# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2006 Honda CR-V new starter motor cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-new-starter-motor-cost/114964)

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**Author:** [@BillSchein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSchein)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-new-starter-motor-cost/114964 "2018-04-04T05:01:44Z")

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cost to replace a starter motor

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## [Plexiglass as a Rear Window?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plexiglass-as-a-rear-window/114960)

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**Author:** [@stellaontheroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stellaontheroad)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plexiglass-as-a-rear-window/114960 "2018-04-04T04:30:32Z")

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My rear window shattered last week for reasons unknown. My uncle and I cleared out the glass, and put plastic where the window used to be. The quote I’m receiving from many local glass dealers to replace the window is up…

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## [Wiring 1995 ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-1995-ranger/114971)

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**Author:** [@Kdmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kdmiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-1995-ranger/114971 "2018-04-04T03:13:04Z")

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I have a problem… Well multiple ones. The interior fuze box on my ranger was said to be bad but with further testing (I just bypassed a fuze) I noticed that the fuze box is getting power but some of the wires (that contr…

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## [2013 Toyota Avalon front-end vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-front-end-vibration/114961)

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**Author:** [@orangewingnut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orangewingnut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-front-end-vibration/114961 "2018-04-04T02:53:59Z")

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own a '13 Avalon with 207,000 miles on it . I feel a vibration coming from the front end immediately after hitting a bump, almost feels thing I’m going over a rumble strip but this also occurs when I hit 50 mph under sli…

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## [2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer temp gauge and AC don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-trailblazer-temp-gauge-and-ac-don-t-work/114943)

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**Author:** [@SilviaGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilviaGarcia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-trailblazer-temp-gauge-and-ac-don-t-work/114943 "2018-04-04T02:39:42Z")

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The temperature gauge stop working and a/c won’t work I already changed thermostat and temperature sensor and gauge still not working

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## [1995 Lexus ES 300 speedometer needle won’t move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es-300-speedometer-needle-won-t-move/114959)

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**Author:** [@teresasullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teresasullivan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es-300-speedometer-needle-won-t-move/114959 "2018-04-04T02:34:44Z")

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my speedometer needle does not move from resting position. CE light had come on, and speed sensor was replaced as well as the ECM. It began to work, 30 miles later it is not working. What is up or for that matter down?

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## [Sliding door repair for 2011 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sliding-door-repair-for-2011-honda-odyssey/114797)

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**Author:** [@Keith10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith10)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sliding-door-repair-for-2011-honda-odyssey/114797 "2018-04-04T00:12:23Z")

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Hi, looking for help on how to repair the sliding doors on both sides of an odyssey. Neither motor works, one opens easily by hand (cable is broken). The other opens by hand but is hard to open. Is this something you …

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## [2014 Kia Soul pedals groan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-pedals-groan/114949)

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**Author:** [@DaleEaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleEaddy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-pedals-groan/114949 "2018-04-03T20:14:55Z")

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I bought a used Kia in February. Both the brake & the gas pedals groan sometimes (I think just when the car is cold.) What could it be? I bought the extended warranty (which I usually don’t), so should whatever is wro…

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## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser AC not blowing cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/114953)

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**Author:** [@NancyZears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyZears)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/114953 "2018-04-03T20:12:01Z")

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had my car to same mechanic three times for ac not blowing cold air. he has replaced the compressor 3 times as he said it was defective. he put on a new fan,blower,etc. but ac not cold air. have a 10 yr warranty on the…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won't engage in 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-engage-in-4wd/114935)

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**Author:** [@DAVIDCORNISH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVIDCORNISH)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-engage-in-4wd/114935 "2018-04-03T20:08:02Z")

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I have had the differential changed, but the truck still does not engage into four wheel drive. The electronic shift on the dash used to shine blue on the outside of the ring \[yellow on the setting on the inside of the …

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## [2017 Subaru Outback audio system freezes intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-audio-system-freezes-intermittently/114840)

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**Author:** [@Dave47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave47)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-audio-system-freezes-intermittently/114840 "2018-04-03T18:09:58Z")

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Intermittent freeze of audio system - can’t change stations

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## [Time to trade 2006 Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-trade-2006-honda-accord/114516)

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**Author:** [@Marquez09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marquez09)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-trade-2006-honda-accord/114516 "2018-04-03T18:06:55Z")

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My daughter has a Honda Accord 2006 and it is over 100,000 miles…it is still good but she drives it everyday from Hayward to San Francisco airport and she spends a lot of gas, also will soon neee new tires and has other …

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## [12V battery in a hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-in-a-hybrid/114944)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-in-a-hybrid/114944 "2018-04-03T17:20:11Z")

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So, Toyota hybrids at least also have a 12V battery. Do these last the same as a 12V in a normal car, or more, or less?

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## [2008 Hyundai Santa Fe stalls after fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-stalls-after-fill-up/114910)

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**Author:** [@kyblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyblue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-stalls-after-fill-up/114910 "2018-04-03T16:31:19Z")

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Whenever we fill up with gas the starts and stalls. Have had it looked at and could not find anything wrong. The only time this happens is when we fill up with gas. Have to floor it to try to get away from pump and af…

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## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 engine cuts out in rain or snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-cuts-out-in-rain-or-snow/114918)

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**Author:** [@Greg04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg04)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-cuts-out-in-rain-or-snow/114918 "2018-04-03T15:18:26Z")

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 truck 5.9L with a K&N air filter. While plowing in winter or in a heavy rain, engine will begin to cut out and will stall. Leaving it inoperable, and will not restart. Related to heavy water or snow…

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## [My car doesn't have a CD player - can I get one somewhere?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-have-a-cd-player-can-i-get-one-somewhere/114899)

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**Author:** [@Bill41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill41)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-have-a-cd-player-can-i-get-one-somewhere/114899 "2018-04-03T14:12:18Z")

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My Terrain doesn’t have a cd player. I managed to go digital but still miss it. Is there a cd player that solves the problem? One that plugs into the power plug and then bluetooths to my car? Not permanently installed?

