# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Oxygen sensor - 2002 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-2002-toyota-camry/127238)

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**Author:** [@Raju01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raju01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-2002-toyota-camry/127238 "2018-10-21T12:47:48Z")

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I checked through OBD diagnostics and found that Oxygen upstream sensor, I just want to know how urgent this service can be for car health ?

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## [Do ceramic brake pads wear out rotors faster? (2008 BMW 328)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-ceramic-brake-pads-wear-out-rotors-faster-2008-bmw-328/127202)

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**Author:** [@Ed121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed121)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-ceramic-brake-pads-wear-out-rotors-faster-2008-bmw-328/127202 "2018-10-21T12:06:30Z")

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Do ceramic brake pads wear out rotors faster?

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## [Cooling fan is on while vehicle is not running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-is-on-while-vehicle-is-not-running/115612)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_Tierney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny_Tierney)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-is-on-while-vehicle-is-not-running/115612 "2018-10-21T05:25:48Z")

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My cooling fan in my 04 grand caravan operates when the vehicle is turned off and while it is on as well. The fan will stay running and the only way I can turn it off is by unplugging the fuse for it in my fuse box. I re…

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## [1998 Ford Ranger Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-help/127075)

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**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-help/127075 "2018-10-21T03:58:15Z")

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I have a 98 ranger with a 3.0 v6 and a 5 speed standard transmission. My problem is stuttering and shaking whenever I hit the gas going up a hill. I figured it would be spark plugs and wires, but I replaced them a couple…

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## [Honda 2005 sat for 13 years need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2005-sat-for-13-years-need-help/126820)

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**Author:** [@Enriqueramirez13725\_143304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Enriqueramirez13725_143304)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2005-sat-for-13-years-need-help/126820 "2018-10-21T03:34:49Z")

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Hello I have a question about maintenance and cost. We have this car in the garage my uncle owned it and he bought it brand new and added custom parts and drove it for only about 5,000-20,000 miles(family guess) they kn…

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## [Doors locking by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-locking-by-themselves/127231)

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**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-locking-by-themselves/127231 "2018-10-21T03:22:46Z")

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Hi again everyone, when it rains it pours. My mom’s 1993 grand marquis is giving us another problem. Our car has automatic locking doors, so when the car is put in drive the doors lock. For a few times now I have heard…

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## [2015 Acura MDX clunks between 2nd and 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-clunks-between-2nd-and-3rd-gear/126589)

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**Author:** [@MikeTyner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeTyner)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-clunks-between-2nd-and-3rd-gear/126589 "2018-10-21T02:52:21Z")

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My car is making a clunking noise between the 2nd and third gear. Very noticeable when it happens but not all the time.

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## [Looking for new fuel tank for 1992 Buick Roadmaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-new-fuel-tank-for-1992-buick-roadmaster/127194)

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**Author:** [@Sandra\_Ann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra_Ann)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-new-fuel-tank-for-1992-buick-roadmaster/127194 "2018-10-21T02:23:26Z")

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My dealer has a problem finding parts for my 1992 Buick Estate Wagon. They now are looking for another used fuel tank for my 1992 Estate Wagon. They found one but it leaked once it was installed. Can anyone help us …

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## [2017 Ford Edge wrench light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-wrench-light/127199)

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**Author:** [@Delester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delester)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-wrench-light/127199 "2018-10-21T01:47:30Z")

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Engine Light/Wrench come on car sputters. Pull over to side, turn car of restart and wrench go off. Has happened 7 times in last 3 weeks. No Code registers Djeff, St Louis, Mo US

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## [2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan - Light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan-light-on/127173)

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**Author:** [@mollyleyva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mollyleyva)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-sedan-light-on/127173 "2018-10-21T01:41:31Z")

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The engine light on my cadillac cts went on and I only have 62,000 miles . What could it be. this car has been lemon. I already had to replace the suspension and the right and left rods and the refrigeration canister ,…

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## [Abs wheel sensor 2010 ford focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-2010-ford-focus/127223)

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**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-2010-ford-focus/127223 "2018-10-21T01:31:16Z")

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Abs light is on, had a scan done at oriellys, they said no signal from front right sensor. I put a new sensor in, light stayed on. I had another scan done. Still reporting no signal from front right. I’ve been poking ar…

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## [1999 Ford ZX2 suspicious noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-zx2-suspicious-noise/126804)

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**Author:** [@DougCurran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougCurran)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-zx2-suspicious-noise/126804 "2018-10-21T01:28:03Z")

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Diagnosing Suspicious Noise - Ford ZX2. My daughter’s car makes a noise that sounds to me most like a bad wheel bearing. She thinks it sounds like her brakes when the rotors have rusted after she has not used it for a …

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## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Power Seat Adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-power-seat-adjustment/127156)

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**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-power-seat-adjustment/127156 "2018-10-21T01:25:40Z")

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The power seat adjustment works only intermittently. When it works, it is fine. When it doesn’t, I hear a clicking sound coming from under the driver’s seat. Everything on that control panel either works or not, so it do…

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## [2005 Lexus ES 330 - Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-timing-belt/127171)

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**Author:** [@JohnFuentes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnFuentes)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-timing-belt/127171 "2018-10-21T01:16:49Z")

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when should a timing belt be changed on a 2005 Lexus es330

