# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport rear rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-sport-rear-rattling/121775)

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**Author:** [@DonB48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonB48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-sport-rear-rattling/121775 "2018-07-27T19:03:07Z")

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Sounds like a rattling noise coming from the trunk door when driving. How do you fix this?

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## [Can this 1999 Saturn SL be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-1999-saturn-sl-be-saved/121739)

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**Author:** [@steven37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-1999-saturn-sl-be-saved/121739 "2018-07-27T17:45:06Z")

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my Saturn sl2 1999 when im driven down the road the engine shakes and almost stalls and when I am coming to a stop I got to take it out of D and put it into N can anyone please help me find out whats wrong with it and so…

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## [1997 Honda Civic - Trans quesiton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-trans-quesiton/121278)

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**Author:** [@RaymondFontanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondFontanes)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-trans-quesiton/121278 "2018-07-27T17:37:49Z")

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Automatic transmission. While changing into 2nd gear, the RPM jumps up a bit just before sifting. I bench tested the VSS under the distributor. The distributor is leaking oil on to this part. test good.

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## [Coolant loss/leak/i don't know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-loss-leak-i-dont-know/121768)

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**Author:** [@Carl\_Phillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl_Phillips)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-loss-leak-i-dont-know/121768 "2018-07-27T16:53:18Z")

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hi all I have a issue with the coolant on my Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi sport 2006. I’m losing coolant at the rate of about a full resovour every 3hours :scream: all the usual checks have been carried out, head gasket is fine…

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## [Jumpy 2006 Volkswagen Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpy-2006-volkswagen-jetta/121764)

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**Author:** [@lett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpy-2006-volkswagen-jetta/121764 "2018-07-27T16:46:24Z")

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2.5l 5 cylinder Engine moves a lot when revved up or quickly releasing the throttle? Feels jumpy or shaky when driving at times. Trans and motor mounts maybe? Does this car have a history of this?

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## [HELP ! Losing coolant, but no leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-losing-coolant-but-no-leaks/69894)

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**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-losing-coolant-but-no-leaks/69894 "2018-07-27T16:01:02Z")

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Hey Guys, its been a long time. I am currently driving a 98 Buick with the 3.8 V6 and 120,000 on the clock. The car runs 100%, and its paid for :slight\_smile: My problem is I seem to be losing coolant, at the rate of a…

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## [2012 Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-mdx/121762)

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**Author:** [@Dunkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dunkel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-mdx/121762 "2018-07-27T15:31:04Z")

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I am having the same problem with the V6.

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## [2014 Chevrolet Camaro: annoying rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-annoying-rattling/121742)

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**Author:** [@trey12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trey12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-annoying-rattling/121742 "2018-07-27T13:19:03Z")

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Is there a way I can fix/repair the exhaust rattling noise by the heat shield? It is annoying!!!

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## [2007 Mitsubishi Raider P1745](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mitsubishi-raider-p1745/121733)

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**Author:** [@Chris45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris45)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mitsubishi-raider-p1745/121733 "2018-07-26T21:38:47Z")

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I have a code P1745 that came on m to truck for awhile, I went through codes and it says line pressure to high. Change my solenoid on the transmission and that didn’t fix the problem. Transmission shop said it didn’t fix…

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## [Too much transmission fluid in Buick Lesabre 2003?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-transmission-fluid-in-buick-lesabre-2003/92585)

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**Author:** [@MorganinGa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MorganinGa)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-transmission-fluid-in-buick-lesabre-2003/92585 "2018-07-27T03:51:18Z")

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We have had trouble with our buick lesabre 2003. Transmission problems. Was father in laws car. Car would run but was giving problems with gear shifting.. as if it was stuck at lower gear.. sometimes would change up to 3…

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## [Firebird headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-headlights/121727)

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**Author:** [@JeremyWX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyWX)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firebird-headlights/121727 "2018-07-27T03:23:02Z")

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Both headlights on my 95 Firebird illuminate but only one is actually popping up. I’ve heard this can be gears and I’ve heard it can be an actual motor and I’ve heard it could be some sort of headlight module. So if both…

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## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: changing power steering steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-changing-power-steering-steering-pump/121746)

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**Author:** [@DevericJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevericJones)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-changing-power-steering-steering-pump/121746 "2018-07-27T01:47:39Z")

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What should I look out for when changing my power steering pump on chevy Silverado v6 for a leak

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## [1992 Isuzu Pickup surging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-pickup-surging/121640)

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**Author:** [@ridesimple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ridesimple)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-pickup-surging/121640 "2018-07-26T20:23:48Z")

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Anyone have advice on a 2.6L 4cyl. that is “surging” normal idle, then down to nearly dying then back up. The engine and fuel injectors and nearly everything else has been replaced, but the surging is completely unaffect…

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## [2001 Ford F-350 dies when I move the vent control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-350-dies-when-i-move-the-vent-control/119228)

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**Author:** [@JoshH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshH)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-350-dies-when-i-move-the-vent-control/119228 "2018-07-26T19:24:27Z")

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While rotating the vent control past the “off” position randomly the Powerstroke diesel engine may die if idling or momentarily spudder while driving. And less often randomly otherwise while the engine is running / drivi…

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## [Recommended maintenance on a car that isn't driven much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-that-isnt-driven-much/113679)

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**Author:** [@stitchinthyme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stitchinthyme)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-that-isnt-driven-much/113679 "2018-07-26T19:08:53Z")

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How much does a hybrid car need to be driven in order to keep its battery from dying? Any other maintenance recommendations for a car that doesn’t get much use? (I see by the “related topics” that similar questions have …

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## [2002 Lexus ES 300 is dripping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-is-dripping-gas/121690)

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**Author:** [@CHARLESHENSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARLESHENSON)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-is-dripping-gas/121690 "2018-07-26T18:29:47Z")

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Right àfter a fill up.I parked the car with the back in down hill .then after a little while gas started dropping from under where the tank is.

