# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2012 Chevrolet Impala positive cable gets hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-positive-cable-gets-hot/126496)

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**Author:** [@Jeanne16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanne16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-positive-cable-gets-hot/126496 "2018-10-10T23:12:17Z")

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What could be making the positive cable off the batter get hot?

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## [2017 Hyundai Elantra shuts off the pump while filling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-shuts-off-the-pump-while-filling-up/124604)

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**Author:** [@KATHERINEFTIBBETTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KATHERINEFTIBBETTS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-shuts-off-the-pump-while-filling-up/124604 "2018-10-10T22:03:41Z")

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how can i stop my car from shutting off the pump when i’m pumping gas into it? {i do not top off)

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## [Gasket for exhaust joint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-for-exhaust-joint/126533)

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**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-for-exhaust-joint/126533 "2018-10-10T21:52:05Z")

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This piece fits in a matching socket. There’s not enough flange for a flat gasket. The pipes are held together with spring bolts. What’s the best way to seal it up? I don’t think it was leaking when I took it apart an…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Suburban - Jammed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-suburban-jammed/126532)

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**Author:** [@RALPHLUCHT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RALPHLUCHT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-suburban-jammed/126532 "2018-10-10T21:37:02Z")

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Passenger power seat will not move forward or back. All other functions on the seat work. When I push the control forward or back it tries to move. It almost appears that the left side of the seat is jammed.

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## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 SAT/AUX lights don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-sat-aux-lights-don-t-work/126458)

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**Author:** [@JohnA11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnA11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-sat-aux-lights-don-t-work/126458 "2018-10-10T20:32:43Z")

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My SAT and AUX button on my 2012 Mazda3i Touring 6spd 59K miles stopped working. They are lit up but when pushed they do not show up on the dash display. The CD, AM, FM buttons work fine. How did you fix it.

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## [Replace car fuel filter for 2009 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-car-fuel-filter-for-2009-honda-accord/126475)

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**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-car-fuel-filter-for-2009-honda-accord/126475 "2018-10-10T20:31:34Z")

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Hi guys. I need your help as this is the first time I’ve done this. My car just reaches 160,000 miles and I decide to do some maintenance to it. One of the things that I want to do is replacing the fuel filter. Sometime…

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## [2002 Oldsmobile Alero - Does not like rain or cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-does-not-like-rain-or-cold/126405)

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**Author:** [@RoderickConatser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoderickConatser)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-does-not-like-rain-or-cold/126405 "2018-10-10T19:58:00Z")

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this pos wont start when it rains and cold.

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## [2012 GMC Acadia master switch won't lower passenger window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-master-switch-wont-lower-passenger-window/126486)

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**Author:** [@adam39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-master-switch-wont-lower-passenger-window/126486 "2018-10-10T18:40:13Z")

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my master window switch will not lower the passengers window from the driver side but it will close the window from there. only the passengers control will lower it. can the master switch be bad?

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## [No start withoit starting fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-withoit-starting-fluid/126518)

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**Author:** [@Jas\_Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jas_Wilcox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-withoit-starting-fluid/126518 "2018-10-10T17:55:33Z")

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06 jeep liberty that will sometimes start without starter fluid when its has sat for a few hrs but if I have drove it for a little while and turn it off and start ot again it doesn’t start without starter fluid.

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## [2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class lowers itself overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-lowers-itself-overnight/126506)

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**Author:** [@keith02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-lowers-itself-overnight/126506 "2018-10-10T15:17:40Z")

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my 2004 sl500 front left lowers itself overnight shocks changed no leaks

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## [2008 Kia Sorento - ESC malfunction causes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-esc-malfunction-causes/126503)

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**Author:** [@AudleyEGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudleyEGardner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-esc-malfunction-causes/126503 "2018-10-10T14:51:59Z")

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What causes the ESC to malfunction? and what needs to be replaced to correct it?

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## [Blinking check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light/126501)

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**Author:** [@Bobbiadams24\_143112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbiadams24_143112)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light/126501 "2018-10-10T14:22:49Z")

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I just started my car this morning and the check engine light started blinking and im not sure why helpp if your in the cumberland md area i really could use some help

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## [2013 Nissan Altima - battery charged, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-battery-charged-wont-start/126499)

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**Author:** [@ContrellHenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ContrellHenderson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-battery-charged-wont-start/126499 "2018-10-10T14:22:08Z")

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I have a 100% charge on my battery, but I’m having trouble getting it to start. However, I have also had trouble with the battery due to corrosion

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## [2005 Kia Sorento antifreeze coming out of the reservoir hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-antifreeze-coming-out-of-the-reservoir-hose/126487)

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**Author:** [@coobrz2002\_143104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coobrz2002_143104)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-antifreeze-coming-out-of-the-reservoir-hose/126487 "2018-10-10T14:06:27Z")

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I have change my radiator, my thermostate, my radiator cap but antifreeze comes out my reservoir hose what the problem

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## [2013 Honda Odyssey handsfree connection sounds terrible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-handsfree-connection-sounds-terrible/126489)

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**Author:** [@karen27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karen27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-handsfree-connection-sounds-terrible/126489 "2018-10-10T13:22:25Z")

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my honda odyssey 2013 handsfree link sounds terrible to the caller on the other end. It used to work… is there a factory reset? or any other suggestion you may have. It is basically useless at this point. Thanks Karen…

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## [2000 Cadillac DeVille AC blows hot and cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-ac-blows-hot-and-cold/126449)

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**Author:** [@samanddebbie.s\_143082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samanddebbie.s_143082)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-ac-blows-hot-and-cold/126449 "2018-10-09T15:44:52Z")

