# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=745

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## [2016 GMC Canyon - No Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-no-heat/128381)

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**Author:** [@PatWebb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatWebb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-no-heat/128381 "2018-11-08T19:12:54Z")

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My heater has gone out in my gmc canyon 2016. Know of any fixes or recalls?

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## [1999 Ford Ranger- Rebuild did not help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-rebuild-did-not-help/128445)

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**Author:** [@CharlieBarker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieBarker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-rebuild-did-not-help/128445 "2018-11-08T17:51:32Z")

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we just had an engine rebuilt because of loss of power over a highway road trip and now, since, the rebuild have experienced very similar problems with this vehicle (1999 Ford, Ranger 4X4 3.0. wondering about the vehicl…

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## [I need advice on my 2004 dodge stratus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-advice-on-my-2004-dodge-stratus/128431)

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**Author:** [@Flo\_wheeler\_144281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flo_wheeler_144281)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-advice-on-my-2004-dodge-stratus/128431 "2018-11-08T17:51:06Z")

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I have a dodge that has a cross threaded spark plug that I can’t remove. And these mechanics are quoting me a price of 1,200 to 1,800. Because they said they have to take off the head. What do I do?

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## [2015 Volkswagen Golf - Loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-golf-loss-of-power/128452)

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**Author:** [@Jeffrey40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey40)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-golf-loss-of-power/128452 "2018-11-08T17:45:20Z")

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Lose of power after timing belt change

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## [2007 Toyota Prius - keep or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-keep-or-sell/128409)

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**Author:** [@DonHardesty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonHardesty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-keep-or-sell/128409 "2018-11-08T16:42:59Z")

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When we purchased our 2007 Prius, I had read that we could expect the large battery to last for 10 years. I believe Toyota supplied us with a 10 year Warranty on that battery. Do you recommend getting rid of this 2007 …

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## [2001 Ford Windstar box next to engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-box-next-to-engine/128367)

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**Author:** [@DannyMancillas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannyMancillas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-box-next-to-engine/128367 "2018-11-08T16:09:47Z")

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What is the little box on the left hand side of the motor

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## [Can anyone help me figure out my car trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-figure-out-my-car-trouble/128424)

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**Author:** [@Bub\_Inman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bub_Inman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-figure-out-my-car-trouble/128424 "2018-11-08T13:55:44Z")

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I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5L. I can start it and it will idle but once I put it in gear and start to give it gas the car won’t pull out. It’s like it’s not getting enough gas or doesn’t know I’m giving it gas is …

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## [2002 Honda Accord - Speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-speed-sensor/128439)

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**Author:** [@wx\_huskie\_144285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wx_huskie_144285)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-speed-sensor/128439 "2018-11-08T13:54:32Z")

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Does my '02 Honda Accord (4cyl) have a transmission speed sensor? How do I know if it is going bad? How do I know if it is the transmission speed sensor or the engine speed sensor? Thanks.

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## [2015 Toyota Corolla Poor Gas Cap Design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-poor-gas-cap-design/128429)

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**Author:** [@ybotherroger\_144280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ybotherroger_144280)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-poor-gas-cap-design/128429 "2018-11-08T12:18:25Z")

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I got a used 2015 Toyota Corolla from this shady dealership. A few days after when I had to refuel I got a check engine light. Okay no biggie, probably forgot to put the gas cap on proper. The light persists and I check …

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## [2014 Ford Fiesta cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-cranks-without-start/128399)

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**Author:** [@Samuel00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-cranks-without-start/128399 "2018-11-08T12:13:36Z")

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Car cranks over however, it will not start?