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## [2006 Porsche 911 engine drops into idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-engine-drops-into-idle/121688)

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**Author:** [@bryan28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryan28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-engine-drops-into-idle/121688 "2018-07-26T18:01:11Z")

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I have a 2006 Porsche 911, 6-speed manual, 90K miles. At periodic intervals (~3 - 6 months), upon moderate acceleration from a complete stop, the engine will drop down into idle iin 1st gear around 1.2K to 2K RPM. Only a…

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## [Camry Rear Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-door/121608)

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**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-door/121608 "2018-07-26T16:03:44Z")

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I am considering replacing one of the (damaged) rear doors on my 2001 Camry. If I loosen up and disconnect the rubber bootie holding the wiring is there going to be a connector behind it that I can disconnect prior to re…

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## [2001 mercury grand marquis starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-starting-problems/121380)

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**Author:** [@Fairchild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fairchild)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-starting-problems/121380 "2018-07-26T15:45:29Z")

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2001 Grand Marquise has starting issue. Turn it over 5 times and it will start and run fine. Let it sit for about 4 hours and have to do it again. Any ideas? No codes present.

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## [2005 Volkswagen Passat accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-accelerator/121714)

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**Author:** [@donmlostek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donmlostek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-accelerator/121714 "2018-07-26T14:55:19Z")

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the accelerater does not respone

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## [2007 Ford Explorer leaking water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-leaking-water/121711)

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**Author:** [@semaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/semaj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-leaking-water/121711 "2018-07-26T14:49:37Z")

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why is my 2007 ford explorer leaking water it has never done this before, I have had it for 3 months.

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## [2005 Chevrolet Impala snapping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-snapping-noise/121706)

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**Author:** [@brians1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brians1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-snapping-noise/121706 "2018-07-26T14:47:12Z")

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Just had BOTH front wheel hubs/bearings replaced with Moogs. I now have a SNAP sound coming from the front by the brake area when i put it in gear and torque the brakes in reverse/drive OR in gear and hit the gas quickly…

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## [Anyone using regular gas in 2010 Infiniti G37?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-using-regular-gas-in-2010-infiniti-g37/121697)

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**Author:** [@RossBatchelor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossBatchelor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-using-regular-gas-in-2010-infiniti-g37/121697 "2018-07-26T13:39:40Z")

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anyone out there using regular in 2010 g37. any real problems?

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## [2009 Toyota Corolla - Won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-wont-go/121660)

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**Author:** [@samuelgyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samuelgyan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-wont-go/121660 "2018-07-26T13:32:52Z")

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I accelerate the car, the RPM moves but the car will not increase speed and will be making noise as if it is on nuetral

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## [2016 Buick Regal - body panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-body-panel/121686)

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**Author:** [@tony06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony06)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-body-panel/121686 "2018-07-26T13:00:06Z")

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I have a 2016 buick regal GS. I have a body panel that was not stamped correctly at the factory. It is the right rear quarter panel where it meets the top of the trunk lid at the tail light. There is clearly a alignment …

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## [66 thunderbird - what additive is best for the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-thunderbird-what-additive-is-best-for-the-gas/121575)

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**Author:** [@rdw57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdw57)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-thunderbird-what-additive-is-best-for-the-gas/121575 "2018-07-26T09:57:01Z")

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I currently drive my 66 thunderbird to and from work (50 miles round trip) four days a week. the ethanol free gas I us is only rated 89 octane and the owner’s manual recommends 98 octane (390 cubic engine). The questio…

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## [2013 BMW 328 turn signals only intermittently work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-turn-signals-only-intermittently-work/121699)

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**Author:** [@sharonhendrson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonhendrson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-turn-signals-only-intermittently-work/121699 "2018-07-26T04:49:15Z")

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why turn signals work intermittently…

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## [Ask Someone: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis - Clicking noise and hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2002-mercury-grand-marquis-clicking-noise-and-hot-air/121653)

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**Author:** [@LuisMendez-Chaviano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuisMendez-Chaviano)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2002-mercury-grand-marquis-clicking-noise-and-hot-air/121653 "2018-07-26T02:38:14Z")

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clicking noise under dash and hot air.

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## [New car radio wont turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-radio-wont-turn-on/121636)

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**Author:** [@Randyyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randyyo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-radio-wont-turn-on/121636 "2018-07-26T02:12:12Z")

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Hello, I am installing a new car radio, and I’m not getting power to yellow or red wires with the wiring harness connected, i checked the ground wire and it is a good ground with a multi meter. Do you think its the wir…

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## [2007 Dodge Charger reverse lights won’t come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-reverse-lights-won-t-come-on/121701)

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**Author:** [@D\_AmicoThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D_AmicoThompson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-reverse-lights-won-t-come-on/121701 "2018-07-26T02:03:36Z")

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my reverse lights don’t come on when engaged.

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