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Ac blows hot on the drivers side and cold on the passengers side and from the aux ac in the back. We replaced the two actuators on the drivers side when one of them started clicking. All was well until the outside air bl…

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## [Burnig rubber smell in 2013 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnig-rubber-smell-in-2013-hyundai-accent/78893)

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**Author:** [@taborlexi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taborlexi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnig-rubber-smell-in-2013-hyundai-accent/78893 "2018-10-10T07:50:08Z")

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I have a new 2013 Hyundai Accent (automatic, 4 cylinder) with less than 1500 miles on it. The day I drove it off the lot and up until today, it randomly smells like burning rubber. It happens whether it is hot or cold, d…

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## [2001 Lexus ES 300 check engine light - knock sensor codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-check-engine-light-knock-sensor-codes/125712)

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**Author:** [@PatB32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatB32)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-check-engine-light-knock-sensor-codes/125712 "2018-10-10T03:54:26Z")

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On highway driving only, if I come to a full stop at a light, AFTER gradual acceleration, I see that the rpms move to between 3000-4000 rpms (normal rpm speed is 2000 when driving at speeds of 55-65 mph). What are possib…

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## [1970 Cadillac DeVille - Speedo and cruise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-cadillac-deville-speedo-and-cruise/126440)

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**Author:** [@Terrencewatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrencewatson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-cadillac-deville-speedo-and-cruise/126440 "2018-10-10T03:52:32Z")

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I have a 1970 cadi convertible my speedometer cable is off I’m wondering will it work without the cruise control canle

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## [2003 Ford F250 - What am I doing wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f250-what-am-i-doing-wrong/126224)

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**Author:** [@Steve50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve50)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f250-what-am-i-doing-wrong/126224 "2018-10-10T02:53:20Z")

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4 Alternators in 6 months due to the voltage regulator failing. They have come from 4 separate sources, including Ford. Both batteries are just a year old and have been tested for problems or bad cells – no problem.

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## [Old Ford truck's rain gutter sealant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-ford-trucks-rain-gutter-sealant/126471)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-ford-trucks-rain-gutter-sealant/126471 "2018-10-10T02:40:39Z")

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The roof of my 45 year old Ford truck has a little rain gutter all the way around. Sort of a L-channel tacked on to the edge of the roof, forming a U shape along with the edge of the roof. In the bottom of the U Fo…

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## [Denali spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denali-spark-plugs/89192)

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**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denali-spark-plugs/89192 "2018-10-10T02:22:14Z")

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Is it difficult to change the spark plugs on a 2007 GMC Denali with a 6.2 liter V8.

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla - do you have to keep a quarter tank to cool the fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-do-you-have-to-keep-a-quarter-tank-to-cool-the-fuel-pump/126294)

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**Author:** [@OrvilleF.Midgley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OrvilleF.Midgley)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-do-you-have-to-keep-a-quarter-tank-to-cool-the-fuel-pump/126294 "2018-10-10T01:29:55Z")

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My sister-in-law continually runs her gas low and had to replace fuel pump. Mechanic told her to keep at least a quarter of the tank full to cool the pump. Is that correct? Thanks

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## [My car was damage in the body shop lot, totaled, and then untotalled when the new damage was discovered. How to best proceed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-damage-in-the-body-shop-lot-totaled-and-then-untotalled-when-the-new-damage-was-discovered-how-to-best-proceed/126463)

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**Author:** [@jko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-damage-in-the-body-shop-lot-totaled-and-then-untotalled-when-the-new-damage-was-discovered-how-to-best-proceed/126463 "2018-10-10T01:20:26Z")

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I will try to keep this short but will be happy to answer any questions. This happened in Denmark and I am learning the hard way that the car laws are quite “special” here… Basically, my car had extremely minor cosmetic…

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## [2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500-stalls/126468)

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**Author:** [@Michael09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500-stalls/126468 "2018-10-10T01:15:39Z")

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I have a 2003 gmc 2500hd that starts but as soon as I get off the throttle no matter the speed it stalls.

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## [Info request--97 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/info-request-97-camry/126466)

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**Author:** [@karl-sieger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karl-sieger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/info-request-97-camry/126466 "2018-10-10T01:03:30Z")

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Have a 97 Toyota Camry. 4 cyl. (Not v6) It has a timing belt. Does the timing belt run the water pump? Also, is this an interference engine? Thank you.

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## [Brake flush for 2010 Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-flush-for-2010-honda-accord/126460)

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**Author:** [@ErikBerglund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikBerglund)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-flush-for-2010-honda-accord/126460 "2018-10-09T20:59:24Z")

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do i need a brake flush with a caliper and brake pad replacement (it was sticking, pads down to 1mm)

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## [2011 tahoe brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-tahoe-brake-lights/126456)

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**Author:** [@Judr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-tahoe-brake-lights/126456 "2018-10-09T20:27:38Z")

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Chevy Tahoe 2011. Passenger and driver brake lights not working. Hatch does work. All blinkers, hazards, and running lights work. The bulbs are good. I replaced the brake switch. It fixed the cruise control but the brake…

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## [2004 Kia Sorento - Heater issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-heater-issue/126419)

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**Author:** [@dyeslyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dyeslyder)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-heater-issue/126419 "2018-10-09T20:22:08Z")

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heater will not blow hot, air blend actuator is working, air blend door seems to be functioning, hot fluid in and out of the core, dont know where else to look

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## [2012 Toyota Tacoma - no grease zerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-no-grease-zerks/126369)

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**Author:** [@wlooblain2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wlooblain2)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-no-grease-zerks/126369 "2018-10-09T20:12:47Z")

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I recently found out that my 2012 Toyota Tacoma doesn’t have any grease zerks on the front end. How can this be? How long can a front end last without grease? I feel like I have been betrayed by Toyota.

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