# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2006 Toyota Camry - Brakes locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-brakes-locked-up/123369)

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**Author:** [@jsj39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsj39)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-brakes-locked-up/123369 "2018-08-21T16:43:10Z")

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brakes locked up on driveway

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## [2010 Cadillac SRX -GPS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-gps-issue/123372)

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**Author:** [@Debi35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debi35)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-gps-issue/123372 "2018-08-21T15:39:41Z")

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The “GPS” on the nav screen has a red line through it. I called OnStar and they can ping me in the correct location but the nav screen shows me about in another town. OnStar told me its a GM/Cadillac issue. Can anyone…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Auto stop is stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-auto-stop-is-stuck/123381)

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**Author:** [@ken49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-auto-stop-is-stuck/123381 "2018-08-21T14:33:26Z")

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auto stop does not restart after shuting off . What can cause this?

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## [2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Why do I need an AC Evap box? What is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-do-i-need-an-ac-evap-box-what-is-it/123296)

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**Author:** [@Glasgow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glasgow)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-do-i-need-an-ac-evap-box-what-is-it/123296 "2018-08-21T11:38:30Z")

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Dealer has indicated that our 2009 Toyota Camry needs the A/C Evaporator Box replaced. Anyone needed this work done before?

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## [Master Cylinder, or ABS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-or-abs/63888)

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**Author:** [@Kjsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kjsmith)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-or-abs/63888 "2018-08-21T02:23:42Z")

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My brakes are failing, and the mechanic says it is either the Master Cylinder or even worse (and more expensive!? $2500 for the part the ABS) What is the cost of fixing the master cylinder, and is it worth it? The …

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## [Steering fluid foaming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-fluid-foaming/55390)

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**Author:** [@josephmcl7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephmcl7)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-fluid-foaming/55390 "2018-08-21T02:16:05Z")

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Why is power steering foaming in reservor. I tried to bleed the air from it by turning the steering wheel lock to lock for about 45 minutes but air bubbles keep comeing out. No fluid leaks on garage floor. 1990 lincoln…

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## [Over tighten bolts on starter and ruined threat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-tighten-bolts-on-starter-and-ruined-threat/123334)

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**Author:** [@Morris\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morris_Castillo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-tighten-bolts-on-starter-and-ruined-threat/123334 "2018-08-20T21:55:10Z")

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Hey I’m new to this but I need advice. I unfortunately ruined the threats on my starter. I believe they bolt to the engine block. Is there a way I can fix this or I have to get a whole new block. I have a Honda Civic 19…

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## [2011 Ford Ranger - Won't shift to first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-wont-shift-to-first/123258)

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**Author:** [@robertpiscitelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertpiscitelli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-wont-shift-to-first/123258 "2018-08-20T21:31:48Z")

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have a 2011 ranger sport with 4.0 engine and automatic transmission and it won’t shift to 1st gear manually. why

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## [Sick cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sick-cruiser/123225)

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**Author:** [@Roland\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Smith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sick-cruiser/123225 "2018-08-20T21:02:40Z")

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My cruiser has 230k+ miles on it and I’ve been trying to keep it running. It’s a 2001. I’ve replaced the plugs and wires and a cam sensor along with a few other things and it runs fine. I’m having an issue where it keeps…

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## [Rotor screw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-screw/122987)

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**Author:** [@Melissa\_Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melissa_Hill)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-screw/122987 "2018-08-20T19:15:01Z")

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I’m having trouble getting a rotor off. The rotor screw was stuck. Then stripped. Then drilled. Still no luck. The rotor is completely damaged ( dont care I got a new one ) but still it seems like the rotor screw is stil…

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## [Mazda b2300 clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-clutch/82808)

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**Author:** [@MyFairWitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyFairWitty)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-clutch/82808 "2018-08-20T18:28:37Z")

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Hey all, I had my clutch replaced about a year ago in my 2003 mazda b2300 truck. Recently, it's been showing some of the same symptoms that popped up about a year ago. Such as, it's having a hard time going into first …

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## [2016 Honda Civic, Front Windshield Seal failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-front-windshield-seal-failing/123313)

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**Author:** [@Colleen-Kelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colleen-Kelly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-front-windshield-seal-failing/123313 "2018-08-20T18:25:12Z")

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I purchased a 2016 Honda Civic, new, in January 2017. Approximately 11 mo. later, the rubber seal that surrounds the front windshield started to fall off in bits. The shop manager at the dealer ( in PA )said that it ha…

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## [Scanner shows no codes - but car cut out & won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scanner-shows-no-codes-but-car-cut-out-wont-start/65308)

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**Author:** [@BruceL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceL)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scanner-shows-no-codes-but-car-cut-out-wont-start/65308 "2018-08-20T17:24:37Z")

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I was driving my 2002 Ford Focus, when the engine cut out & would not restart. The starter cranked the engine over, I had plenty of gas,and the battery is almost new. After getting the car towed home, I hooked up an OBD…

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## [2000 Honda Passport - Where is the trans fluid going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-passport-where-is-the-trans-fluid-going/123200)

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**Author:** [@johncade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johncade)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-passport-where-is-the-trans-fluid-going/123200 "2018-08-20T16:36:46Z")

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my 2000 passport keeps losing transmission fluid but I can’t find where it’s going so it is a real problem because I have to put it on a lift to put fluid in it. It does not leak on the ground and it does not smoke. Whe…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-stalls/123197)

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**Author:** [@GeraldPannell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldPannell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-stalls/123197 "2018-08-20T16:35:31Z")

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car stalls at red light , but will take a boost right away.

