# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=763

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## [How many catalytic converters on 2002 Saturn SL2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-catalytic-converters-on-2002-saturn-sl2/78096)

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**Author:** [@Karmen\_in\_Indiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karmen_in_Indiana)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-catalytic-converters-on-2002-saturn-sl2/78096 "2018-10-15T20:29:30Z")

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My SL2 has 155,000 miles on it and like most Saturns, it has always consumed oil. Lately, I've noticed an exhaust smell and sometimes it takes a while to accelerate. Also, the check engine light has come on. When the cod…

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## [2008 Ford Ranger - Fuel cap light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-cap-light/126819)

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**Author:** [@Kathycoppock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathycoppock)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-cap-light/126819 "2018-10-15T20:12:41Z")

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Fuel cap and check engine lights are on for no apparent reason.

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## [2002 Dodge Grand Caravan misfire mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-misfire-mystery/126795)

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**Author:** [@DedeGossett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DedeGossett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-misfire-mystery/126795 "2018-10-15T19:49:44Z")

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I apologize in advance for this being so long but I want to be thorough and not leave out any important information. I’m a member of the poor working class and can’t afford a bunch of exploratory fixes so I am praying yo…

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## [Best transmission fluid for 2000 Honda S2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-transmission-fluid-for-2000-honda-s2000/126810)

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**Author:** [@RichardNucian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardNucian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-transmission-fluid-for-2000-honda-s2000/126810 "2018-10-15T18:42:20Z")

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what’s the best transmission oil to use Thanks

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## [2009 Ford Flex - warning lights with clicking brakes, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-warning-lights-with-clicking-brakes-etc/126814)

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**Author:** [@Judy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judy16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-warning-lights-with-clicking-brakes-etc/126814 "2018-10-15T18:13:44Z")

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The tire pressure light, traction light comes on and stays on. The heat goes on and off, the signal lights stop working, there is a clicking noise when I brake and the car is sluggish while driving and this is all happen…

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## [Car wont start after driving it and turning it off .. have to wait up to 2 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-it-and-turning-it-off-have-to-wait-up-to-2-hours/119176)

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**Author:** [@James\_Stapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Stapp)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-it-and-turning-it-off-have-to-wait-up-to-2-hours/119176 "2018-10-15T17:34:58Z")

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i have a very frustrating problem i need some help with. car: 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4 liter 6 cylinder 170k if i drive anywhere and turn off the car, it will not start again for up to 2 hours… which makes it …

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## [2011 Chevrolet Aveo - Strange behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-strange-behavior/126690)

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**Author:** [@PhyllisParkerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisParkerson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-strange-behavior/126690 "2018-10-15T15:49:21Z")

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My Aveo takes spells that when you stop and start to move it creeps along. I can push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and it won’t go any faster and then all of a sudden it takes off and runs fine. No Service Engi…

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## [2000 Cadillac DeVille oil cap popped off and flew](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-oil-cap-popped-off-and-flew/126705)

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**Author:** [@John03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John03)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-oil-cap-popped-off-and-flew/126705 "2018-10-15T15:23:58Z")

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I have a 2000 DeVille , i definitely put my oil cap on properly , when i went to start the car the oil cap poped off so forcefully that it flew over my house and landed on the street

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## [2010 Ford Escape - O2 exchange code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-o2-exchange-code/126508)

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**Author:** [@HannahHarwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HannahHarwick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-o2-exchange-code/126508 "2018-10-15T15:15:39Z")

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The fuel fill inlet message recently popped up and i noticed the little metal flap is gone, my service engine light is on in regards to the O2 exchange, I believe.

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## [Ask Someone: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - Noise and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2015-mercedes-benz-glk-class-noise-and-vibration/126685)

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**Author:** [@Kevin19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2015-mercedes-benz-glk-class-noise-and-vibration/126685 "2018-10-15T14:06:17Z")

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At low speed there is a slight noise and vibration in the frontend. You can feel it in the steering wheel. Higher speed it is not present. I took it in a MB dealership for warranty and they replaced the (2) front run …

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## [2012 Toyota Prius v battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-battery/126730)

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**Author:** [@JerryStencel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryStencel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-battery/126730 "2018-10-15T13:46:34Z")

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I have a 2012 Prius V and tried to start it this morning as I was going on a trip with everything packed. All the lights on the dash went on and the emergency flasher light flickered several times. The front interior …

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## [1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 running rich, no codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-mx-5-running-rich-no-codes/125558)

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**Author:** [@GlenSnow01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlenSnow01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-mx-5-running-rich-no-codes/125558 "2018-10-15T12:41:44Z")

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Runs very rich. No check engine light or trouble codes. O2 sensor and fuel pressure regulator have been changed with no results.

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## [1995 BMW 840 drain plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-840-drain-plugs/126786)

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**Author:** [@David19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-840-drain-plugs/126786 "2018-10-15T11:43:29Z")

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after rain fall rear left side passenger seat small puddle of water.where is drain plugs on this car?

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## [2007 Lincoln MKZ - Noise in low gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-noise-in-low-gears/126650)

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**Author:** [@AnitaM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnitaM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-noise-in-low-gears/126650 "2018-10-15T07:03:29Z")

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What causes a winding/meshing noise from automatic transmission in lower gears?

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## [How to replace rear brake pads on Ford F 250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-on-ford-f-250/126762)

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**Author:** [@Craig\_Bua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig_Bua)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-on-ford-f-250/126762 "2018-10-15T02:51:21Z")

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How do I replace the rear brake pads on an f 250

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## [Knock sensor location in 2001 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-location-in-2001-nissan-maxima/126784)

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**Author:** [@Heather56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-location-in-2001-nissan-maxima/126784 "2018-10-15T01:50:20Z")

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Where is the knocking sensor?