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## [Torque wrench for spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench-for-spark-plugs/72217)

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**Author:** [@yi3o8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yi3o8)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench-for-spark-plugs/72217 "2018-11-08T07:42:55Z")

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Hi, I am a new DIYer and went to change my plugs in a 2005 Accord V6. Most people I asked for a torque wrench told me not necessary and so I went to do it by hand lightly. The car idled roughly and when I went to check o…

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## [2005 Scion xA power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-xa-power-window-problem/128407)

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**Author:** [@Kevin33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin33)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-xa-power-window-problem/128407 "2018-11-08T04:30:22Z")

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I have a 2005 Scion xA with 121K+ miles on it…had it gone through completely 3 yrs ago; however, mechanics couldn’t understand power windows not working (N=1) and working slowly (N=3). My research has led me to it being …

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## [Chevy tracker dying after idling for more than 25 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tracker-dying-after-idling-for-more-than-25-minutes/128420)

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**Author:** [@Tray\_Messer\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tray_Messer_Jr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tracker-dying-after-idling-for-more-than-25-minutes/128420 "2018-11-08T03:48:29Z")

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I have a 2000 chevy tracker 2.0 4x4, every time I let it idle for more that 25 minutes it dies and won’t start back up for another 30 minutes but after that it starts fine. I’ve also had issues where I got stuck at red l…

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## [Upon accelerating fast a noise kinda like its muffled if you will](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upon-accelerating-fast-a-noise-kinda-like-its-muffled-if-you-will/128368)

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**Author:** [@Julie\_Timothy\_Adkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie_Timothy_Adkins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upon-accelerating-fast-a-noise-kinda-like-its-muffled-if-you-will/128368 "2018-11-08T03:39:22Z")

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Having issues with dart gt 2014 , upon accelerating quickly car begins noises , sounds like a muffled sound almost. Changed a dirty air filter . Oil and oil filter is new, changing out spark plugs. It has Lil over 80,000…

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## [2016 Chrysler 300 door panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-door-panel/119898)

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**Author:** [@WesleyL.Butler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesleyL.Butler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-door-panel/119898 "2018-11-08T03:09:51Z")

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The door panel on the driver and the passenger front door are coming unglued and I can’t figure why, if anyone have the same problem please let me know how to fix it.

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## [1996 Isuzu Rodeo - sockets for serpentine belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-sockets-for-serpentine-belt-replacement/128417)

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**Author:** [@LindaScalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaScalf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-sockets-for-serpentine-belt-replacement/128417 "2018-11-08T03:09:44Z")

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What sockets are needed to replace serpentine belt

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## [No power to my dash on mazda 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-my-dash-on-mazda-6/128346)

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**Author:** [@Cameronstanton55\_143929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameronstanton55_143929)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-my-dash-on-mazda-6/128346 "2018-11-08T02:48:58Z")

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So my engine is siezed, but i have ways still had power to my car and the dash/radio and headlights. Well i just went to show my buddy how siezed my engine was, and it didnt go as planned. I forgot to put my ingition wir…

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## [Leaving engine running while filling up with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-engine-running-while-filling-up-with-gas/80741)

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**Author:** [@cilevans1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cilevans1989)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-engine-running-while-filling-up-with-gas/80741 "2018-11-08T02:41:44Z")

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Hey everyone! I recently went on a date with a man who loves his car, a Mazda RX8. Because of the love of his car, he doesn't like to turn off the engine for short stops. That means if we go to a fast food place for take…

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## [2017 Buick LaCrosse transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-transmission-question/116156)

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**Author:** [@James06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James06)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-transmission-question/116156 "2018-11-08T02:13:36Z")

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Do you notice that the transmission is not real smooth. It lurches and at times the car feels rough on the roll and during slow downs. The other day, I made a U-turn and it felt like I got hit from the back. I think th…

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## [Ah jeez. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ah-jeez-please-help/128311)

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**Author:** [@Michael69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael69)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ah-jeez-please-help/128311 "2018-11-08T01:24:20Z")

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Alrighty, so I’ll be the first to admit, I crossed jumper cable wires when jumping my car, it was late and I couldn’t think, so it just went spark like, a lot of sparks when I touched the positive terminal, a horrible am…

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## [Help please: Is replacement DS3 exhaust still too low?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-is-replacement-ds3-exhaust-still-too-low/128379)

