# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=908

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## [2008 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger/113838)

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**Author:** [@waynecline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynecline)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger/113838 "2018-03-17T23:17:06Z")

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vehicle shudders when it starts to move

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## [Removing 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 armrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-armrest/113776)

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**Author:** [@james58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-armrest/113776 "2018-03-17T23:10:20Z")

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how do i remove the arm rest on my 2011 silveradeo does it pry off with clips it is cracked like the above vehicle this is the second time for me it is a wt (work truck) short bed manual doors and windows

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## [2007 Mazda Mazda3 burning more gas than usual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-burning-more-gas-than-usual/113782)

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**Author:** [@Benny32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benny32)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-burning-more-gas-than-usual/113782 "2018-03-17T22:48:27Z")

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Why my car is burning more gas than usual?

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## [1997 Ford Ranger running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-running-rough/113411)

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**Author:** [@Cbourbeau32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cbourbeau32)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-running-rough/113411 "2018-03-17T22:18:33Z")

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Hello all, first time post. I have a 1997 Ford Ranger and I’ll give a brief description of what has brought me to the point of asking this question. My Ranger started running a little rough when in 5th gear and going up…

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## [TPMS light went off again after replacing sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-light-went-off-again-after-replacing-sensor/113794)

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**Author:** [@Notknowingcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Notknowingcar)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-light-went-off-again-after-replacing-sensor/113794 "2018-03-17T21:12:32Z")

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hello, can somebody help me please? I had a Tpms light on and off, went to the auto shop and been told that the sensor has not been detected so it needed to be replaced. I paid $180 and today when driving on a highway t…

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## [2001 Ford Escape has blown up 3 egr valves this week...please help my dealer find the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escape-has-blown-up-3-egr-valves-this-week-please-help-my-dealer-find-the-problem/26272)

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**Author:** [@tundraSQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tundraSQ)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escape-has-blown-up-3-egr-valves-this-week-please-help-my-dealer-find-the-problem/26272 "2018-03-17T19:38:58Z")

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Strange but true...i will keep this as brief as possible and answer questions if i leave anythign important out. Car is a 2001 Escape with the v-6 auto with 75000 miles. Up until this past summer it has been pretty r…

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## [2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid with mouse droppings!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-hybrid-with-mouse-droppings/113833)

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**Author:** [@JanDibonaventura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanDibonaventura)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-hybrid-with-mouse-droppings/113833 "2018-03-17T18:26:25Z")

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Found mouse droppings in my cabin air filter. Dealership wants to install screen at $400. Help!

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## [2000 Dodge D250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876)

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**Author:** [@OrlandGomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OrlandGomez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876 "2018-03-17T17:28:02Z")

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Dear CarTalk, I have a 2000 Dodge 250 with a cummins diesel engine with approx 141,000 miles. I use it to pull a trailer and plow snow. I put between 500 and 1,000 miles on it a year. I change the oil once a year and the…

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## [2011 Ford F250 EGR question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f250-egr-question/113874)

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**Author:** [@Champagne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Champagne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f250-egr-question/113874 "2018-03-17T16:39:10Z")

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I own a 2011 F250 Diesel pickup with 179,000 miles. The truck does everything I want it to do and has been very reliable to date. At approximately 166k, emissions components began to fail. I have no changed the EGR coo…

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## [1959 Dodge Royal ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1959-dodge-royal-atf/113692)

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**Author:** [@CharlesMcDonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesMcDonald)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1959-dodge-royal-atf/113692 "2018-03-17T13:47:29Z")

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I have a 1959 Dodge Royal auto. What ATF would be best?

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## [Signal light problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-light-problems/113796)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Schell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete_Schell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-light-problems/113796 "2018-03-17T01:18:37Z")

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Hi on my 2004 Chevy 2500 hd the left turn signal works but the right side doesn’t work sometimes or I can only get a few blinks out of it. It isn’t a fast blink like a bulb is burnt out. If I turn the flashers on. The le…

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## [Oil gauge Flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gauge-flickering/113847)

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**Author:** [@Nicholasvillanueva1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholasvillanueva1996)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gauge-flickering/113847 "2018-03-17T01:00:11Z")

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2002 Chevy camaro. Ever since ive had it, the oil gauge flickers randomly, now ive done all the oil changes every 3 months. https://youtu.be/IXDhljLI\_Nw https://youtu.be/IQ9YAyk5vVY Ive provided links to the videos tha…

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## [2017 Lincoln MKC liftgate is possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-liftgate-is-possessed/113724)

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**Author:** [@AlanHenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanHenderson)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-liftgate-is-possessed/113724 "2018-03-16T23:21:03Z")

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liftgate raises whenever it so chooses

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## [2011 Dodge Caravan needs 20 minutes to recover after stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-needs-20-minutes-to-recover-after-stalling/113686)

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**Author:** [@Kevin48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin48)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-needs-20-minutes-to-recover-after-stalling/113686 "2018-03-16T23:09:00Z")

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan stalls when driving then has to sit for twenty minutes before it starts again. There can be months or weeks in-between stalls.

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## [1978 Chevrolet Corvette - question about engine size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-corvette-question-about-engine-size/113840)

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**Author:** [@RuthEarnhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthEarnhart)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-corvette-question-about-engine-size/113840 "2018-03-16T21:29:57Z")

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How do I find out about engine size? I understand two engine sizes were made that year. I understand that my uncle who has passed had the larger one?

