# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=811

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## [2006 Chrysler 300C no lights, seatbelt chimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-no-lights-seatbelt-chimes/122112)

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**Author:** [@dougduffie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougduffie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-no-lights-seatbelt-chimes/122112 "2018-08-02T22:00:31Z")

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two loud chimes sound seat belt is on why is this happening/no lights on dash

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## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze clutch pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-pedal/122166)

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**Author:** [@Way\_LaVern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Way_LaVern)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-pedal/122166 "2018-08-02T20:32:28Z")

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binding clutch pedal on 6 speed transmission

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## [2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Sudden Accel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-sudden-accel/122135)

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**Author:** [@Barbara00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-sudden-accel/122135 "2018-08-02T20:15:20Z")

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Has anyone experienced sudden acceleration when parking in a parking space?

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## [2015 Toyota Camry -vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-vibrates/122085)

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**Author:** [@Joe04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe04)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-vibrates/122085 "2018-08-02T20:13:14Z")

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Vibration when idling

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## [2008 Honda Accord gearbox trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-gearbox-trouble/121694)

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**Author:** [@Muffled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffled)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-gearbox-trouble/121694 "2018-08-02T19:28:09Z")

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr, V-tech,Automatic,bought used @34,000 miles.Steering gearbox replaced (under extended warranty) at about 40,000 miles. Gearbox leak ‘fixed’ (under warranty) twice in the last 18 months. Currently 55…

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## [Fuel gauge freaks out when it raining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-freaks-out-when-it-raining/122140)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Lee1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Lee1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-freaks-out-when-it-raining/122140 "2018-08-02T18:14:36Z")

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Alright for my second issue. My grand Cherokee (5.7L V8 Hemi), when it’s raining outside and I’ve been driving it for a while (20ish miles sometimes more) the check engine light will come on, the gas gauge drops to Empt…

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## [Acura RSX sat for 6 months. What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098)

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**Author:** [@Bradley\_McClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_McClure)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098 "2018-08-02T17:44:45Z")

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I bought a new car and meant to use my Acrua every once and a while, but during the winter the battery died and I am just now getting around to replacing it. I got it running again with a new battery, but when I started …

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## [2013 GMC Sierra 1500 - Missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-missing/122156)

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**Author:** [@perkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perkins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-missing/122156 "2018-08-02T17:20:55Z")

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truck keeps missing like it is stalling for gas or is it the injectors or plugs.

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## [2019 Honda CR-V - Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-wind-noise/122108)

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**Author:** [@joe06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe06)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-wind-noise/122108 "2018-08-02T17:06:08Z")

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What can I do to eliminate wind noise in cabin?

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## [RPMs shoot up in cruise control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-shoot-up-in-cruise-control/122139)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Lee1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Lee1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-shoot-up-in-cruise-control/122139 "2018-08-02T16:49:44Z")

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Ok I’ll try and make this brief, About a month ago I’m driving at 60 down the highway with cruise on when all of a sudden the RPMs start from 2,000 to about 5,000. The Jeep doesn’t go any faster and as soon as I take it…

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## [2010 Mercury Mariner Braking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-braking-noise/122115)

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**Author:** [@JackieR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieR1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-braking-noise/122115 "2018-08-02T14:12:26Z")

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I have a 2010 Mercury Mariner. Just after I had the brakes replaced, it started sounding like the brakes were grinding when I’d come to a firm (but not fast braking) stop, just periodically. I had the brakes looked at …

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## [2015 Acura MDX transmission hums at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-transmission-hums-at-low-speed/122146)

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**Author:** [@marvinvega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvinvega)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-transmission-hums-at-low-speed/122146 "2018-08-02T13:42:06Z")

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2015 acura mdx ploblem is humming noise on the transmission at low speed

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## [Hot wire under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-under-the-hood/121996)

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**Author:** [@yanceycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yanceycat)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-under-the-hood/121996 "2018-08-02T02:04:47Z")

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My cooling fan don’t work on their own I have it wire to a switch inside the car I want to move the wire so the fan run only with the car running so what a good place to tap into ? Thanks

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## [2001 Toyota Avalon -Tire Plink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-tire-plink/122100)

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**Author:** [@Ryan33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan33)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-tire-plink/122100 "2018-08-02T01:15:42Z")

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My car makes a metallic plink sound with each tire rotation. I think it is coming from the front wheel on the driver’s side. I can hear it best when I am driving slow, next to a building. It is echoing off the buildin…

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## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - White Smoke Coming from Exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-white-smoke-coming-from-exhaust/122121)

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**Author:** [@Liz\_Mulaski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz_Mulaski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-white-smoke-coming-from-exhaust/122121 "2018-08-02T00:39:37Z")

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hello! i have a 2004 hyundai santa fee with about 200,000 miles on it. the check engine light came on about one year ago (code P0421 - mechanic said it was no big deal so i’ve never done anything to fix this). about one…

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## [Lifespan of 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-1999-mercedes-benz-e-class/122047)

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**Author:** [@BernardBeatty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardBeatty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-1999-mercedes-benz-e-class/122047 "2018-08-01T19:52:40Z")

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I just bought a one-owner 1999 E300 diesel with 360000 miles and comprehensive service records (for $2300). How much additional car life can I expect?