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## [Car stall issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stall-issues/126754)

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**Author:** [@aronjon\_143267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aronjon_143267)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stall-issues/126754 "2018-10-15T01:41:48Z")

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I’ve got a 2012 Nissan Xterra that has been stalling out recently. Usually at lower speeds, when pressing the accelerator there is a stall, then a sudden jolt as the acceleration function seems to kick in. The car will …

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## [Rough idling in gear and park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idling-in-gear-and-park/126719)

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**Author:** [@guthixguy2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guthixguy2010)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idling-in-gear-and-park/126719 "2018-10-15T00:29:15Z")

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my 2010 corolla idles at 600 rpm and shakes even after cleaning the maf sensor and throttle body, as well as replacing the motor mount, ive noticed that a can of seafoam in the gas helps bring the idle back up a bit but …

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## [1993 ford escord lx manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escord-lx-manual-transmission/126767)

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**Author:** [@shooter661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shooter661)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escord-lx-manual-transmission/126767 "2018-10-15T00:22:50Z")

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when not in gear rev high but when I put in gear it dont have no rev no power and I can be flooring the gas pedal but car goes like 3 miles an hour

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## [P0449 error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0449-error/111972)

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**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0449-error/111972 "2018-10-14T23:56:28Z")

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I’m getting a check engine periodically, it’s P0449. This is a “Evap Vent Code”. Is it being caused by the Gas Cap or the evap vent solenoid? Both are original. By the way the vehicle is a 2007 Yukon Denali.

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## [2006 Infiniti FX35 has new coil packs and plugs, still stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-has-new-coil-packs-and-plugs-still-stutters/126600)

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**Author:** [@heather43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heather43)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-has-new-coil-packs-and-plugs-still-stutters/126600 "2018-10-14T23:52:44Z")

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after replacing ALL 6 coil packs and spark plugs car still sounds/drives weird like its gonna die? Like a studder when it shifts? Im thinking maybe the o2 sensors… also on the ps sounds like my catalytic converter has so…

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## [Camaro, weird fan thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-weird-fan-thing/126740)

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**Author:** [@brianturner108\_143258](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianturner108_143258)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-weird-fan-thing/126740 "2018-10-14T23:44:59Z")

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2010 Camaro LT 6 speed manual tranny, noted that when my RPM gets to above 2500, that the interior fan speed increases, even when the interior fan is turned off. Its has never done this before. not that I noted but the f…

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## [07 Pontiac G5 won't start after temperature gets below 40 degrees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-wont-start-after-temperature-gets-below-40-degrees/126733)

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**Author:** [@Tray\_Messer\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tray_Messer_Jr)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-wont-start-after-temperature-gets-below-40-degrees/126733 "2018-10-14T23:41:49Z")

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I had issues last winner that whwn the temperature gets below 40 degrees the car would not start, put a battery pack on it for half an hour would start up right away. I’ve already replaced the battery with a new one. I w…

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## [Subaru Forester 2002 air conditioner doesn't cool all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2002-air-conditioner-doesnt-cool-all-the-time/126768)

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**Author:** [@cartalk\_143272](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk_143272)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2002-air-conditioner-doesnt-cool-all-the-time/126768 "2018-10-14T22:08:22Z")

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Hi. My Subaru Forester 2002 air conditioner doesn’t cool continuously. It’s nice and cold most of the time but stops cooling after about 45 min of driving. I can usually get it to cool again by turning it off for a fe…

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## [Chevy Malibu 08 - Radio. Rear Lights all not working. Video inc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-08-radio-rear-lights-all-not-working-video-inc/126757)

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**Author:** [@Simon\_Loucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simon_Loucks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-08-radio-rear-lights-all-not-working-video-inc/126757 "2018-10-14T20:10:07Z")

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## [2013 Ford Edge - oil pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-oil-pressure-light/126766)

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**Author:** [@ClaudiaMowrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaudiaMowrey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-oil-pressure-light/126766 "2018-10-14T19:55:47Z")

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Low engine oil pressure light comes on intermittent

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## [2005 Honda CR-V rear brake grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-rear-brake-grinding/126770)

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**Author:** [@neil14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neil14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-rear-brake-grinding/126770 "2018-10-14T19:51:39Z")

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right rear brake (i think) grinds when i hit the brake.

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## [2008 Chevrolet Super C motor home fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-super-c-motor-home-fuel-gauge/126746)

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**Author:** [@Denny16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-super-c-motor-home-fuel-gauge/126746 "2018-10-14T18:28:50Z")

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I read your car talk guidance every weekend,and look forward to it. I have a problem with the fuel gage on my 2008 Chev. Super C diesel motor home 5500 which after 55,000 miles started reading either full or empty. I p…

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## [2011 Honda Civic manual trans won’t shift when car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-manual-trans-won-t-shift-when-car-is-running/126748)

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**Author:** [@RenateKalim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RenateKalim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-manual-trans-won-t-shift-when-car-is-running/126748 "2018-10-14T18:17:59Z")

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when my car is running and i try to shift into gear, i cannot put it into any gear (only if i turn it off i can put it into gear). i have a standard transmission (not automatic).

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## [2014 Buick Encore - AC problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-problems/126756)

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**Author:** [@walt52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walt52)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-problems/126756 "2018-10-14T18:10:53Z")

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anyone had trouble with ac in 2014 buick encore?

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