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## [1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme doesn’t hold fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-doesn-t-hold-fuel-pressure/127101)

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**Author:** [@Bill31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill31)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-doesn-t-hold-fuel-pressure/127101 "2018-10-20T23:38:09Z")

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My vehicle doesn’t hold fuel pressure when I turn it off.i checked it with a gauge.it has a new fuel pump but that didn’t help.if the engine is warm you have to crank it to start it.if it sit over nite and is cold it sta…

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## [Passenger Window/Weird Fuse Readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-window-weird-fuse-readings/127211)

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**Author:** [@Krystel\_Seijo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krystel_Seijo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-window-weird-fuse-readings/127211 "2018-10-20T23:19:38Z")

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Hey everyone, I have an 03 Nissan Pathfinder and here is what I’m working on Passenger front window not working passenger back window not working power locks not working The fuse for the windows is in the main fuse b…

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## [1993 Ford Tempo - Battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-tempo-battery-dies/127218)

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**Author:** [@Deanna07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deanna07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-tempo-battery-dies/127218 "2018-10-20T23:07:38Z")

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new battery keeps going completely dead after driving it intermitantly

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## [2013 Ford Edge - Won't take fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-wont-take-fuel/127182)

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**Author:** [@PhilipHaselbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipHaselbauer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-wont-take-fuel/127182 "2018-10-20T22:51:20Z")

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I have a fueling problem with my 013 Ford Edge. When I try to put gas in, the nozzle will shut off at about 1 gal. and then I can only dribble it in. I have had it back to the dealer twice. First they replaced the fil…

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## [Brake light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-issue/127216)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_Backinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_Backinger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-issue/127216 "2018-10-20T22:36:52Z")

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1970 C10. Recently rewired entire truck. Electrical was working fine after rewire. Stopswitch went bad (was not replaced during rewire). Replaced stopswitch (two prong variety), but only right rear stoplight works. …

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## [2002 Nissan Pathfinder oil type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-oil-type/127066)

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**Author:** [@JeffreyHorwitzInmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyHorwitzInmy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-oil-type/127066 "2018-10-20T22:33:23Z")

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In my 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, can I use full synthetic oil, a blend or stick to conventional oil?

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## [Hot exhaust melted the bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-exhaust-melted-the-bumper/67546)

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**Author:** [@trulyclueless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trulyclueless)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-exhaust-melted-the-bumper/67546 "2018-10-20T20:33:11Z")

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We took a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid on a big road trip this summer. No problems at all except for one thing: about halfway through the trip, we noticed some strange damage to the rear bumper above the exhaust pipe. It l…

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## [2013 Ford Escape loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-loss-of-power/116402)

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**Author:** [@darrelkramer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrelkramer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-loss-of-power/116402 "2018-10-20T20:23:00Z")

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Check engine light stays on and about once a week after running less than 5 mins. the temp goes to hot and the engine loses power. If I add a little coolant it goes back to normal and is good to go for another week. I …

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## [2011 Nissan Altima - Why this rattle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-why-this-rattle/127165)

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**Author:** [@Edward26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-why-this-rattle/127165 "2018-10-20T18:50:53Z")

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When my start her car in the morning, put it in reverse and back out of the drive, I hear a rattling sound.

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## [2004 Lexus RX 330 - Steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175)

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**Author:** [@Francesca51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francesca51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175 "2018-10-20T18:35:32Z")

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I am having a really hard time with the steering wheel; it’s almost as if I no longer have power steering, particularly when making a turn. Very difficult to maneuver! I cannot afford to get A, B, C & D replaced only to…

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## [2012 Ford Escape - Door issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-door-issues/127159)

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**Author:** [@RonWhitener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonWhitener)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-door-issues/127159 "2018-10-20T18:30:47Z")

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Rear hatch door when attempting to open it is very difficult and does not hold it’s self open and when released it slams shut?

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla - How many miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-how-many-miles/127123)

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**Author:** [@MikePerkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikePerkins)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-how-many-miles/127123 "2018-10-20T17:57:37Z")

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How many miles can u get out toyota Corolla? i. use semi synthetic Pennzoil. 5w 30 oil…or can I use full synthetic oil ? Thanks.

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## [2001 Toyota Highlander - Shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-shimmy/126048)

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**Author:** [@annetam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annetam)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-shimmy/126048 "2018-10-20T17:17:40Z")

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I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander with 75,000 miles. Low miles as I live in Honolulu. no trouble all these years but 2 years ago I replaced the timing belt and 4 months ago needed to replace the engine mount as it was lea…

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## [2007 Honda Accord - Recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-recall/127133)

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**Author:** [@berthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berthiaume)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-recall/127133 "2018-10-20T16:46:43Z")

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I have a problem with this light coming on I have to stop and start the car again to get it to go off and I would like to know if there is a recall on this so I can get it fixed otherwise I will have to deal with the pro…

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## [2005 Ford E250 - Coil packs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-e250-coil-packs/127162)

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**Author:** [@david27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david27)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-e250-coil-packs/127162 "2018-10-20T16:44:18Z")

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coil packs burning up,

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## [Heater blows but not getting warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-but-not-getting-warm/126494)

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**Author:** [@Teresa\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-but-not-getting-warm/126494 "2018-10-20T15:17:15Z")

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2003 jeep Grand Cherokee heater blows but not getting warm… What can I do?

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