# Latest

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## [AC Pressure Readings Fluctuations What Do They Mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-readings-fluctuations-what-do-they-mean/192303)

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**Author:** [@Adam.wood1\_186453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam.wood1_186453)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-readings-fluctuations-what-do-they-mean/192303 "2023-08-16T18:32:15Z")

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My 2015 Chrysler Town & Country ac has been gradually getting warmer until recently it completely went out and only blows warm to luke warm air. I do not see any visible leaks and there are no strange sounds or smells co…

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## [First EV Road Tip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258 "2023-08-16T14:49:37Z")

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We drove to my daughter’s house last Wednesday in the Tesla. I charged up fully then drove home, ending up with about 97% when we left the next day. Not much traffic at 6am once we got past Tyson’s Corner on the DC beltw…

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## [Reading a high voltage MAP sensor code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reading-a-high-voltage-map-sensor-code/192278)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reading-a-high-voltage-map-sensor-code/192278 "2023-08-16T00:55:47Z")

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Vehicle: 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Recently I got a p0108 code which is map sensor high voltage. I tested the pressure of the MAP and at WOT it is 30 (barometric pressure) and at idle it’s 10ish which is normal. My compu…

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## [Rear wiper and defroster don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wiper-and-defroster-dont-work/187530)

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**Author:** [@Daltyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daltyn)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wiper-and-defroster-dont-work/187530 "2023-08-16T00:44:29Z")

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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid with 197k miles. Rear wiper does not work. There’s no movement or sound coming from the rear when I turn it on. Rear defroster does not work. The light on the switch turns on from the dash. Rea…

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## [What happend to these brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happend-to-these-brake-pads/192272)

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**Author:** [@Inse1930\_186429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Inse1930_186429)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happend-to-these-brake-pads/192272 "2023-08-15T23:34:53Z")

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I bought a used Volkswagen Passat. The previous owner had recently changed the brake discs and pads. He showed me the old brake pads (photo). They look oddly broken. I’ve never seen anything like this. what has happened …

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## [2010 Volvo V50 - getting out of limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-v50-getting-out-of-limp-mode/192294)

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**Author:** [@ben01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ben01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-v50-getting-out-of-limp-mode/192294 "2023-08-15T22:47:45Z")

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my car overheated and went into limp mode. ive since then fgixed the water system problem, how do i get it out of limp mode

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## [2007 Honda CR-V AC blowing hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-ac-blowing-hot/192280)

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**Author:** [@rali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rali)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-ac-blowing-hot/192280 "2023-08-15T22:25:27Z")

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My car Ac works fine when I start the car. It blows cold air. But once I stop on red light and start driving it start blowing hot air.

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## [Questions about a fiat Punto Evo button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-a-fiat-punto-evo-button/192296)

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**Author:** [@cletch73\_186448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cletch73_186448)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-a-fiat-punto-evo-button/192296 "2023-08-15T19:51:15Z")

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Hello, I have a button in my fiat Punto Evo that I have no clue what it does. The one next to the AC. It’s mostly for my own knowledge ! Thank you!

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## [2013 Volvo XC70 - Big problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc70-big-problem/192260)

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**Author:** [@RSC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSC)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc70-big-problem/192260 "2023-08-15T17:00:06Z")

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The READ unit on our 2013 XC70 (100k miles) is failing. Is this a rare occurrence? Is this a Volvo design problem? Will Volvo mitigate the problem in some way? We’ve been quoted a READ repair of $5900 and an engine rep…

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## [Car won't shift into 5th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-5th-gear/192276)

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**Author:** [@Leonyang03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leonyang03)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-5th-gear/192276 "2023-08-15T14:49:55Z")

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2010 Corolla On the highway drove over like 1/3 of a tire no rim. I’m no car guy, but all of a sudden the car is making loud noises when pushing down on the gas, maybe the exhaust, but also seems it’s not going into the…

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## [2008 Saturn Aura transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-transmission/192282)

