# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=852

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## [Trying to anticipate problems in a 2015 Volkswagen CC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-anticipate-problems-in-a-2015-volkswagen-cc/118383)

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**Author:** [@TimothyMeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyMeyer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-anticipate-problems-in-a-2015-volkswagen-cc/118383 "2018-06-03T00:11:38Z")

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What should I expect to go wrong after 30K. So far, nothing but normal maintenance so far.

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## [2004 Dodge Intrepid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid/118538)

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**Author:** [@Hj47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hj47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid/118538 "2018-06-02T21:52:47Z")

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My car would not start sounded like when fuel pump went bad. I had it towed back to the garage that did fuel pump 10/2017 one week ago today. I was told it was not the fuel pump but the crank sensor asked if sure and tol…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Traverse leaked Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-leaked-freon/118543)

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**Author:** [@shafer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shafer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-leaked-freon/118543 "2018-06-02T19:25:43Z")

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AC stopped working again. Added Freon 2 different times but it leaked out both times.

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## [2007 Ford Edge carrier bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-carrier-bearings/118517)

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**Author:** [@TerryWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryWhite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-carrier-bearings/118517 "2018-06-02T03:27:18Z")

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Both carrier bearings are shot, wondering if anyone has had this problem, And what is the fix for it? They tell me the bearings cant be replaced and i’ll have to buy a new driveshaft

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## [2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 hisses when turning at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-montana-sv6-hisses-when-turning-at-low-speed/118522)

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**Author:** [@JocelynRaby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JocelynRaby)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-montana-sv6-hisses-when-turning-at-low-speed/118522 "2018-06-02T06:23:32Z")

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My 2006 Montana is making a hissing sound when turning (only at low speed). I found out that the power steering fluid level was low so i filled it up with atf dexron 3 trans fluid but it still does that sound only when t…

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## [2011 Cadillac transaxle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-transaxle-issue/118314)

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**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-transaxle-issue/118314 "2018-06-02T19:02:46Z")

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I have a 2011 Cadillac CTS4 with about 75000 miles on it. Took it in today to have a fluid change done on the transfer case. The Cadillac dealership did the 100000 mile check up also. The let me know that there is som…

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## [Check Engine Light and Radio Code Error - Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-radio-code-error-honda-accord/89008)

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**Author:** [@Lucky222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucky222)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-radio-code-error-honda-accord/89008 "2015-02-14T10:18:16Z")

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3 months ago I spend $1300 when Check Engine Light came on and the diagnosis was to replace the catalytic converter. Now engine light reappears and then the radio stops working - flashing an Error Code message. Are these…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu/118532)

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**Author:** [@JohnDirickson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDirickson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu/118532 "2018-06-02T16:16:42Z")

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after shifting into park message board says I have not shifted into park.

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## [2011 RAM 1500 battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-battery/118515)

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**Author:** [@JackWaters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackWaters)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-battery/118515 "2018-06-02T13:29:18Z")

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I bought my Ram in June 2011, brand new. It has now been almost 7 years and the battery seems as strong as ever. Have they improved batteries that much? I am concerned about being stranded in the wilds of North Ga. wi…

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## [2007 Audi A4 knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-knocking-sound/118513)

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**Author:** [@LouisSpiegler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisSpiegler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-knocking-sound/118513 "2018-06-02T11:53:16Z")

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When driving my car more than 20 minutes, any rough patches in the road cause something that sounds like it’s under the hood and not far from the steering column to make a knocking sound. Acoustically, it varies from the…

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## [2009 Ford Explorer shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-shuts-off/118082)

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**Author:** [@Paula08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-shuts-off/118082 "2018-06-02T10:28:19Z")

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Ford explorer 2009 shutdown while driving or at light or sitting with ac on .

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## [Do I have to warm up and cool down my turbo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-my-turbo/118375)

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**Author:** [@WeldonPetersen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeldonPetersen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-my-turbo/118375 "2018-06-02T09:27:22Z")

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is it necessary to let the Honda CRV turbo warm up and cool down for two minutes?

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## [2010 Nissan Rogue air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-air-conditioner/118506)

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**Author:** [@FosterAgblevor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FosterAgblevor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-air-conditioner/118506 "2018-06-02T09:24:35Z")

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AC does not work even when compressor and allparts are okay and there is freon in the sytem

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## [2001 Honda Accord won’t start after short trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-won-t-start-after-short-trip/118481)

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**Author:** [@Martin57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martin57)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-won-t-start-after-short-trip/118481 "2018-06-02T01:56:10Z")

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My 2001 Honda Accord won’t start after a short trip or shut car off and fails to restart. Any suggestions would help.

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## [Very little air comes out of A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-little-air-comes-out-of-a-c/118509)

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**Author:** [@Richie\_toast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richie_toast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-little-air-comes-out-of-a-c/118509 "2018-06-02T00:21:39Z")

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Have a 99 ranger and I’m having issues with the A/C . It blows cold air but not much air gets out Any suggestions on what could possibly be wrong ?

