# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=88

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## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Stiff ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179)

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**Author:** [@CharlesStebbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesStebbins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179 "2023-06-19T00:29:57Z")

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Suspension seems VERY Stiff-ride is very rough

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## [Squealing Noise After Light Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-after-light-accident/191174)

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**Author:** [@amosgilburt\_183379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amosgilburt_183379)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-after-light-accident/191174 "2023-06-18T20:56:13Z")

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After a light accident where my front right quarter panel hit another car just above the wheel. I thought I only had light cosmetic damage, however, a few days ago I started to hear a squealing noise. Here is what I noti…

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## [P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0303-cylinder-3-misfire/190855)

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**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0303-cylinder-3-misfire/190855 "2023-06-18T18:55:46Z")

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I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 Cylinder 4WD with 113,000 miles. I just got a P0303 check engine light (stored code), cylinder 3 misfire. Also a P0121, Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range, pending code. Are these codes r…

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## [2021 delayed response/bucking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149)

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**Author:** [@robertstaszak98\_185638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertstaszak98_185638)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149 "2023-06-18T14:12:11Z")

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Continuing the discussion from 2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason: my 2021 forester has a delayed response when i drive it after it sits for extended periods of time (like overnight),at low speed the rpm will …

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## [1997 Honda Crv Transmission Slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-crv-transmission-slipping/117399)

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**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-crv-transmission-slipping/117399 "2023-06-18T14:14:51Z")

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Hello all! I have a 1997 Honda crv AWD with an automatic transmission. It has 190k on it. I just recently purchased the car for a really good deal…but with that said I hope you guys can help me. When I looked over the s…

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## [2003 Chevy Trailblazer dies on road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-dies-on-road/191166)

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**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-dies-on-road/191166 "2023-06-17T22:39:06Z")

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Inquiring for a friend. Her 2003 Trailblazer has died right in the middle of the road while driving a couple of times. All the gauges go up and down, and the dash lights illuminate. Her mechanic says the battery is fi…

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## [2016 Ford Escape - Shifter question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-shifter-question/191137)

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**Author:** [@JohnDyeJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDyeJr)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-shifter-question/191137 "2023-06-16T21:29:16Z")

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Floor gear shift selector had light out on a 2016 Ford Escape, I bought in daylight at Nissan of Jefferson City, Mo. Finaly, whilr going through a car wash, noticed the gear selector light was out. Nothing listed in man…

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## [2019 Lincoln MKT - How do I take off the spoiler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkt-how-do-i-take-off-the-spoiler/191153)

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**Author:** [@Gary15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkt-how-do-i-take-off-the-spoiler/191153 "2023-06-16T16:25:38Z")

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How to remove rear spoiler on 2019 Lincoln MKT.

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## [2007 Dodge Dakota - Rough re-starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-dakota-rough-re-starts/191151)

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**Author:** [@fatboy40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatboy40)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-dakota-rough-re-starts/191151 "2023-06-16T05:04:50Z")

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my dodge dakota runs good but once it gets hot and try to restart it, sometimes it sounds like its running on 2 cylinders and other time it just keeps trying to crank but never does. i let it cool off and it will start r…

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## [Car door issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-issues/190814)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-issues/190814 "2023-06-15T19:33:52Z")

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So my key does not work in my door anymore. I don’t want to program it again because I did that at a place and it was expensive. So I was wondering is there a difference between a car door cylinder and a door lock actuat…

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## [Grinding Noise from Engine after Entering Puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114)

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**Author:** [@ozanemredemirdosya\_185612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozanemredemirdosya_185612)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114 "2023-06-15T18:02:21Z")

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Hello everyone; Since about a year now, whenever I enter a puddle with my car (Fiat Palio 2003), I start hearing a grinding noise (like gears are loose) when accelerating. This noise starts about 2-3 minutes after I ent…

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## [Toyota Highlander strange shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-strange-shifting-issue/191134)

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**Author:** [@Shaye-M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaye-M)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-strange-shifting-issue/191134 "2023-06-15T14:17:10Z")

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I have a 2003 Toyota Highlander that has had a shifting issue for some time now. I know that generally the transmission is at fault, but the circumstances of how it does and doesn’t work is so specific and odd. When I st…

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## [Rattling sound when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-driving/191045)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-driving/191045 "2023-06-15T13:49:33Z")

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I’m gonna see if this comes out right. I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with around 130,000 miles. So I noticed a very loud rattling sound that comes and goes seems to come either when I accelerate quickly, pushing on the g…

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## [Rear axel shaft 04 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axel-shaft-04-nissan-pathfinder/191109)

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**Author:** [@Clarence24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarence24)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axel-shaft-04-nissan-pathfinder/191109 "2023-06-14T23:30:04Z")

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I’m trying to replace my rear axel shaft. I have two photos one is the old one and the other is the new one. The new shaft looks nothing like the old one but AutoZone is telling me it’s the right part. How do I go about …

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## [2017 Subaru Crosstrek - Headlight fiasco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-headlight-fiasco/191067)

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**Author:** [@mamaro66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamaro66)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-headlight-fiasco/191067 "2023-06-14T21:07:39Z")

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HEADLIGHTS RECENTLY REPLACED. RELAY RECENTLY REPLACED. Headlights don’t work, just running lights and brights. Turn on headlights dashboard lights go out. Been to my mechanic 6 times. Right now I can’t drive when it…

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## [Never heard this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-this-one/184472)

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**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-this-one/184472 "2023-06-14T18:07:59Z")

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2017 Kia 3.3 L. 65,000 miles. Stalls at low speeds (15mph) and restarts immediately. It happened twice. No codes. I told son check for faults in harness by shaking and tugging , clean connections, check grounds & batter…

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## [2019 Buick Enclave - Foot actuation is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-enclave-foot-actuation-is-not-working/191120)

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**Author:** [@Doug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-enclave-foot-actuation-is-not-working/191120 "2023-06-14T13:18:08Z")

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Rear lift gate will not open with foot.