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**Author:** [@catfish6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catfish6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-transmission/192282 "2023-08-15T14:10:09Z")

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Transmission will not go forward or reverse will go gear but want move

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## [Buying a New Car Advice (Europe)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-advice-europe/173680)

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**Author:** [@dtmakm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtmakm)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-advice-europe/173680 "2023-08-15T13:16:12Z")

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Hey everyone, Happy Holidays! I am about to buy my first car (new driver) and I am looking for some advice. It will mainly be used for (in the same order): 1st motorway transport 2nd driving around town 3rd Weekend …

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## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee HVAC help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-help/192253)

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**Author:** [@paul.randesi1\_186414](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul.randesi1_186414)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-help/192253 "2023-08-15T06:19:11Z")

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I have 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with AC blowing only slightly cool at low fan speed. Previous I’ve done over the past few years, replaced blend door gears and blend door control module both sides. Charged the Freon with …

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## [Impromptu head gasket job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impromptu-head-gasket-job/191924)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impromptu-head-gasket-job/191924 "2023-08-15T02:08:45Z")

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Magazine article, owner experiences head gasket failure on late afternoon drive, so used cell phone while waiting for tow truck to order up new gasket delivered to his home. Tow truck, owner, & car arrive back at home e…

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## [Engine Dies, starts after a couple minutes rest - 2002 Dodge Stratus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-starts-after-a-couple-minutes-rest-2002-dodge-stratus/191176)

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**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-starts-after-a-couple-minutes-rest-2002-dodge-stratus/191176 "2023-08-14T23:27:08Z")

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I tried to continue a thread on this, but the “Save” button doesn’t work? Tried 2 different browsers, cannot save edits or replies? Gave up, started this new topic. The problem started ~2 weeks ago with engine just dyin…

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## [2011 Chrysler 200 - New turn signals did not solve the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-new-turn-signals-did-not-solve-the-problem/192265)

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**Author:** [@carl27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carl27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-new-turn-signals-did-not-solve-the-problem/192265 "2023-08-14T23:06:27Z")

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my right turn signal didnt work so i installed a few new ones and still doesnt work

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## [Strange Noise from Front Left Tire - Need Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-left-tire-need-help/192167)

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**Author:** [@Rob987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob987)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-left-tire-need-help/192167 "2023-08-14T21:39:30Z")

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Vehicle type: Audi a3 2014 tfsi Hi there, I’ve been experiencing a pretty annoying screeching noise coming from the front left tire of my car. It’s a bit strange – the noise appears when I start moving the car from idl…

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## [Heaviest car part? Largest?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heaviest-car-part-largest/192223)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heaviest-car-part-largest/192223 "2023-08-14T21:30:42Z")

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Last night’s tv viewing, 60’s Andy Griffith show, a car is disassembled (outside) and reassembled inside a building. Why? It’s a sit-com! … lol … anyway, I got wondering if a person were to try that, what would…

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## [2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-infotainment-issues/192214)

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**Author:** [@rjirishmn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjirishmn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-infotainment-issues/192214 "2023-08-14T19:09:40Z")

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2018 jeep wrangler touch screen loss of color has blue green cant see half controls and back up camera hard to see but its working… .

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## [Car locks automatically after unlocking and not opening within a few seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-automatically-after-unlocking-and-not-opening-within-a-few-seconds/192270)

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**Author:** [@shimonfrank2\_186427](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shimonfrank2_186427)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-automatically-after-unlocking-and-not-opening-within-a-few-seconds/192270 "2023-08-14T18:47:51Z")

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Hi, Is there any way to disable the feature on my 2004 Camry, that if I click on the unlock button on the remote, if I don’t open the door within a few seconds, the door locks again. Can I stop that from happening? Tha…

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## [2005 Ford Focus - Brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-brake-issue/192193)

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**Author:** [@paulcaffrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulcaffrey)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-brake-issue/192193 "2023-08-14T12:31:04Z")

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when braking the car leaping forward