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## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-steering-problems/113827)

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**Author:** [@chris50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-steering-problems/113827 "2018-03-16T20:44:22Z")

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power steering has stopped working. have to wrestle car around corners. fluid is full. no lights have come on in dash

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## [2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class/113829)

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**Author:** [@John15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class/113829 "2018-03-16T20:35:51Z")

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My 2003 Mercedes C-230 engine light came on just after it passed a registration emissions inspection. It was cleared out but came back. I checked the oil and a quart low, added oil, light still on. Had code checked and f…

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## [Smoking stench from 2016 Kia Optima wheel well after shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-stench-from-2016-kia-optima-wheel-well-after-shudder/113709)

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**Author:** [@Jerry26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-stench-from-2016-kia-optima-wheel-well-after-shudder/113709 "2018-03-16T20:21:05Z")

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After an hour’s drive on the highway, my car started slowing down even though the cruise control was set and there were no cars in front of me. After a few minutes of that, the car started shuddering whenever I stepped …

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## [Manual car shuts off when put in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-shuts-off-when-put-in-gear/113792)

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**Author:** [@Rootkit69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rootkit69)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-shuts-off-when-put-in-gear/113792 "2018-03-16T20:18:47Z")

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I bought this car last week on plans to fix it and drive it,when I got to turn on I was Soo happy and tried putting it in gear and to my surprise,it shut off. I can only get it to go on gear when I start it in 1st ,it t…

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## [2012 Camry SE Misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-se-misfiring/83709)

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**Author:** [@Camry\_Gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camry_Gal)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-se-misfiring/83709 "2018-03-16T20:04:02Z")

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I bought my 2012 Camry, with 12,000 miles from the Dealership in December of 2013. The car was sold as CPO, car was purchased on Dec 30... just 6 weeks ago and I have had numerous issues with the car Misfiring. When I …

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## [2005 Nissan Murano cranks, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-cranks-but-wont-start/113808)

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**Author:** [@Bruce14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce14)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-cranks-but-wont-start/113808 "2018-03-16T18:49:24Z")

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I have an 05 Nissan Murano and it will crank, but won’t start. I’ve changed the battery, starter, fuel filter and the fuel pump. I took it to the dealer and they said that they could run a test on it because they thought…

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## [2001 Mazda MPV sputters at 5/8 tank full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-sputters-at-5-8-tank-full/113821)

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**Author:** [@Bradhood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradhood)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-sputters-at-5-8-tank-full/113821 "2018-03-16T18:28:48Z")

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Car runs fine from full gas to 5/8 tank, then sputters. Refill gas, runs fine… Repeat. What the heck!!!

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## [2014 Toyota Sienna back end wobbling at 70 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-back-end-wobbling-at-70-mph/113766)

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**Author:** [@Ruth27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruth27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-back-end-wobbling-at-70-mph/113766 "2018-03-16T18:04:49Z")

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Experience whobbling in back end when going 70 mph. Is sporadic. Not caused by the road, or windy conditions. 30,000 miles on car.

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## [2011 Dodge Journey screen and climate control went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-journey-screen-and-climate-control-went-out/113816)

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**Author:** [@Ed09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-journey-screen-and-climate-control-went-out/113816 "2018-03-16T16:38:01Z")

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Screen went out and lost the radio, and climate controls. After I turned off the engine when I got to my destination then restarted to leve. Screen and radio came back but climate control is still out.

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## [Popping sound in 2010 bentley continental supersports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-in-2010-bentley-continental-supersports/113560)

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**Author:** [@Talal\_Zein1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talal_Zein1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-in-2010-bentley-continental-supersports/113560 "2018-03-16T16:37:04Z")

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Hello Everyone, I own a Bentley continental supersports 2010 model. 1 year ago a popping sound started on the passenger dashboard. The sound is very similar to a little stone hitting the windshield. It seems to happen …

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## [2007 Toyota Sienna cloudy headlight lenses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-cloudy-headlight-lenses/113715)

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**Author:** [@KingsleySears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KingsleySears)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-cloudy-headlight-lenses/113715 "2018-03-16T15:33:03Z")

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Is there REALLY a good way to clean clouded headlight lenses. Cost of replacing mine is $500

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## [2003 Toyota Camry door/trunk remotes don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-door-trunk-remotes-dont-work/113778)

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**Author:** [@Richard35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard35)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-door-trunk-remotes-dont-work/113778 "2018-03-16T15:04:56Z")

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Neither of my remote door or trunk unlock key fobs cause them to unlock. Both worked yesterday and I just had new batteries installed in both and still don’t work. Is there a fuse or something simple to cause the car to …

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## [Picking the right tire... Plenty of detail to help you help me I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-the-right-tire-plenty-of-detail-to-help-you-help-me-i-think/113788)

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**Author:** [@Haydn\_Primrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haydn_Primrose)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-the-right-tire-plenty-of-detail-to-help-you-help-me-i-think/113788 "2018-03-16T14:53:09Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to decide which tire I should get for a Nissan Murano we just bought. Going off of previous threads, I hope I am giving enough information. I live in Denver Colorado, I will be driving a 2012 Nissa…

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## [2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid sunroof streak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-hybrid-sunroof-streak/113780)

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**Author:** [@Derek57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-hybrid-sunroof-streak/113780 "2018-03-16T14:43:12Z")

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I have a 2014 Highlander Platinum HV with a panoramic sunroof leak. Just discovered because it caused interior damage. Anyone else out there have the same problem.

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## [2011 Audi S4 intermittent autolock computer problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-s4-intermittent-autolock-computer-problems/113733)

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**Author:** [@MitchellSteiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MitchellSteiner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-s4-intermittent-autolock-computer-problems/113733 "2018-03-16T13:37:30Z")

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Anyone else experience intermittent autolock Don’t Drive, computer problems?

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