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## [Sounds like a wheel bearing going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-wheel-bearing-going-bad/185765)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-wheel-bearing-going-bad/185765 "2023-06-13T15:05:05Z")

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2005 Dodge neon. When I turn to the right, or it could be the left, I forget right now, it makes a noise like when you drive to far off your lane from the center or the shoulder hitting those groves in the road. It als…

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## [2013 Ford Escape - Battery dies in a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-battery-dies-in-a-week/191092)

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**Author:** [@Gratz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gratz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-battery-dies-in-a-week/191092 "2023-06-13T00:33:17Z")

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Car battery goes dead after sitting for a week. This has been an issue since new.

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## [Car key ignition issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-key-ignition-issues/191103)

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**Author:** [@chrissie.childers\_185605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrissie.childers_185605)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-key-ignition-issues/191103 "2023-06-13T00:02:22Z")

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I started having issues inserting my car key and starting my car. I tried my backup key…while it’s also slightly difficult to insert it, it will go in and I can start my car. The keys are both original (2011 vehicle). W…

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## [Hard start after car sits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-after-car-sits/188928)

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**Author:** [@talvimeeres\_183993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talvimeeres_183993)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-after-car-sits/188928 "2023-06-12T23:49:55Z")

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I have a 2008 Suzuki Swift. Engine cranks long before starting up at first. Once is starts it runs great. Once it starts up I can shut it off and start it right back up no issues. No check engine light. The key dance hel…

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## [2013 Jetta - 65K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-65k-miles/191099)

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**Author:** [@beu2full\_185602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beu2full_185602)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-65k-miles/191099 "2023-06-12T23:26:38Z")

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While driving my car, it suddenly slowed and then the engine quit. I was able to restart it and drive home. The warning light indicated there was a problem with the ECM. I had a telematics device installed that gave the …

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## [Anyone know what these flaps are called on a 2002 Infinity I35?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-these-flaps-are-called-on-a-2002-infinity-i35/191107)

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**Author:** [@ericellingson2010\_185607](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericellingson2010_185607)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-these-flaps-are-called-on-a-2002-infinity-i35/191107 "2023-06-12T22:41:11Z")

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## [F150 Sudden Loss+Regain of Power while Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-sudden-loss-regain-of-power-while-driving/191095)

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**Author:** [@viviankindel\_185600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/viviankindel_185600)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-sudden-loss-regain-of-power-while-driving/191095 "2023-06-12T11:23:12Z")

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A month ago while my dad was driving down the highway my car lost power. Radio turned off, the flashers wouldn't work, and I believe the running lights were still on, but the whole dashboard went dark. He managed to…

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## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Where the&\*%! is this fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-where-the-is-this-fuse/191084)

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**Author:** [@Drpaviator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drpaviator)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-where-the-is-this-fuse/191084 "2023-06-11T23:27:17Z")

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The 3 power outlet combo on the dash has stopped working - appears to be blown fuse. I have tested those on the diagram - all are good. Where the &\*%! is this fuse?

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## [Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent/88777)

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**Author:** [@Ashu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashu)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent/88777 "2023-06-11T23:16:41Z")

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My car 2008 car has 150,000 miles. Whenever, I try to start the car after I fill the gasoline, it gives me problem. The only way, I can start the car is either when, I have to pump the gas or keep the gas paddle down, wh…

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## [2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Rust problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-c-class-rust-problem/190968)

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**Author:** [@miteshpatel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miteshpatel)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-c-class-rust-problem/190968 "2023-06-11T17:56:37Z")

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The sub frame rusted I didn’t realize still unsafe to drive to arm completely fall out. It’s extremely dangerous over 50 mph. I didn’t able to fix it because the cost more than a car value, please give me suggestion. Tha…

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## [2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-problems/191060)

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**Author:** [@Bruno22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruno22)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-problems/191060 "2023-06-11T12:38:22Z")

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TRANSMISIÓN problems

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## [2024 BMW 7 Series - Will cruise control auto-adjust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-7-series-will-cruise-control-auto-adjust/191043)

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**Author:** [@RobertRasp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertRasp)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-7-series-will-cruise-control-auto-adjust/191043 "2023-06-10T18:47:14Z")

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Will the Cruze control auto adjust to the posted speed limit

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## [2012 Nissan Altima - Bang and then bad things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-bang-and-then-bad-things/191062)

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**Author:** [@bobojm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobojm)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-bang-and-then-bad-things/191062 "2023-06-10T18:36:58Z")

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we were driving down town and one the way back it made a lood bang and that was it no forward or reverse

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