# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Car wont crank after repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-after-repairs/190414)

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**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-after-repairs/190414 "2023-05-04T04:52:36Z")

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Going to see a guy’s car today. Says he replaced starter, battery good, fuses good, but when he turns the key the lights come on and car wont crank. Thoughts? Im guessing improper starter installation or fuses are blown…

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## [Cleaning Honda throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-honda-throttle-body/190419)

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**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-honda-throttle-body/190419 "2023-05-04T00:29:14Z")

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Are there chemicals to use? Ones to avoid? I did this years ago and want to do it again, correctly.

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## [No dash lights, No start, new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-dash-lights-no-start-new-battery/190415)

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**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-dash-lights-no-start-new-battery/190415 "2023-05-03T23:47:31Z")

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2011 Yukon Denali. No dash lights or start when key turns. Going to look at fuses, but Im thinkin ignition switch isnt even being registered. Oh, and they took battery to autozone and battery is good. 12.4v. Dont know bo…

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## [2002 Jeep Liberty - Rear main seal leaks - It wasn't the gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-rear-main-seal-leaks-it-wasnt-the-gasket/190402)

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**Author:** [@Tank57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tank57)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-rear-main-seal-leaks-it-wasnt-the-gasket/190402 "2023-05-03T22:48:56Z")

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rear main leaks even with new gasket

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## [2008 GMC Envoy XL - Any issues to know about?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-envoy-xl-any-issues-to-know-about/190394)

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**Author:** [@Burressr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burressr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-envoy-xl-any-issues-to-know-about/190394 "2023-05-03T16:58:12Z")

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Any recalls or big problems?

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## [2019 Volkswagen Atlas - Cruise ACC error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-cruise-acc-error/190382)

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**Author:** [@Mike52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike52)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-cruise-acc-error/190382 "2023-05-03T12:11:32Z")

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I have a 2019 Atlas R-Line with 31000 miles. The cruise control is giving a ACC error. Took it to the dealership, the cleared all the faults and still not working. They are telling me it may need a 4 wheel alingment. …

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## [Car won't start/crank after driving it - Need to wait a couple of hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-crank-after-driving-it-need-to-wait-a-couple-of-hours/180882)

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**Author:** [@2robertc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2robertc)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-crank-after-driving-it-need-to-wait-a-couple-of-hours/180882 "2023-05-03T01:00:41Z")

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I have a Jeep Liberty 2007. I start the car and drive it. I shut the car off and it won’t start/crank unless I wait a couple of hours, then it starts again. If I start the car, then immediately turn the car off, it st…

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## [Car key battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-key-battery-keeps-dying/190323)

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**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-key-battery-keeps-dying/190323 "2023-05-02T23:01:22Z")

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Hello, 2007 Honda Fit My car key battery keeps dying within two weeks. It takes one of those 1616 size batteries. I notice that when I take the key out of the ignition after driving a while, the metal part is really h…

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## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Stops when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-stops-when-hot/190380)

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**Author:** [@doogen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doogen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-stops-when-hot/190380 "2023-05-02T22:10:49Z")

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jeep keeps stopping when hot computor is also hot to touch engine fault is allso on

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## [2018 Ford Transit Connect - Trans slip, but no code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-transit-connect-trans-slip-but-no-code/190399)

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**Author:** [@Swampfox20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swampfox20)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-transit-connect-trans-slip-but-no-code/190399 "2023-05-02T21:14:54Z")

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Trasnission slipping but no code repoted on onboard computer ? Whats going on here?

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## [2010 VW Jetta - 5th cylinder miss-fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-5th-cylinder-miss-fire/190373)

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**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-5th-cylinder-miss-fire/190373 "2023-05-02T20:42:39Z")

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My Jetta has had misfire issues (warning light on dash) for several years. Last year I replaced the fuel injectors based on the VW dealer recommendation. The issue returned only this time they (an independent) recommen…

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## [I drove through a puddle and now my car screeches when accelerating. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-drove-through-a-puddle-and-now-my-car-screeches-when-accelerating-why/190368)

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**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-drove-through-a-puddle-and-now-my-car-screeches-when-accelerating-why/190368 "2023-05-02T20:26:12Z")

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1999 Camry … There was some heavy rain in my area yesterday. I drove a bit fast through a puddle I didn’t see beforehand. Some of the water may have splashed up into the bay. I hear a screeching sound when accelerating…

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## [Long term maintainance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-maintainance/190355)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-maintainance/190355 "2023-05-02T20:21:13Z")

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OK so I’ve decided to keep my 2014 TAH with 91k miles on it. No problems evident. I am wondering about long-term maintenance items. I don’t especially trust the manufacturer on this. So, should I change the spark plu…

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## [1970 Chevrolet Pickup - How do I get rid of side window vents?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-how-do-i-get-rid-of-side-window-vents/190345)

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**Author:** [@CBarton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBarton)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-how-do-i-get-rid-of-side-window-vents/190345 "2023-05-02T20:19:55Z")

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Does anyone make the parts and window to eliminate my side vent windows on my 1965 Chevy C10 pickup truck

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## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - CEL is on. Wish me luck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-cel-is-on-wish-me-luck/190340)

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**Author:** [@Victor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor33)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-cel-is-on-wish-me-luck/190340 "2023-05-02T18:38:03Z")

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Check Engine Light is on. Have an appointment with dealer.