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## [Honda Accord Transmission Life Expectancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission-life-expectancy/192248)

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**Author:** [@grudzibp\_185943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grudzibp_185943)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission-life-expectancy/192248 "2023-08-14T12:06:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 2009 Honda Accord V6 with about 120K miles on it. I’ve always heard that Honda transmissions are a weak point. How long should I expect the transmission to run well? I hear some years are better tha…

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## [Friend's PowerSmart lawn mower - never changed oil - blow by, flooded, won't run anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-powersmart-lawn-mower-never-changed-oil-blow-by-flooded-wont-run-anymore/192217)

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**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-powersmart-lawn-mower-never-changed-oil-blow-by-flooded-wont-run-anymore/192217 "2023-08-14T03:25:07Z")

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Would bog down he cut tall grass. Became very difficult to restart. Had to remove the air filter to get it started. Doing that exposes the crank vent to the air. Changed the oil with some used 5000 mile synthetic from m…

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## [My car turned off as I was waiting at a stop light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turned-off-as-i-was-waiting-at-a-stop-light/192239)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turned-off-as-i-was-waiting-at-a-stop-light/192239 "2023-08-14T00:01:35Z")

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Hi I have a quick question about my 2004 Honda Accord, it’s an LX 4 cylinder with 127,000 on the dash but possible a lot more. So I was waiting for a light and my just randomly shut off out of nowhere. So I got out poppe…

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## [1998 Ford Ranger - Rust, but I love it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-rust-but-i-love-it/192149)

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**Author:** [@Redman32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redman32)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-rust-but-i-love-it/192149 "2023-08-13T23:40:34Z")

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98 ranger pu. Rust and holes under door and body door panels, what bondo product will adhere upside down. Best pu I ever owned, bought new. Still runs great!

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## [2014 VW Golf 5 cylnder. Esc light, will start, wont drive. Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-golf-5-cylnder-esc-light-will-start-wont-drive-please-help/192255)

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**Author:** [@lindsay2dogtarvin\_186415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindsay2dogtarvin_186415)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-golf-5-cylnder-esc-light-will-start-wont-drive-please-help/192255 "2023-08-13T23:37:27Z")

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I have a 2014 wolkwagen golf base model 2.4L 5 cylnder engine. I changed the fuse for the 12v port and the next day could not drive my car as the Electronic Stability Control Fault came accross my screen. It will not all…

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## [Mismatched single tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-single-tire/192229)

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**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-single-tire/192229 "2023-08-13T23:11:39Z")

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I got a flat from a nail near the sidewall of my tire yesterday. Could only afford one tire. Isn’t the same tire. Other 3 also medium high tread wear. How bad is it to drive like this? I can’t afford a new set now or ev…

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## [2017 Kia Sorento - Multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-multiple-issues/192232)

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**Author:** [@MrWinns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrWinns)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-multiple-issues/192232 "2023-08-13T21:23:43Z")

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2017 Kia Sorento EX needs 90,000 mile service, and I think I made need a new battery, the push button start does not work on first try last 2 weeks. I’m worried something is wrong.

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## [Do I Need A Transmission Rebuild? - 2016 Ford Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-2016-ford-edge/192245)

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**Author:** [@LanceWisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LanceWisher)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-2016-ford-edge/192245 "2023-08-13T16:10:58Z")

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Hey all - When I bought my 2016 Ford Edge SE EcoBoost 2.0L from CarMax in 2019, it wasn’t long after that I noticed a “knock” sound and a physical jerk when it shifted into 3rd gear. I’m not a mechanic or even very car …

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## [2023 Ford Thunderbird - PCM led to Trans code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-thunderbird-pcm-led-to-trans-code/192243)

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**Author:** [@JamesRMacuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesRMacuch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-thunderbird-pcm-led-to-trans-code/192243 "2023-08-13T13:41:31Z")

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Just had power train control module installed. Everything was working until I shut it off and restarted. Check transmission light came on. Anyway to clear that

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