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## [2009 Honda Accord tail light trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-tail-light-trouble/118494)

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**Author:** [@RichardCharney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardCharney)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-tail-light-trouble/118494 "2018-06-01T23:53:06Z")

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Tail lights and front driving light red, will not turn off when car is off, or will turn on without me being in the car.

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## [2008 Honda CR-V water in spare tire well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-water-in-spare-tire-well/118423)

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**Author:** [@theresa45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresa45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-water-in-spare-tire-well/118423 "2018-06-01T23:41:02Z")

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2008 Honda CRV water in spare tire well. Will dealer or manufacturer help with this? It doesn’t seem to be an uncommon problem.

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## [2007 Nissan Frontier warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-warning-lights/118508)

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**Author:** [@Vernon38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vernon38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-warning-lights/118508 "2018-06-01T22:56:34Z")

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“ABS” and “Slip” lights have come on. Had several run scan and cannot identify. Tried various things suggested online. Lights will go off occasionally but come back on.

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## [2003 Chevrolet Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-blazer/118502)

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**Author:** [@Jim06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-blazer/118502 "2018-06-01T21:34:42Z")

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Where is the ground wire connected for the front ABS sensors on a 2003 Blazer?

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## [2002 Honda Accord AC fume smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-ac-fume-smell/118492)

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**Author:** [@David57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-ac-fume-smell/118492 "2018-06-01T17:17:26Z")

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I smell fumes coming out of air conditioning! Where is it coming from

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## [Code P1141 - Downstream 02 Sensor - Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p1141-downstream-02-sensor-please-help/104306)

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**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\
**Replies:** 83\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p1141-downstream-02-sensor-please-help/104306 "2018-06-01T17:17:04Z")

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Hi there, So I have a 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6L engine if it doesn't already show that on my profile. The CEL code is P1141: Downstream This is a link I came across from doing a google search: https://www.obd-co…

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## [2004 MINI Cooper clicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-clicking/118338)

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**Author:** [@Mark26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-clicking/118338 "2018-06-01T16:54:25Z")

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Automatic transmission makes a clicking noise,noise disappears about 100kph when car is cold gear change not very smooth car has done 88,000km

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## [Car AC isn't working for 3-4 years, approx fix costs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-isnt-working-for-3-4-years-approx-fix-costs/118387)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-isnt-working-for-3-4-years-approx-fix-costs/118387 "2018-06-01T16:19:03Z")

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Hello folks, 2006 Sentra’s AC is not working for at least 3 to 4 years. I can deal with it and I was not planning to fix it at all. The heat works, which is more important for me. That said, DS, now 10, started getting…

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## [2008 Subaru Tribeca trouble in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-tribeca-trouble-in-reverse/118490)

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**Author:** [@Sharps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-tribeca-trouble-in-reverse/118490 "2018-06-01T15:55:00Z")

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car has problem with reverse (transmission problem)

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## [2013 Nissan Altima smoke upon start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-smoke-upon-start/118334)

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**Author:** [@LeonilaTuazon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonilaTuazon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-smoke-upon-start/118334 "2018-06-01T15:51:13Z")

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My car has a lot of smoke as soon as you start the engine then goes away, bluish color. Is it due to oil sludge? The mechanic said just excess oil burning and will go away but never did. Now he said from oil sludge? This…

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## [Worth replacing engine for 2004 Ford Expedition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-engine-for-2004-ford-expedition/117615)

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**Author:** [@GaryShaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryShaw)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-engine-for-2004-ford-expedition/117615 "2018-06-01T15:23:05Z")

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I am looking for a second opinion. My Expedition has had a service light with a code for misfire on #4 cylinder. In March it overheated, and I had radiator, water pump and thermostat replaced. (Also brakes & rotors.) The…

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## [Tire Issue or Something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-issue-or-something-else/118414)

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**Author:** [@firemartinez80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/firemartinez80)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-issue-or-something-else/118414 "2018-06-01T14:02:55Z")

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I have a 2014 Sonata with 59,000 miles on it. About 6-7 months ago I started noticing a humming/roar in the rear of the car at lower speeds around 20-30 mph. I didnt think much of it at first and over time I guess I beca…

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## [2016 Subaru Forester popping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-popping-sound/118417)

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**Author:** [@Mirandajo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mirandajo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-popping-sound/118417 "2018-06-01T13:00:27Z")

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Popping noise near front drivers side wheel area when turning left. Not sure if it does it when turning right. Not a sharp turn not accelerating quickly and doesn’t seem to happen on smooth flat turns. But when turning l…

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## [Mercury Monarch carb problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monarch-carb-problem/118430)

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**Author:** [@TedHoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedHoff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monarch-carb-problem/118430 "2018-06-01T12:57:42Z")

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I’ve got a 1977 Mercury Monarch with 144k and a 302 V8. When cold it starts immediately but often is difficult to start when warm. The engine runs great with plenty of power but sometimes stops on a curve or while waitin…

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## [2015 GMC Canyon radio browses on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-radio-browses-on-its-own/118462)

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**Author:** [@markHowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markHowell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-radio-browses-on-its-own/118462 "2018-06-01T12:42:24Z")

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Radio starts browsing channels for no reason and wont stay on a particular channel. Service change out a screen today but its still doing it.

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