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**Author:** [@markmcgeever\_144248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markmcgeever_144248)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-is-replacement-ds3-exhaust-still-too-low/128379 "2018-11-08T01:19:10Z")

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Hi. My wife bought a used DS3 and we recently noticed the exhaust was hanging very low. Arnold Clark replaced the exhaust as the car is still under their 2 month warranty, but it still looks odd to me. The tail pipe does…

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## [2014 Mazda CX-9 - BSM SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-bsm-snafu/128344)

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**Author:** [@Dean22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-bsm-snafu/128344 "2018-11-07T22:58:44Z")

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My cars Blind Spot System quit,light flashing,tech says right sensor inoperative, must be replaced in pairs,$650 dollars each, total bill about 2 thousand dollars.Said the set up and recalibration is extensive and needs …

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## [2012 Volkswagen CC EPC Puzzle / Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-cc-epc-puzzle-battery-drain/128364)

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**Author:** [@devlon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devlon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-cc-epc-puzzle-battery-drain/128364 "2018-11-07T21:57:13Z")

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Hey guys — A puzzle for you. A couple of weeks ago, the backlight of my radio/nav display went out. The radio still works, but CD player doesn’t and backlight is still out. Today, I was driving along and an EPC light …

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## [2013 Toyota Pickup - Scratchy cat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-pickup-scratchy-cat/127996)

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**Author:** [@GaryClimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryClimer)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-pickup-scratchy-cat/127996 "2018-11-07T20:28:22Z")

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My Toyota’s clutch pedal is beginning to sound kinda like a cat being drug across a chalk board once its driven a few miles. Tried lubing inside spring assembly with no effect. Any ideas how to calm the Cat into submiss…

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## [Looking for brightest headlights for 1996 GMC Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-brightest-headlights-for-1996-gmc-yukon/128373)

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**Author:** [@Gregg02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregg02)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-brightest-headlights-for-1996-gmc-yukon/128373 "2018-11-07T20:21:09Z")

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I want to get the brightest headlight possible, what style or model number do I get?

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## [2003 Cadillac CTS- No power, plenty of lights though](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-cts-no-power-plenty-of-lights-though/128371)

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**Author:** [@vernlarge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernlarge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-cts-no-power-plenty-of-lights-though/128371 "2018-11-07T19:37:40Z")

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can not get rpm up no power chck engine lite is on traction conrol lite is on

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## [Coolant leaks and fuel spills. How to clean them off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaks-and-fuel-spills-how-to-clean-them-off/128309)

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**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaks-and-fuel-spills-how-to-clean-them-off/128309 "2018-11-07T17:14:32Z")

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Hello, My car has a hairline crack on the plastic water outlet stem that is part of the intake manifold. It is a common problem for the third gen Saturn SL2’s. The coolant has been dripping onto cables and electrical…

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## [What's wrong with my 2005 Sentra door locks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2005-sentra-door-locks/128255)

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**Author:** [@Allison\_Platt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison_Platt)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2005-sentra-door-locks/128255 "2018-11-07T16:15:48Z")

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I just got a 2005 Nissan Sentra. It has manual door locks. When I turn the car on all the doors lock automatically When I turn the car off all the doors unlock automatically. The problem is that when I turn the car off t…

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## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix - Did new parts cause codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-did-new-parts-cause-codes/128332)

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**Author:** [@stan1k1\_144223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stan1k1_144223)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-did-new-parts-cause-codes/128332 "2018-11-06T20:58:05Z")

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Hi, I changed the ignition coil & the ICM on a 2008 Grand Prix 3800 v6,… with aftermarket parts notOEM, anyways, now the engine light is on with 5 different codes not even related to the original problem, is it showing t…

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## [Anti-seize on spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-seize-on-spark-plugs/128357)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Wilson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-seize-on-spark-plugs/128357 "2018-11-07T14:48:24Z")

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Does using a miniscule amount of anti-seize on a spark plug jeopardize the torque readings?

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