# Latest

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=106

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## [2008 Mazda Mazda3 - Clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-clutch-problem/194031)

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**Author:** [@rebma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-clutch-problem/194031 "2023-12-16T20:43:38Z")

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I was pulling into work in manual car and all of a sudden I couldn’t get it to go into the gear i wanted nor would it return to the gear it had been in. i saw that my clutch fluid was empty so I tried to put some in but …

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## [1999 Toyota Corolla - Needs a new seatbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991)

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**Author:** [@BillShuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillShuster)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991 "2023-12-16T17:41:21Z")

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I read that Toyota had problems with their seat belt catches. I looked for it but can not find it now. Furthermore, I have a failure with the passenger side not catching the seatbelt I called a local dealer and was told …

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## [Mudflap recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mudflap-recommendations/193979)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mudflap-recommendations/193979 "2023-12-16T13:58:00Z")

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I tend to get rust accumulating on the bottom edge of my truck’s tailgate, so thinking of installing mudflaps? Good idea? Bad idea? Product recommendations?

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## [Dashcam for wife xmas, help picking one please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashcam-for-wife-xmas-help-picking-one-please/193984)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashcam-for-wife-xmas-help-picking-one-please/193984 "2023-12-16T06:02:11Z")

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Any suggestions on your experience?

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## [Fairer car deals for the future?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fairer-car-deals-for-the-future/194027)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fairer-car-deals-for-the-future/194027 "2023-12-16T00:48:56Z")

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Hopefully, yes, once this new FTC regulation goes into effect:

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## [2012 Ford F-150 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-engine-issues/194020)

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**Author:** [@BrianBranton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianBranton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-engine-issues/194020 "2023-12-15T21:38:25Z")

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Houston, we have a problem. A week or so ago 5.0 v8 p/u with 150k miles struggled to start; from the normal 1 to 2 seconds to maybe 4 or 5 seconds to start. Though it does start everytime. I’ve searched the internet but …

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## [2014 Dodge Ram 1500 - Remote start issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-remote-start-issues/194029)

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**Author:** [@WayneWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneWilson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-remote-start-issues/194029 "2023-12-15T20:40:30Z")

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2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Starts with remote but then insert to run engine it stops running and with key fob it won’t start

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## [Remove this stud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-this-stud/194015)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-this-stud/194015 "2023-12-15T15:41:46Z")

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How do I remove this stud since it has a flat on end. I tried double nutting it but that did not work. I need a matching socket. Is there such a thing? It’s new. It’s not a rust issue. It’s a turn it in a very tight spo…

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## [2011 Hyundai Ioniq - Coolant mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-ioniq-coolant-mystery/194022)

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**Author:** [@Tracey48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracey48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-ioniq-coolant-mystery/194022 "2023-12-15T13:20:14Z")

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Coolant level is down about 10cm from the cap when the radiator is cool. The plastic bottle is over F when cool

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## [Tesla model x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x/193996)

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**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x/193996 "2023-12-12T13:16:11Z")

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Im planning on visiting my daughter later this week. She is thinking of leasing a tesla model X when her current lease on an Acura MDX ends in a couple months. My familiarity with Tesla only extends to the Model 3. Any f…

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## [Are all oil brands the same?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-oil-brands-the-same/193947)

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**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\
**Replies:** 114\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-oil-brands-the-same/193947 "2023-12-15T02:00:02Z")

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I was surprised to see that Pennzoil was $2.33 more expensive than Quaker State for a quart of synthetic. This has got me wondering if I shouldn’t have bought the QS.

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## [Car making grinding noise while turning/backing up only at acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-grinding-noise-while-turning-backing-up-only-at-acceleration/193627)

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**Author:** [@canadianpony\_187511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadianpony_187511)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-grinding-noise-while-turning-backing-up-only-at-acceleration/193627 "2023-12-14T21:24:17Z")

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Update: So, the grinding now happens when idle in reverse, however, same situation, goes away completely once warmed up. Went downstairs today and let it sit at idle for 20 minutes, same result, no grinding noise when al…

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## [2017 Honda HR-V - Reluctant Hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-reluctant-hatch/194012)

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**Author:** [@LPDayton\_ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LPDayton_ohio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-reluctant-hatch/194012 "2023-12-14T03:17:35Z")

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My hatch is so hard to unlatch. Sometimes, it just won’t. Not conveniet when traveling, and all your luggage it stuck in the back.

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## [Caravan manual sliding doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-manual-sliding-doors/193976)

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**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-manual-sliding-doors/193976 "2023-12-14T02:28:49Z")

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My daughter has just gotten a 2013 Caravan with manual sliding side doors. On the left door when you pull the handle, the door does not easily pull out. But once it’s pulled out, it slides nicely along the track to open.…

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## [Toyota duplicae key costs $500 - better price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001 "2023-12-13T23:30:54Z")

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2009 Corolla key cost $200 for programming at the dealer. Where can I get it done cheaper and it work reliably? Homedepot said they do not program!

