of 20 mph an…

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## [Ranger transmission in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-transmission-in-cold-weather/129172)

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**Author:** [@Appalbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Appalbarry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-transmission-in-cold-weather/129172 "2018-11-19T21:10:02Z")

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2008 Ford Ranger 4x4 5 speed Manual transmission. c 130,000 km. Last winter the transmission became increasingly hard to shift, to the point where I had to turn off the engine to get first or reverse. It always shifts …

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## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-airbag-light/129033)

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**Author:** [@sachiko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sachiko)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-airbag-light/129033 "2018-11-19T20:58:21Z")

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Would like to know why my air bag indicator light stays on. Only 25k miles on 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.

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## [Coolant antifreeze tester - does coolant temperature matter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-antifreeze-tester-does-coolant-temperature-matter/106435)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-antifreeze-tester-does-coolant-temperature-matter/106435 "2018-11-19T18:36:21Z")

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So you can help settle an argument for me. I bought one of those cheap $4 coolant/antifreeze hydrometer testers. The instructions say to make sure your engine is cool before you draw in the liquid. I said that this is on…

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## [02 KJ Diesel - Engine running poorly - Timing Issue? HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-kj-diesel-engine-running-poorly-timing-issue-help/129143)

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**Author:** [@Roberto\_Fernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roberto_Fernandez)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-kj-diesel-engine-running-poorly-timing-issue-help/129143 "2018-11-19T18:18:34Z")

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Bought this Jeep on the weekend 167,000km (Australia, if the engine bay looks different). The Story - Timing belt broke so the jeep has had the top end rebuilt, it starts with effort and runs poorly as can be heard in…

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## [2016 Toyota Sienna - How do I get this fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-sienna-how-do-i-get-this-fixed/129029)

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**Author:** [@MarlaUMilsted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarlaUMilsted)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-sienna-how-do-i-get-this-fixed/129029 "2018-11-19T18:10:17Z")

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Our 2 1/2 year old Sienna suddenly started throwing error codes, and the speedometer gauge went haywire. Long story short…a spider had blocked the A/C condensation drip tube, and the overflow water corroded the ECU-the…

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## [2010 Scion tC - Low profile causing problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-scion-tc-low-profile-causing-problems/129162)

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**Author:** [@PaulaMcKinley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulaMcKinley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-scion-tc-low-profile-causing-problems/129162 "2018-11-19T17:42:32Z")

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Are there Toyota-approved rims smaller than the 17-inch ones that come standard? 15 inches? The 17-inch ones keep getting damaged by potholes!

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## [2010 Lincoln MKX power mirror malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkx-power-mirror-malfunction/129116)

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**Author:** [@walker49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walker49)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkx-power-mirror-malfunction/129116 "2018-11-19T17:24:12Z")

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Power outside mirrows not functioning properly

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## [Prius headlights - worth the cost to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlights-worth-the-cost-to-fix/128832)

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**Author:** [@MaggieStockwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaggieStockwell)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlights-worth-the-cost-to-fix/128832 "2018-11-19T17:21:04Z")

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Our 2005 Prius has about 163,000 miles and we have had it serviced regularly. Recently, the left headlight, both low and high beams, failed. Later in the day, both high and low worked. The next day the right headlight di…

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## [2008 Toyota Highlander - Brake Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-brake-lights/129152)

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**Author:** [@marty52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marty52)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-brake-lights/129152 "2018-11-19T16:35:01Z")

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2008 highlander the brake lights come on on their own at night

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## [2010 Lincoln MKT - Gas door issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkt-gas-door-issue/129036)

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**Author:** [@Darrell14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkt-gas-door-issue/129036 "2018-11-19T15:40:45Z")

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Gas door opens in car wash?

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## [2004 Nissan Quest - Stuck in park - What's my first move?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-stuck-in-park-whats-my-first-move/129056)

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**Author:** [@ReinaldoGuievara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReinaldoGuievara)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-stuck-in-park-whats-my-first-move/129056 "2018-11-19T15:35:35Z")

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2004 Nissan Quest, gear stuck in park.

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## [Modifying area near gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-area-near-gas-pedal/129135)

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**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-area-near-gas-pedal/129135 "2018-11-19T15:09:22Z")

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The car is a 2016 subaru legacy. I need to remove the side area next to the gas pedal near my heel to create more room for my foot since the side area is blocking me from getting more then half my foot on the gas pedal a…

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## [2008 Chevrolet 1500 - Oil not draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-1500-oil-not-draining/129085)

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**Author:** [@MichaelPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelPowell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-1500-oil-not-draining/129085 "2018-11-18T19:54:33Z")

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My oil is not draining from top of the motor to the pan. Dipstick always shows low even though there is oil. What would cause the oil not to drain down? Has done this since I refurbished the top side of motor. Motor …

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## [2014 Subaru Forester shaking with steering wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-shaking-with-steering-wheel-play/129112)

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**Author:** [@DeborahDanko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahDanko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-shaking-with-steering-wheel-play/129112 "2018-11-19T14:44:04Z")

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My car starts to shake when I get to it up to 60 and there is play in the steering wheel. Can you tell me what it might be

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## [2013 Subaru Legacy transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-legacy-transmission-noise/129123)

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**Author:** [@MichaelBader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelBader)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-legacy-transmission-noise/129123 "2018-11-19T13:14:48Z")

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We have a 2013 Subaru Legacy & it drives very nice but at around 70,000 miles the transmission started to whine when you let off the gas. Almost like a jake brake on a semi. Anyone else have a fairly new Subaru that soun…

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## [Intermittent stalling dodge stratus 2000 dipping idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-dodge-stratus-2000-dipping-idle/129015)

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**Author:** [@pmargolis\_144671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmargolis_144671)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-dodge-stratus-2000-dipping-idle/129015 "2018-11-17T19:01:18Z")

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This car idles at about 750rpms in park or neutral but in drive after its warmed up the idle dips down to about 500rpms and at times will stall. I had a complete tune up done this past august but the problem still occur…

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## [2008 Pontiac Torrent message: engine hot/AC off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-message-engine-hot-ac-off/129128)

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**Author:** [@MiMi39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiMi39)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-message-engine-hot-ac-off/129128 "2018-11-19T01:15:41Z")

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Has your Pontiac 2008 Torrent had the message pop up on dash saying, “engine hot/AC off”? And doing this when temp gauge working okay.

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