# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [1999 Toyota Camry takes about 10 key turns to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-takes-about-10-key-turns-to-start/120554)

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**Author:** [@MikeHayes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeHayes)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-takes-about-10-key-turns-to-start/120554 "2018-07-12T02:08:13Z")

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I have a '99 Toyota Camry LE V6 standard (not automatic). When trying to start the car, it usually takes many key turns (~10 times) to get the car to start. On occasion, turning the steering wheel seems to help. What co…

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## [2006 Ford Ranger "door ajar" light and chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-door-ajar-light-and-chime/120352)

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**Author:** [@Buck30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buck30)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-door-ajar-light-and-chime/120352 "2018-07-12T00:21:19Z")

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Door ajar dash light, dome light and warning chime go off and on intermittently. Have sprayed door latch mechanism with WD-40 in the event switch is dirty or stuck. Helps for short time and then problem begins again. …

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## [Mechanic Forgot to Tighten Radiator Cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-forgot-to-tighten-radiator-cap/120835)

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**Author:** [@GillmanJeepTechsAreAss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GillmanJeepTechsAreAss)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-forgot-to-tighten-radiator-cap/120835 "2018-07-11T23:54:34Z")

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I took my Jeep into the dealership for an engine computer problem on Friday. On Monday they call me back saying the problem is fixed and its ready to get picked up. I pay my labor fee and start driving home. On my way h…

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## [2013 Dodge Avenger throttle body check engine light anti lock symbol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-throttle-body-check-engine-light-anti-lock-symbol/99312)

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**Author:** [@Montesheltonxf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Montesheltonxf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-throttle-body-check-engine-light-anti-lock-symbol/99312 "2018-07-11T23:02:13Z")

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Bought my 2013 avenger new. Since last month the throttle body signal came on. I can't accelerate. Then the check engine light comes on. I learned I can temporarily reset it by turning off the car then restarting. It giv…

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## [2005 Chevy Classic, chirping from tire only when I first start driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-chirping-from-tire-only-when-i-first-start-driving/120807)

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**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-chirping-from-tire-only-when-i-first-start-driving/120807 "2018-07-11T22:35:54Z")

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157k miles. The other day I noticed a chirping that sounds like it’s coming from my back driver side tire. It happens when I first back out of my driveway and sometimes when I turn left off my street, and that’s it. It’s…

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## [2017 Nissan Murano - 12K miles for "computer warranty?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-12k-miles-for-computer-warranty/120820)

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**Author:** [@BridgettKimbrough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BridgettKimbrough)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-12k-miles-for-computer-warranty/120820 "2018-07-11T22:11:33Z")

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Is anyone else having problems with the rear hatch not opening? I have taken mine in twice. The first time they “reset” it and it worked for a couple of months. I took it in yesterday and they said that it is a “compu…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-wont-start/120852)

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**Author:** [@Cortez1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cortez1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-wont-start/120852 "2018-07-11T22:01:45Z")

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My Cruze just wouldn’t start, acting as though the battery is dead. I replaced the battery 9 months ago.

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## [2004 Lincoln Town Car transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-transmission/120849)

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**Author:** [@EdwardKrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardKrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-transmission/120849 "2018-07-11T21:40:34Z")

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Does a 2004 Lincoln Town Car have a cable attached to the transmission which controls the gears? That’s what mechanic said…costs to replace because transmission must be removed.

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## [2006 Mercury Grand Marquis paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-grand-marquis-paint-peeling/120833)

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**Author:** [@Ron15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-grand-marquis-paint-peeling/120833 "2018-07-11T21:22:24Z")

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Peeling paint on 2006 grand marquis

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## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country power doors won't work if you use the handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-doors-wont-work-if-you-use-the-handles/120844)

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**Author:** [@Ginger09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginger09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-doors-wont-work-if-you-use-the-handles/120844 "2018-07-11T21:18:51Z")

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The Right and Left Rear Power Doors will not open or close when using the door handles or button. They will operate when using the console control buttons.

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## [2011 Toyota Camry transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-transmission-issues/120631)

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**Author:** [@KimFrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimFrey)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-transmission-issues/120631 "2018-07-11T21:04:39Z")

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Having transmission issues. Doesn’t always get out of first gear. Anyone with a similar problem and what kind of repair was required? Thanks

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## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - DCT Skips gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-dct-skips-gears/120828)

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**Author:** [@HectorMorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HectorMorin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-dct-skips-gears/120828 "2018-07-11T18:55:52Z")

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo AWD dual clutch transmission. Skipping gears 1,3,5. Anyone have the same issue? Possible problems?

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## [2002 Honda Accord O2 sensor failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794)

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**Author:** [@Meg58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg58)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794 "2018-07-11T18:06:54Z")

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Firstly, thanks for having a podcast. You’re entertaining and educational; a rare combo. Should have come to you sooner, but we have been trying to set the O2 sensor and it has failed. Put on many miles and still rep…

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## [1996 Volvo 850 Engine quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-engine-quits/120809)

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**Author:** [@michaellduffy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaellduffy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-engine-quits/120809 "2018-07-11T18:05:41Z")

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96 volvo 850 glt wgn,stays in limp mode,is it the tcm,already replaced pnp switch

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## [2016 GMC Yukon infotainment screen blackout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-yukon-infotainment-screen-blackout/120787)

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**Author:** [@Roselyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roselyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-yukon-infotainment-screen-blackout/120787 "2018-07-11T17:08:34Z")

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why does the infotainment screen black out