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## [2010 Pontiac Vibe - DRLs not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-drls-not-working/190191)

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**Author:** [@Way.no](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Way.no)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-drls-not-working/190191 "2023-05-02T02:38:44Z")

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Dash lights don’t work???

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## [Apple Car Play no longer connects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apple-car-play-no-longer-connects/190195)

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**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apple-car-play-no-longer-connects/190195 "2023-05-02T01:42:29Z")

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We have a 2018 CR-V EX-L. In the last two weeks, my wife plugs in her iPhone 10 and Apple Car Play doesn’t pop up. She’s tried different USB cables and still the same. The only thing I can think is that Apple updated the…

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## [2013 Infiniti JX35 - Seat issues (In French)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-jx35-seat-issues-in-french/190312)

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**Author:** [@GerardLAMBERT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerardLAMBERT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-jx35-seat-issues-in-french/190312 "2023-05-01T23:38:18Z")

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Siege passager avance mais ne recule pas

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## [Crank But No Start Situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-but-no-start-situation/190329)

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**Author:** [@242ColeMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/242ColeMan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-but-no-start-situation/190329 "2023-05-01T23:35:07Z")

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Greetings! 2005 Grand Prix GT, 3.8 liter. Recently car would randomly die while driving, but then fire right back up and keep driving. Now it won’t start at all, and when you let off on the key, the starter keeps runn…

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo - Hard starting when engine is warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-engine-is-warmed-up/190349)

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**Author:** [@johnjacobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnjacobson)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-engine-is-warmed-up/190349 "2023-05-01T23:20:06Z")

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I have a 2002 isuzu rodeo 3.2 l Starts right away when engine is cold or after short trips. If driven several miles it becomes hard to start. any ideas?

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## [2014 Honda CR-V - Many lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-many-lights/129793)

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**Author:** [@Younge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Younge)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-many-lights/129793 "2023-05-01T22:15:44Z")

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My 2014 Honda CR V now have multiple warning lights on, such as Tire Pressure Monitor, Electric Power Steering, Vehicle Stability Assist, and Parking Brake Light. I found sometimes turn off, e.g. after I drove few kilom…

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## [Oil viscosity 5W30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity-5w30/190369)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity-5w30/190369 "2023-05-01T19:45:11Z")

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My lawn mower Briggs engine calls for 30W oil. I have used 10W30 with no problem. I have a leftover bottle of 5W30 that fits no car I own now. Would it be OK for the lawn mower?

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## [Starter magically got fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-magically-got-fixed/190281)

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**Author:** [@stias99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stias99)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-magically-got-fixed/190281 "2023-05-01T17:41:14Z")

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Hi car would not start and I thought it’s the battery. roadside assistance guy said it’s the starter. he got the car to start. I asked “how did you do it?” he said “I bypassed it” not sure what that means. then he showe…

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## [Car keeps losing battery power 100% while battery is fully charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-losing-battery-power-100-while-battery-is-fully-charged/190252)

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**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-losing-battery-power-100-while-battery-is-fully-charged/190252 "2023-05-01T14:38:47Z")

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About a month ago my highlander lost battery power and I noticed that there was a door left open. Got a jump from insurance guy who said battery was fully charged when he hooked up to give me a jump. The car started righ…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Impala - Water in trunk after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-water-in-trunk-after-rain/190353)

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**Author:** [@Fawn08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fawn08)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-water-in-trunk-after-rain/190353 "2023-05-01T12:35:31Z")

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After it rains water is in the tire compartment in trunk what is causing this and why want Chevrolet do something about this problem

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## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Undercoating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-undercoating/190287)

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**Author:** [@whiteCorolla1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whiteCorolla1)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-undercoating/190287 "2023-05-01T11:36:56Z")

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I have a 2017 Corolla le, bought from the dealer in 2022. Car was and is spotless. I had Toyota do the “only one time needed” rust treatment. However, at Jiffy Lube they recently added a comment on my invoice: :underco…

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## [Complete outage on 2018 CRV but now ok? Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-outage-on-2018-crv-but-now-ok-thoughts/190343)

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**Author:** [@david2225\_185023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david2225_185023)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-outage-on-2018-crv-but-now-ok-thoughts/190343 "2023-04-30T22:52:51Z")

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I was driving our 2018 CRV the other day when everything suddenly stopped working, dash lit up, power steering fails and it cut out in the middle of the road. Managed to roll it into the side and tried it again after ha…

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## [How to get the jack out of CRV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923)

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**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923 "2023-04-30T19:19:02Z")

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Got a flat tire. Tried to change the tire myself but I could not get the jack out. Had to call Road Side Assistance. Even the guy could not get the thing out. Any tips?

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## [2008 Toyota Avalon - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-clunks/190320)

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**Author:** [@esunada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esunada)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-clunks/190320 "2023-04-29T23:21:43Z")

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clunking sounds RH side going over speed bumps, potholes, etc.

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## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-high-idle/190325)

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**Author:** [@JDWorksearch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDWorksearch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-high-idle/190325 "2023-04-29T20:15:40Z")

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Engine revs high when at idle

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