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## [2011 Volkswagen GTI - Missing underlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-missing-underlight/192035)

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**Author:** [@rapido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rapido)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-missing-underlight/192035 "2023-08-04T21:38:29Z")

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missingunderlightaccaration

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## [Power Windows Failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-failing/192059)

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**Author:** [@Maxbiskup93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxbiskup93)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-failing/192059 "2023-08-04T20:21:54Z")

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Hi, 3 out of my 4 power windows have stopped working. They have stopped working one at a time over the course of over a year. When each one fails, the driver switch and the seat switch associated with the window both …

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## [Can anyone identify the make and model of this car? Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car-theft/192064)

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**Author:** [@gilson.grant\_186275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gilson.grant_186275)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car-theft/192064 "2023-08-04T20:13:16Z")

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The guy in this car was out stealing and the image quality is bad. Is anyone here freakishly good at IDing cars? He’s been terrorizing the whole city.

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## [2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon - Cruise control issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-cruise-control-issues/192079)

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**Author:** [@acuratsxownerjrm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acuratsxownerjrm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-cruise-control-issues/192079 "2023-08-04T18:30:13Z")

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Cruise control only sets occasionally. Cruise control turns on, but will not set most of the time. Does not produce error in the cars computer so Acura dealer can’t diagnose or fix

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## [Altima 2015 Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-2015-steering-issues/192072)

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**Author:** [@hbarghikar\_186280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbarghikar_186280)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-2015-steering-issues/192072 "2023-08-04T12:59:22Z")

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My altima is having sudden issues with its steering. When I’m driving straight the steering wheel is slanted to the right and when i accelerate fast it pulls to the right the steering wheel is also not returning to the c…

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## [One more customer defects from Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-customer-defects-from-fiat/192075)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-customer-defects-from-fiat/192075 "2023-08-03T14:48:51Z")

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Recent photos of Pope Francis show him riding in a Toyota Corolla Cross, rather than the Fiat that he has been using for several years.

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## [Engine misfire codes keep going from cylinder 2 misfire to cylinder 4 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-codes-keep-going-from-cylinder-2-misfire-to-cylinder-4-misfire/192007)

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**Author:** [@mi\_mechanic\_186235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mi_mechanic_186235)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-codes-keep-going-from-cylinder-2-misfire-to-cylinder-4-misfire/192007 "2023-08-03T22:55:03Z")

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About a month ago I changed the front 3 plugs on my Ford Edge which are cylinders 2, 4& 6. Yesterday I changed the back ones which are cylinders 1, 3& 5. After I get done, I start it up and go for a ride. The engine ligh…

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## [Still possible to mail to Car Talk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-possible-to-mail-to-car-talk/192070)

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**Author:** [@mountain\_and\_ocean\_lover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountain_and_ocean_lover)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-possible-to-mail-to-car-talk/192070 "2023-08-03T22:32:32Z")

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A while ago I mailed a letter to Car Talk Plaza but the post service returned it to me saying there was no such address. Has the address changed? Or maybe Car Talk Plaza and Puzzler Tower have moved?

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## [Honda Accord 2004 not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2004-not-starting/192025)

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**Author:** [@owend379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owend379)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2004-not-starting/192025 "2023-08-03T21:01:42Z")

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So I have a Honda Accord 2004 4 cylinder EX that wouldn’t start up in the Missouri heat the other day. Took a 5-hour road trip the night before. Came home at 3:30 a.m. was working fine for the trip. Even took a pit stop.…

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## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - Head gasket TSB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-head-gasket-tsb/192068)

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**Author:** [@EUMIRAbelaSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EUMIRAbelaSr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-head-gasket-tsb/192068 "2023-08-03T20:46:39Z")

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TSB was release by mazda in 2019 and another 2021 regarding this issue. my cx5 has 88t now and the head gasket needs to be replace cost of repair is $4500 . any one having the same issue

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## [1994 Ford Explorer XL 4WD - What could make BOTH front calipers not release?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-what-could-make-both-front-calipers-not-release/191949)

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**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-what-could-make-both-front-calipers-not-release/191949 "2023-08-03T16:15:20Z")

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Okay, so this is a used car that I bought a few years back and had an obvious brake problem, turned out the front right caliper was definitely not releasing. Replaced the rotors, bearings, calipers, pads, and brake hoses…

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## [My 2002 Chevy blazer keeps trying to kill me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-chevy-blazer-keeps-trying-to-kill-me/192003)

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**Author:** [@par\_186232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/par_186232)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-chevy-blazer-keeps-trying-to-kill-me/192003 "2023-08-03T16:10:01Z")

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My 2002 Chevy blazer stalls and tries to die when I accelerate gently. This is recently become a thing and it’s mostly only noticeable when driving in the city and making frequent slow starts in traffic. When trying to …

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## [Ford (or maybe all of them) - Best strategy for vapor barrier (watershield) removal and replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-maybe-all-of-them-best-strategy-for-vapor-barrier-watershield-removal-and-replacement/192060)

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**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-maybe-all-of-them-best-strategy-for-vapor-barrier-watershield-removal-and-replacement/192060 "2023-08-03T14:54:05Z")

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Before I make another mess, would love to hear how you all deal with vapor barriers aka watershields. The adhesive is stronger than the plastic.

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## [2001 Volvo S60 - Security system issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-security-system-issues/192074)

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**Author:** [@JGriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGriffin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-security-system-issues/192074 "2023-08-03T14:20:33Z")

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Security system continues to go off at odd hours had door locking system replaced at Volvo Dealership problem still persist could Key Fob be at fault?