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## [1993 Ford E-150 Club Wagon: What is this electrical device?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e-150-club-wagon-what-is-this-electrical-device/120824)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_Tamborello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Tamborello)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e-150-club-wagon-what-is-this-electrical-device/120824 "2018-07-11T17:04:53Z")

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I have a 1993 Ford Club Wagon Chateau (e-150). On the passenger-side frame rail, about halfway between the wheels, I see this little, black box mounted there and with an electrical conduit connected to it. It’s about an …

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## [Volvo S40 Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-reliability/88014)

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**Author:** [@mrchosop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrchosop)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-reliability/88014 "2018-07-11T16:09:33Z")

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Hey everyone, I have a question. I'm currently a college student, and am in the market for a used car, somewhere between $5-$6K. I've been investigating a lot of different options and car postings listed on various we…

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## [2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport loud on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-loud-on-startup/120781)

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**Author:** [@BrianMount](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianMount)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-loud-on-startup/120781 "2018-07-11T14:52:13Z")

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2008 impreza 2.5 ,180,000 KM engine sound louder on cold start up quits down after few minutes .It is summer time now it did not make this louder noise in winter.

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## [2007 Nissan Quest catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-catalytic-converter/120801)

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**Author:** [@Sherri41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherri41)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-catalytic-converter/120801 "2018-07-11T14:21:51Z")

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I have a 2007 Nissan quest with 121000 miles got in a accident last year car hit me in back vehicle had a oil leak got this repaired, had the brake and battery light came on battery and alternator were replaced last year…

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## [2015 Honda Odyssey - Why won't door switch work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-why-wont-door-switch-work/120812)

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**Author:** [@JohnDay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-why-wont-door-switch-work/120812 "2018-07-11T13:27:24Z")

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Driver-side rear button won’t open the sliding door, but closes it OK. Driver’s control buttons work OK, opening/closing the sliding door. Also can manually open the door by pulling on door handle OK. The passenger-si…

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## [2007 Nissan Pathfinder cruise control light won't come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-cruise-control-light-wont-come-on/120626)

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**Author:** [@Rick22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-cruise-control-light-wont-come-on/120626 "2018-07-11T12:29:07Z")

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After getting a routine oil change and filter change the cruise control light failed to come on driving home from the workshop.

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## [Tpms question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-question/109778)

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**Author:** [@corvairbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corvairbob)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-question/109778 "2018-07-11T10:54:59Z")

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can anyone direct me to a site that will show me what tpms sensor with work on my car? i have a chance to get a set of 4 used sensors that came from a car 2016 model year chrysler and i have an 05 pacifica. i can get the…

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## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado - Not old enough to smoke yet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-not-old-enough-to-smoke-yet/120770)

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**Author:** [@Cowboystx21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cowboystx21)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-not-old-enough-to-smoke-yet/120770 "2018-07-11T09:57:09Z")

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White smoke comes out of my exhaust when i first start it… Why?

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## [1973 Dodge Ram Van - Oil pressure rises after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-dodge-ram-van-oil-pressure-rises-after-sitting/120768)

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**Author:** [@MikeR59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeR59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-dodge-ram-van-oil-pressure-rises-after-sitting/120768 "2018-07-11T03:29:32Z")

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I have a 1973 Dodge Van, 360 engine with about 35,000 since rebuild BUT the van was not started for 10 years. Have now driven about 2500 miles in last 5 years and recently oil pressure went from a typical 45psi to 65psi…

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## [1993 Toyota Camry - Water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-water-leak/120774)

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**Author:** [@Dr.LawrenceMcCleanSloan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr.LawrenceMcCleanSloan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-water-leak/120774 "2018-07-11T03:22:54Z")

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water keeps gathering in the trunk on the drivers side in the little pouch where the plastic liner sits. Even if the car sits…water collects. The car is in mint condition but the wate is causing rust on the dirver side…

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## [Leaking thermostat and boiling reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-thermostat-and-boiling-reservoir/120791)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-thermostat-and-boiling-reservoir/120791 "2018-07-11T02:53:16Z")

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I have a 98 mustang. It has been having best issues for a while and a boiling reservoir. The thermostat is brand new as I replaced it last night. Car ran fine this morning but it overheated when I got off work and was dr…

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## [Climate control check valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-check-valve/120742)

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**Author:** [@Superorob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Superorob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-check-valve/120742 "2018-07-11T02:48:22Z")

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I had a problem with my AC/heater control system on my 2002 Ford E-150 van. Turn out it was the vacuum check value. This valve is located under the heater box fan. It has a short vacuum line to a vacuum canister which is…

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## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan whirs on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-whirs-on-start/120640)

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**Author:** [@Scott34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-whirs-on-start/120640 "2018-07-11T02:06:42Z")

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I have a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8L engine. It makes a whirring noise when I start it. The sound is constant while the vehicle is running and increases slightly with acceleration. When I take my foot off the ga…

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## [2006 Honda Ridgeline headliner is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-headliner-is-loose/120615)

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**Author:** [@TerryTanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryTanner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-headliner-is-loose/120615 "2018-07-11T01:43:14Z")

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The fabric headliner in my Ridgeline has come loose and is hanging down. Any suggestions about sticking it back up or replacing it.

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## [Sluggish 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-2014-jeep-grand-cherokee/120785)

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**Author:** [@NyrieFord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyrieFord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-2014-jeep-grand-cherokee/120785 "2018-07-10T23:51:01Z")

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I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 5.7 liter. Second owner, obtained at 20k miles, currently at 43k. Since I got it… I’ve experienced problems. It could just be from the previous owner… but the Jeep dealership ha…

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