# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2007 Ford F350 overheats when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601)

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**Author:** [@Joanne51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanne51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601 "2018-07-08T05:40:39Z")

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My Ford F350 overheats on every hill when I have my cabover camper on and pull my 2 horse trailer. Even without the horse trailer! This is a diesel and should haul a house! I am retired and broke. Wanted to travel duri…

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## [2009 Mazda Tribute steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-tribute-steering/120599)

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**Author:** [@AugustoSTRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AugustoSTRose)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-tribute-steering/120599 "2018-07-08T04:07:34Z")

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My steering is hard to turn on my mazda tribute 2009 suv and I dont see where to check the steering fluid and to add more if needed I need help it run good

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## [2018 Murano Intelligent Cruise Control Error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-murano-intelligent-cruise-control-error/120543)

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**Author:** [@taferguson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taferguson1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-murano-intelligent-cruise-control-error/120543 "2018-07-08T02:12:11Z")

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ICC has begun to fail repeatedly showing an error that “Front Radar Unavailable” - an indication that something is blocking the detector (nothing is). Dealer’s service department tells me this is a problem across all Nis…

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## [1995 Dodge Caravan, Hard to start after sitting all day in the sun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-caravan-hard-to-start-after-sitting-all-day-in-the-sun/120594)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-caravan-hard-to-start-after-sitting-all-day-in-the-sun/120594 "2018-07-08T01:46:25Z")

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I have a 1995 Dodge Caravan, equipped with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and 3-speed automatic. I have owned this van now for about two and a half years, and it currently has 123,xxx miles. I drive it every day to work. T…

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## [2014 Honda CR-V rattles on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-rattles-on-start/120520)

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**Author:** [@RickBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickBrown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-rattles-on-start/120520 "2018-07-08T00:38:01Z")

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Occasionally makes a loud vibrating or rattling noise when started

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## [06 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 RWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-suzuki-grand-vitara-2-7-rwd/120421)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Romola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Romola)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-suzuki-grand-vitara-2-7-rwd/120421 "2018-07-07T23:58:18Z")

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Can a ABS Module cause the A/C compressor, fuel gauge, temp gauge, speedometer, and tachometer to periodically and intermittently stop working?

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## [Do I need to put my foot on the brake when turning off a pushbutton car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-put-my-foot-on-the-brake-when-turning-off-a-pushbutton-car/120558)

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**Author:** [@PamelaMcIver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaMcIver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-put-my-foot-on-the-brake-when-turning-off-a-pushbutton-car/120558 "2018-07-07T23:30:09Z")

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Rented a Nissan Pathfinder (NOT any of the names below-but had to click on one) recently, and battery went dead. When AAA guy came to jumpstart, he said batteries can go dead on pushbutton ignition cars, if you don’t pu…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Cobalt battery light came back on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-battery-light-came-back-on/120419)

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**Author:** [@Thompson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thompson1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-battery-light-came-back-on/120419 "2018-07-07T22:48:49Z")

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The battery light would come on occasionally. We had the battery changed. The light still comes on, what would be the problem?

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## [Repairing VW Rabbit antenna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-vw-rabbit-antenna/120569)

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**Author:** [@Doug56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug56)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-vw-rabbit-antenna/120569 "2018-07-07T22:32:19Z")

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How do you repair the antenna on a 2008 VW Rabbit? No am radio and VW wants $500 dollars!

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## [Honda won't shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wont-shift-out-of-park/19357)

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**Author:** [@lenox862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lenox862)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wont-shift-out-of-park/19357 "2018-07-07T21:53:34Z")

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My daughter's 2004 Honda Accord would not shift out of park. After reading the manual, we got the shift overlock to release and she was able to drive to the dealer who suggested a new solenoid was the cure. After i…

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## [Overheating and misfire, coils keep failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-misfire-coils-keep-failing/120456)

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**Author:** [@plat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plat)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-misfire-coils-keep-failing/120456 "2018-07-07T21:43:42Z")

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I’m having several problems occurring together and curious if they may be related. Two weeks ago, my car started overheating for no apparent reason, and an ignition coil also failed(these events within a few days of eac…

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## [2012 Hyundai Veloster slows down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-slows-down-while-driving/120524)

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**Author:** [@Andrea\_Logan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea_Logan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-slows-down-while-driving/120524 "2018-07-07T21:43:14Z")

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i have a 2012 hyundai veloster when driving it starts slowing down .i press the gas it wont go anymore. i put the flashers on turn the car off .and start it again put it in drive it wont go …i turn it …

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## [2004 Kia Amanti left turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-left-turn-signal/120552)

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**Author:** [@Dewitt36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dewitt36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-left-turn-signal/120552 "2018-07-07T21:40:39Z")

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What,s wrong? The left turn signal works when it wants to!

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## [2005 Nissan Altima recalls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-recalls/120556)

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**Author:** [@douglasanielsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglasanielsen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-recalls/120556 "2018-07-07T21:39:59Z")

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what recalls are available on the nissan 2005?