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## [2014 Honda Civic Headlight issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-headlight-issue/122088)

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**Author:** [@FredUrban](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredUrban)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-headlight-issue/122088 "2018-08-01T19:43:52Z")

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Have difficulty seeing divided highway markings with low beams. Had adjusted by Honda dealer with no improvement? I have no problem with 89 cavalier z24?

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## [2005 Toyota Tundra V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-v8/122095)

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**Author:** [@pembroke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pembroke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-v8/122095 "2018-08-01T19:38:57Z")

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2005 V8 Tundra wants to skip or misfire a little under normal acceleration…have replaced plugs with OEM Irridium plugs but still have the skipping. Could it be the distributor caps that feed each plug? …never been repl…

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## [Why is my pt cruiser stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-pt-cruiser-stalling/122092)

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**Author:** [@Roland\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Smith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-pt-cruiser-stalling/122092 "2018-08-01T16:13:17Z")

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I have a 2001 pt cruiser with 230k miles on it. I’m having an issue where my car stalls randomly when accelerating sometimes at a stop or when the automatic transmission changes gears. When thus happens I notice that my…

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## [Will Stop Leak help my 2014 Lincoln Navigator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-stop-leak-help-my-2014-lincoln-navigator/122027)

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**Author:** [@Warrenpowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrenpowers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-stop-leak-help-my-2014-lincoln-navigator/122027 "2018-08-01T14:48:59Z")

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I am having freon leaking problems with my 2014 resulting in a hot car… I bought some Red Angel Stop Leak and ask my mechanic to put it into the system and then put the freon in. Is anyone familiar with this situation an…

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## [2018 Acura RDX required fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-required-fuel/121956)

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**Author:** [@BarbaraTalavan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraTalavan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-required-fuel/121956 "2018-08-01T13:53:40Z")

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Can I use 87 or 89 octane for my 2018 Acura RDX? Must I only use 91 octane? Thank you for your response!

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## [Putting diesel in a 2005 Chevrolet Classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-diesel-in-a-2005-chevrolet-classic/121951)

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**Author:** [@Micheleh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micheleh)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-diesel-in-a-2005-chevrolet-classic/121951 "2018-08-01T13:28:31Z")

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Can you put deisle oil in a 2005 Chevy classic Malibu with 267.000 moles

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## [2009 Chevrolet Impala key gets stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/122054)

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**Author:** [@WilliamGoodwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGoodwin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/122054 "2018-08-01T12:36:52Z")

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At different times when I turn off the ignition key it won’t go to lock & I can’t get the key out. It will turn off the motor but won’t go any farther so I have to mess with it to get the key to go to lock and sometimes …

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## [2000 Toyota RAV4 - Coming defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-coming-defect/122083)

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**Author:** [@rav4GX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rav4GX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-coming-defect/122083 "2018-08-01T12:18:23Z")

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what are the likely problems that can be experienced/or the defect on rav 4 after a high millage and what is the fuel consumption rate(high or low)

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## [2002 honda odyssey daylight running lights indicator on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-daylight-running-lights-indicator-on/122077)

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**Author:** [@h2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h2002)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-daylight-running-lights-indicator-on/122077 "2018-08-01T06:48:00Z")

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The DRL (Daylight Running Lights) dashboard light is on most of the time (and the DRL are off). The dashboard DRL liight goes off intermittently, but will also go off when I turn on the headlights. Is this an issue tha…

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## [Suggestion to ward off rodents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-to-ward-off-rodents/121790)

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**Author:** [@JayArthur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayArthur)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-to-ward-off-rodents/121790 "2018-08-01T06:58:10Z")

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Not so much a question but a suggestion to anyone with the 4.0 liter v-6 toyota engine. The knock sensor wires were chewed by rats making a nest in the area under the intake manifold. To prevent this or at least encourag…

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## [2006 Acura TSX safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tsx-safe-to-drive/121759)

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**Author:** [@Ted48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted48)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tsx-safe-to-drive/121759 "2018-08-01T03:32:19Z")

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For a couple weeks now my car (192k mile) has been “jumping” a tiny bit at steady speeds. Quick, small decelerations with an immediate acceleration. Enough to notice anyways. But just today my check emissions & check VSA…

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## [1992 Ford F150 runs rough when switching tanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f150-runs-rough-when-switching-tanks/122024)

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**Author:** [@davis58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davis58)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f150-runs-rough-when-switching-tanks/122024 "2018-08-01T03:23:01Z")

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when i switch from the front tank to the rear tank,the engine runs very rough coughing and and sputtering as though the fuel is not being picked from the rear tank smoothly .

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## [2012 RAM 1500 warning lights after noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-warning-lights-after-noise/122058)

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**Author:** [@Johnny58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-warning-lights-after-noise/122058 "2018-08-01T03:06:17Z")

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Intermittent problem with abs light and traction control light coming on. Hear a noise from under left side of dash then lights come on. They go off after a short time of driving. Truck only has about 23000 miles on it. …

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## [2006 Ford Fiesta: no ignition lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fiesta-no-ignition-lights/122029)

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**Author:** [@CarlSugar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlSugar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fiesta-no-ignition-lights/122029 "2018-08-01T03:02:17Z")

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Battery is charged but the are no ignition lights when the key is turned

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