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## [2002 Dodge Durango - Cruise won't disengage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-cruise-wont-disengage/123291)

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**Author:** [@mikekolves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikekolves)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-cruise-wont-disengage/123291 "2018-08-20T14:48:33Z")

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Curse control will not shut down after applying brakes

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## [2007 Ford Expedition - Where is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-where-is-it/123231)

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**Author:** [@Allen46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen46)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-where-is-it/123231 "2018-08-20T14:36:07Z")

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where is the heater fuse located

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## [1998 Saturn SL - Floods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl-floods/123271)

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**Author:** [@Kelly50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl-floods/123271 "2018-08-20T13:32:19Z")

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Have a 98 Saturn SL2 when I go to start the car it floods right away and won’t start change spark plug wires they were very bad and put new starter on still won’t crank

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## [Van continues to crank after key is released, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-continues-to-crank-after-key-is-released-wont-start/123282)

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**Author:** [@krausj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krausj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-continues-to-crank-after-key-is-released-wont-start/123282 "2018-08-20T13:10:20Z")

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My van has malfunctioned, not started twice this week. The first time I thought it was a dead batter but it was unjumpable. My husband claims he tightened the hot battery cable and that did the trick. It then started fi…

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## [Front end feels wonky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-feels-wonky/123002)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-feels-wonky/123002 "2018-08-20T12:59:08Z")

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picked up an 06 equinox with 140k miles. good tires, even wear and inflated to spec. on short test drives as i just got done fixing the headgaskets i notice a somewhat odd “poing” sort of sound from front suspension on r…

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## [2004 Toyota Camry - Why did it die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-why-did-it-die/123245)

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**Author:** [@ZenaidaBench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZenaidaBench)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-why-did-it-die/123245 "2018-08-20T12:42:56Z")

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Manual transmission, stick shift – someone drove it 600 feet in first gear and it died. Now it won’t start. What could be wrong?

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## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-coolant-leak/123228)

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**Author:** [@james42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james42)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-coolant-leak/123228 "2018-08-20T12:18:14Z")

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has anyone had problems with leaking coolant from the heater core top hose going into the firewall?

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## [New Motor Mounts, Does This Look Right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motor-mounts-does-this-look-right/123274)

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**Author:** [@djxpress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djxpress)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motor-mounts-does-this-look-right/123274 "2018-08-20T12:17:18Z")

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I just had the motor mounts replaced on my 1999 Mazda 626. Does the rubber on these look old? These were supposed to be new, should I be alarmed?

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## [2007 Toyota camry smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-smell/123264)

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**Author:** [@Geronimo975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geronimo975)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-smell/123264 "2018-08-20T04:43:37Z")

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I have a musty smell in the cabin after I turn on the air conditioner. It only lasts about 10 seconds. I got a cabin filter changed and it didn’t make any difference.

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## [2007 gmc sierra 1500 classic extended cab 4.3 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-classic-extended-cab-4-3-v6/123256)

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**Author:** [@Betty\_anthony\_Washington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty_anthony_Washington)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-classic-extended-cab-4-3-v6/123256 "2018-08-20T04:41:34Z")

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I’ve done a tune up, spark plugs wires cap anyway theres still a misfire on the number 5 cylinder the stats are as follows; P0305,P0102,P0128,P0200 can anybody give me some direction thank u in advance.

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## [2010 GMC Terrain - is new timing chain really necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-is-new-timing-chain-really-necessary/123221)

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**Author:** [@WILLIAMFORTNEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WILLIAMFORTNEY)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-is-new-timing-chain-really-necessary/123221 "2018-08-20T04:13:53Z")

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Timing chain replacement on 2010 GMC Terrain 2.4L engine is it absolutely necessary. It’s cost $2,500 Why does GM cover the smaller engine but not this one which is creaky a manufacturing problem

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## [Moisture in distributor cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-in-distributor-cap/123268)

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**Author:** [@Wesley\_Sherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wesley_Sherry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-in-distributor-cap/123268 "2018-08-20T03:43:08Z")

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Can water in a distributor cap cause a misfire and a bad idle?

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## [2004 Honda Accord battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-battery-light/123112)

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**Author:** [@Tom39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom39)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-battery-light/123112 "2018-08-20T02:33:20Z")

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My battery light came on intermittently. Now it happens at startup, and stays on until i rev past 3k. it will be gone until i hit traffic and idle a lot, or the next trip. 2 different places (O’rileys and Advance Auto…

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## [Steering wheel shaking, only when braking 05 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-only-when-braking-05-altima/123182)

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**Author:** [@Taharah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taharah)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-only-when-braking-05-altima/123182 "2018-08-20T02:24:01Z")

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Hello! This has been an ongoing issue and after several repairs, no progress has been made. When braking, the steering wheel shakes and there are loud rumbling and grating noises. The rotor and brakes were bad, only on…

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## [2007 toyota camry vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-vibration/123267)

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**Author:** [@Geronimo975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geronimo975)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-vibration/123267 "2018-08-20T01:18:06Z")

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I have a 2007 Toyota Camry that has a heavy vibration when idling. When I’m at a stop light, foot on the brake, it is about 500-800 RPM, and is vibrates so heavily and loudly that it feels like it is going to stall. It…

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