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## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu P0507](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-p0507/120571)

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**Author:** [@Darrel1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrel1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-p0507/120571 "2018-07-07T21:18:01Z")

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2012 Chevy Malibu code tps. Problem occurred when car wouldn’t turn over. Check engine light came on code P0507 came up. Throttle position sensor. I changed the throttle body and car still has trouble turning over. Pleas…

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## [Grinding sound at wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-at-wheel/120539)

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**Author:** [@kdawg7736](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdawg7736)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-at-wheel/120539 "2018-07-07T18:36:30Z")

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In May I had a new lower ball joint and constant velocity axle put in the front driver’s side. Last month I had new rotors and brake pads put in which reduced sounds when braking. The wheel bearing is fine according to m…

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## [2011 Kia Soul rattles on upshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-rattles-on-upshift/120470)

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**Author:** [@Lissa25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lissa25)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-rattles-on-upshift/120470 "2018-07-07T18:03:58Z")

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84,000 manual transmission and she’s making bad muffler sounds when upshifting and increasing speed, but not when at steady speed or slowing?

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## [2006 Subaru Forester aftermarket window seals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-aftermarket-window-seals/120278)

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**Author:** [@AlleneDeuson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlleneDeuson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-aftermarket-window-seals/120278 "2018-07-07T17:47:50Z")

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Is there an aftermarket place to have door/window seals replaced on 2006 Subaru ?? Wind noise awful.

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## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse/120545)

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**Author:** [@ArthureneBrooking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArthureneBrooking)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse/120545 "2018-07-07T16:15:34Z")

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Just purchased a 2018 Chevrolet traverse…when stopping, sitting for a minute, the downshift to economy use feels like you have been hit in the rear. Took it back to Royal (dealer) and they said after driving and stopping…

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## [AC on startup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-on-startup/120548)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-on-startup/120548 "2018-07-07T16:03:18Z")

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When AC first came along, I was always careful to turn off my AC on shutdown and not turn it on at startup until the car had run for 30-60 sec. Nowadays I have just been leaving it on, as it seems to have a built-in lag …

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## [Does my 2008 Lexus IS 250 need gas additives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2008-lexus-is-250-need-gas-additives/120547)

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**Author:** [@JudyBankovics](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyBankovics)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2008-lexus-is-250-need-gas-additives/120547 "2018-07-07T15:59:01Z")

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How important is a gas additive such as Lucas product to maintain engine performance and prevent problems

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## [2007 Jaguar XK console goes blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jaguar-xk-console-goes-blank/120472)

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**Author:** [@PhilOtto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilOtto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jaguar-xk-console-goes-blank/120472 "2018-07-07T14:23:11Z")

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Have you ever had problems with the center console going blank on your Jaguar XK?

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## [2016 Toyota RAV4 fan comes on when car's off and parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-fan-comes-on-when-cars-off-and-parked/120536)

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**Author:** [@Grandfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grandfield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-fan-comes-on-when-cars-off-and-parked/120536 "2018-07-07T14:12:17Z")

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Should a fan come on when car parked with engine off?

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## [1997 GMC 1500 shakes at 50-55 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-1500-shakes-at-50-55-mph/120461)

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**Author:** [@Johnny10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-1500-shakes-at-50-55-mph/120461 "2018-07-07T13:37:02Z")

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My 97GMC pu when I get on the fwy I get around 50 to 55 mph and it feel like it want to stall and it will shake into I let off the gas padle it will do the same when I go up a hill when drive around the back street it r…

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## [2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-plug-in-squeak/120500)

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**Author:** [@ALBAKER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALBAKER)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-plug-in-squeak/120500 "2018-07-07T12:29:16Z")

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I have a 2013 Toyota Prius Plugin Hybrid. When I apply brakes from approx 30mph I hear a repeating squeak from front of car relative to the speed of the car and stops when I am stopped. It is not the pad tangs when the …

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## [Does my 2008 Honda Civic need Honda coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2008-honda-civic-need-honda-coolant/120423)

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**Author:** [@Natashafritz53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natashafritz53)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2008-honda-civic-need-honda-coolant/120423 "2018-07-07T08:15:44Z")

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Do I have to use Honda coolant on my Honda civic

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## [2007 Toyota Camry LE rough idle in the summer with the A/C on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-le-rough-idle-in-the-summer-with-the-a-c-on/84773)

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**Author:** [@lbergerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbergerr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-le-rough-idle-in-the-summer-with-the-a-c-on/84773 "2018-07-07T07:29:34Z")

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I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I spent over 3 years bringing the car to the dealer to try and fix what I felt and still feel is a problem with the car. In the heat of the Phoenix, AZ summer with the…

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## [Setting 2005 Chrysler Sebring clock and radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-2005-chrysler-sebring-clock-and-radio/120522)

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**Author:** [@RogerJudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerJudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-2005-chrysler-sebring-clock-and-radio/120522 "2018-07-07T03:51:04Z")

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how to set the clock and radio

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## [Battery Drain. Has been at the GM dealer since Jan. 29 2018](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-has-been-at-the-gm-dealer-since-jan-29-2018/117094)

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**Author:** [@tce23233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tce23233)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-has-been-at-the-gm-dealer-since-jan-29-2018/117094 "2018-07-07T03:36:18Z")

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After purchasing two batteries within days in Jan. 2018, it was determined something was draining the battery overnight. Took it to a local garage and did the fuse test where hook up the multi meter and pull fuses until …

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## [2013 Dodge Dart slipped to neutral, then won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-slipped-to-neutral-then-won-t-start/120433)

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**Author:** [@KellyHeroman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyHeroman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-slipped-to-neutral-then-won-t-start/120433 "2018-07-07T03:32:02Z")

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has your car ever slipped from drive to neutral and then would not start ?

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