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## [After long drive and 5mins stop, doesn't start without jumper cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-long-drive-and-5mins-stop-doesnt-start-without-jumper-cables/192930)

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**Author:** [@rafael-cruz\_186899](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rafael-cruz_186899)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-long-drive-and-5mins-stop-doesnt-start-without-jumper-cables/192930 "2023-12-13T22:06:26Z")

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Peugeot 206 1.1 Colorline In the last six months while I am driving the battery sign randomly turns on (around 1 to 3 times a month). It stays for a couple of hours turning on everytime I drive it and goes away in the n…

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## [2019 Jeep Renegade - Sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-renegade-sudden-acceleration/194010)

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**Author:** [@Amc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-renegade-sudden-acceleration/194010 "2023-12-13T20:56:43Z")

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2019 Jeep Rubicon spontaneously accelerated into concrete steps. $10k damage

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## [2004 Pontiac Aztek - Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972)

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**Author:** [@Aztekwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aztekwoman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972 "2023-12-13T11:49:01Z")

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Kinda jumps when I start to drive or out in gear

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## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - 4X4 not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-not-working/193995)

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**Author:** [@todd15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/todd15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-not-working/193995 "2023-12-13T04:08:50Z")

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will not engage in 4x4

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## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/194000)

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**Author:** [@baldwin908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baldwin908)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/194000 "2023-12-13T02:38:45Z")

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paint bubbling on hood and bottom of doors is there a recall

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## [2014 Cherokee Latitude Battery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-latitude-battery-problem/193965)

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**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\
**Replies:** 82\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-latitude-battery-problem/193965 "2023-12-13T01:36:28Z")

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Need help please. Wife car died the other day, we jumped it and it started and ran. Tried to start it the next day but it did not start. Had the car from day one and don;t believe we ever changed the battery. Bought a ne…

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## ["Powernation" Tried Everything to Free up a Rusted-Out Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powernation-tried-everything-to-free-up-a-rusted-out-engine/193993)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powernation-tried-everything-to-free-up-a-rusted-out-engine/193993 "2023-12-12T21:55:34Z")

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An interesting video (under 9-minutes…) on the breaking down of a really rusted old engine by “POWERNATION 2”

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## [2010 VW Jetta 2.5 oil usage, hard start once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196)

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**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196 "2023-12-12T20:59:40Z")

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My daughter said he Jetta started but idled rough at low rpm (less than 600). The CEL light came on. The next day it started and ran fine but she took it to a shop for a checkup and oil change. Shop could not find any…

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## [When you did not have the right tool, but still had to get the job done…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-did-not-have-the-right-tool-but-still-had-to-get-the-job-done/193960)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-did-not-have-the-right-tool-but-still-had-to-get-the-job-done/193960 "2023-12-12T19:30:37Z")

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When you did not have the right tool, but still had to get the job done… Your reply can be self-effacing where you are the hero or someone you know… but how was an everyday situation solved in particularly unique way… …

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## [Interior car lights all went out at same time 2010 VW 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-lights-all-went-out-at-same-time-2010-vw-2-5/193990)

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**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-lights-all-went-out-at-same-time-2010-vw-2-5/193990 "2023-12-11T23:18:03Z")

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About 4 years ago, the interior car lights wouldn’t turn off when turning off the car. I changed the fuse and it was fine. Now, the lights won’t go on. Change the same fuse again? This car has had a lot of weird issu…

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## [Feels like brake drag but mechanics can find no evidence of that](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-brake-drag-but-mechanics-can-find-no-evidence-of-that/190667)

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**Author:** [@seabrook\_185278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabrook_185278)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-brake-drag-but-mechanics-can-find-no-evidence-of-that/190667 "2023-12-10T23:19:04Z")

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2014 Mazda3 Sedan Ongoing issue for more than a year. Much worse during the winter. Intermittent. Symptoms: Brake pedal is stiff at the top; first two inches of travel have a lot of tension and do very little. In g…

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## [Automatic transmission out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983 "2023-12-10T21:23:17Z")

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My brother car transmission went out. I’ve never changed an automatic transmission before but I have changed a manual transmission.My question is when your changing an automatic transmission do you have to reprogram anyt…

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## [Stuck brake drum. Not rusted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957)

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**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957 "2023-12-10T14:38:58Z")

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We have an old 92 Sierra C1500 Trying to do some brake work. The right rear drum popped right off. The left will not. It will move a bit, but something is catching it. It’ll move a bit but then just will not budge. …

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/193970)

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**Author:** [@flipdog1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flipdog1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/193970 "2023-12-10T14:09:46Z")

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If the key is near the car ,and an accessory is used,say a window going down,then the electronics show no life and the car will not start,but if jumped it starts, and the battery checks good.

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## [Paris mayor plans to triple SUV parking tariffs to cut air pollution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-mayor-plans-to-triple-suv-parking-tariffs-to-cut-air-pollution/193978)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-mayor-plans-to-triple-suv-parking-tariffs-to-cut-air-pollution/193978 "2023-12-10T05:56:09Z")

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Good idea, or not?

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