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## [2009 Toyota Venza low beam headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-low-beam-headlight/114937)

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**Author:** [@Doris03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris03)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-low-beam-headlight/114937 "2018-04-03T14:08:01Z")

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Drivers side low beam headlight, but bulb not the issue. Condensation in inner lens. Bulb is not the issue.

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## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 clicks, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-no-start/114879)

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**Author:** [@Hockey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hockey)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-no-start/114879 "2018-04-03T13:01:20Z")

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I have been having problems with my 2011 chevy silverado since I have purchased it. from time to time it will not start. replaced alternator, replaced battery. dealership in clare, Mi checked and said that there was no u…

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## [98 Corolla Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-rough-idle/114787)

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**Author:** [@TFM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TFM)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-rough-idle/114787 "2018-04-03T12:39:50Z")

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Hi There I have a 98 Toyota Corolla VE. Recently the check light came on and I was given the P0441 and P0446 codes. The 441 has been present for years because I have a leaky gas cap so thats not really relevant but worth…

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## [2014 Honda Pilot VTM & CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-pilot-vtm-cel/114902)

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**Author:** [@EricSbaschnik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricSbaschnik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-pilot-vtm-cel/114902 "2018-04-03T12:19:11Z")

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VTM-4 lite and check engine lite on intermittently together, no other problems. VTM lite will go out at next start, and chk eng goes out in 3 days or so, but then a few days later they come back on. Honda Pilot has 61k m…

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## [Slow Coolant Leak....Odd Pressure Test Results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-coolant-leak-odd-pressure-test-results/114920)

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**Author:** [@2006\_Malibu\_LS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2006_Malibu_LS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-coolant-leak-odd-pressure-test-results/114920 "2018-04-03T07:41:50Z")

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Good evening, new to this forum and have an odd issue: 2006 Malibu…86k miles…4cyl…bought in 2012 with only 7k miles (bought it at auction)…only things done since purchase are rear calipers / disks and replaced tires… S…

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## [Car keeps going through alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-going-through-alternators/114922)

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**Author:** [@Hannah\_Perkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannah_Perkins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-going-through-alternators/114922 "2018-04-03T07:07:04Z")

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I have put 3 alternators in this car in 2 months it will run fine for a couple weeks then the headlight will go dim while driving it then the battery and parkbrake light will come on I’ve changed the battery too I don’t …

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## [1998 Ford F150 squeals on turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f150-squeals-on-turns/114872)

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**Author:** [@Troy31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troy31)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f150-squeals-on-turns/114872 "2018-04-03T05:36:48Z")

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why does my vechile squeel when i turn or go over a bump

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## [My 2002 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-chevy-impala/101977)

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**Author:** [@Lukie\_199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lukie_199)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-chevy-impala/101977 "2018-04-03T04:59:44Z")

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I own a 2002 chevy impala with a 3.4 engine. It has 295,000 miles. Probably 90% of those miles have been interstat3 mile. Well as of late I've been having a sputtering issues when traveling at high speeds. I've had a new…

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## [Starter issues 1988 dodge b150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-1988-dodge-b150/114566)

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**Author:** [@Calvin123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calvin123)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-1988-dodge-b150/114566 "2018-04-03T03:29:14Z")

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I jumped the starter because I was getting rapid clicking at relays (tried multiple battery’s to make sure lack of power wasn’t the issue). Just spinning fan sounds no grinding. Pulled the starter. Bench tested it and ev…

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## [2001 Dodge Neon battery stopped charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-battery-stopped-charging/114842)

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**Author:** [@perry\_alison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perry_alison)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-battery-stopped-charging/114842 "2018-04-03T03:17:55Z")

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It relates to the battery. Old battery (not sure it’s age), seemed to stop charging. I replaced it with a new one, assuming that was the problem, but one week later when I started the car for the 1st time since installin…

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## [Car sounds like Fridge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-fridge/114684)

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**Author:** [@CarManTalk2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarManTalk2)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-fridge/114684 "2018-04-03T02:58:10Z")

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Hi, I have a Toyota Carolla 2011. While driving it makes a rotating humming sound similar to a fridge. Sometimes it is loud. Sometimes I do not hear it at all. Looks like it is coming from the center/center-right of t…

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## [2016 Honda Accord brake vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-brake-vibration/114747)

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**Author:** [@mark21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark21)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-brake-vibration/114747 "2018-04-03T02:37:59Z")

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2nd. instance of brake vibration problem driving at beltway speeds. Is this an apparent defect

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## [2015 Ford F150 battery current sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f150-battery-current-sensor/114908)

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**Author:** [@BrianFPlace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianFPlace)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f150-battery-current-sensor/114908 "2018-04-03T02:25:27Z")

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A week ago, 20 miles into a 120 mile trip, the instrument cluster on my 2-1/2 year old F-150 started flashing a “Brake Fluid Low” warning message. After about 30 seconds, the warning message stopped and I continued driv…

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## [2012 cruze Valve cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-valve-cover/114894)

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**Author:** [@Eric\_Painter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Painter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-valve-cover/114894 "2018-04-03T01:06:27Z")

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I have a 2012 Cruze 1.4L. I’m changing out the valve cover & casket. My question is do I need to reset the “check engine” and “stability traction light” before or after I install the new cover and gasket. Or does it mat…

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