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## [Ford security key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-security-key/192066)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-security-key/192066 "2023-08-03T06:11:32Z")

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Kids 07 focus would not crank. Then they mentioned key broke. They put pieces together and it cranks. Well, starts too. So, this is security key? Drove it this morning with broke key. Would not start this afternoon. …

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## [2012 GTI battery not holding charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gti-battery-not-holding-charge/192008)

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**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gti-battery-not-holding-charge/192008 "2023-08-02T23:21:03Z")

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Have a couple questions, they might be related. Back when it was colder, the EPC light came on and the car was running rough. Since I didn’t have the money to fix it, I basically only drove it short distances and not oft…

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## [Bolt by bumper screw above tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-by-bumper-screw-above-tire/192049)

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**Author:** [@GrumpyFaceMo4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrumpyFaceMo4)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-by-bumper-screw-above-tire/192049 "2023-08-02T22:48:34Z")

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I pulled out the bolt on one side of the car where the bumper screw is and realized I could not get it back in because the metal pieces wont line up without extreme force. What can I do to get this bolt back in. I was…

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## [Thick white smoke from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thick-white-smoke-from-exhaust/192055)

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**Author:** [@DKM2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DKM2000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thick-white-smoke-from-exhaust/192055 "2023-08-02T18:18:12Z")

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This smoke is not constant, no signs at the moment of a cracked block, or head gasket. Pcv valve cleaned, solenoid replaced

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## [Used tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-tires/192031)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-tires/192031 "2023-08-02T10:56:16Z")

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Someone on Nextdoor posted: Where can I get some used tires for my car? I had a blowout on the freeway a couple weeks ago. Luckily we got off the road safely. Since then , I’ve been riding on my spare, and my other three…

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## [AT Oil Temp light flashing and engine shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-light-flashing-and-engine-shudders/46980)

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**Author:** [@mike2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike2010)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-light-flashing-and-engine-shudders/46980 "2023-08-02T00:49:20Z")

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Hi there. Looking for some advice on a problem that cropped up after a long trip this weekend. Coming back down to the SF Bay area from Lake Tahoe, carrying 4 people plus gear, we noticed sporadically throughout the…

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## [Pro-Rating Automobile Batteries and Walmart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pro-rating-automobile-batteries-and-walmart/191739)

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**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pro-rating-automobile-batteries-and-walmart/191739 "2023-08-01T23:48:27Z")

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I went to exchange a Walmart Evert Start Maxx Battery today. Truth be told, right on the battery it says “5 year WARRANTY”, “3 Years Free Replacement 2 Years Pro-Rated” (They have since changed the Warranty to 3 years …

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## [1994 Ford Explorer - how to rekey locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-how-to-rekey-locks/192037)

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**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-how-to-rekey-locks/192037 "2023-08-01T23:05:39Z")

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I need to replace the ignition lock and one of the door locks due attempted theft. Can’t seem to find a set with all the locks an explorer needs. (Most sets don’t even have a lock for the tailgate.) So it looks like if I…

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## [Traverse 2018 evap and catalytic problem need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traverse-2018-evap-and-catalytic-problem-need-help/192020)

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**Author:** [@hsnkadhim\_186246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hsnkadhim_186246)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traverse-2018-evap-and-catalytic-problem-need-help/192020 "2023-08-01T21:02:34Z")

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Hi I own 2018 traverse high country and I have a big problem I don’t know how to solve I have the codes P0420,P0442,P0446,P0496 … I bought a used charcoal canister and its added the code P0449 when I return the old vent …

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## [What are these switches on my dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005)

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**Author:** [@YaItsCarrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YaItsCarrie)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005 "2023-08-01T19:38:28Z")

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2008 Ford e450 super duty that used to be a party bus. I have no idea what these switches do or what the symbols mean? I flip them and nothing much seems to happen. The one on the right turns on a floor mounted box t…

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## [How do I perform a benchtop download to a Bendix EC80?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-perform-a-benchtop-download-to-a-bendix-ec80/192033)

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**Author:** [@byron.streit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byron.streit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-perform-a-benchtop-download-to-a-bendix-ec80/192033 "2023-08-01T16:05:59Z")

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I am an intern at a consulting company, and I am tasked with researching how to perform a benchtop download, or a download outside of a vehicle, to a Bendix ESP EC80 Controller. I have tried looking into the service manu…

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## [I have a tricky one for you, power issue/no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-tricky-one-for-you-power-issue-no-start/191980)

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**Author:** [@xcz.unity\_186223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xcz.unity_186223)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-tricky-one-for-you-power-issue-no-start/191980 "2023-08-01T08:59:43Z")

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2009 Toyota Corolla S -1.8 DOHC American Built Okay so let me start off by saying my car was struck on December 24th 2022 by someone driving like an idiot, so the car was sitting for around 6 months before I got around …

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## [Shop changed transmission fluid, and I started having problems 1k miles later. What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-changed-transmission-fluid-and-i-started-having-problems-1k-miles-later-what-should-i-do/191928)

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**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-changed-transmission-fluid-and-i-started-having-problems-1k-miles-later-what-should-i-do/191928 "2023-07-31T23:54:14Z")

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I had 101k miles on my Camry and the transmission fluid was never changed. I was concerned that changing the fluid at this late point would do damage, but this auto shop told me not to worry and that everything would be …

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## [Sienna 2022 Small Circular Crack on the rear liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2022-small-circular-crack-on-the-rear-liftgate/192001)

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**Author:** [@airblower26\_184880](https://community.cartalk.com/u/airblower26_184880)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2022-small-circular-crack-on-the-rear-liftgate/192001 "2023-07-31T23:16:09Z")

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Hello. I have someone whose car (Sienna 2022) had a small circular crack on the rear liftgate (picture attached). I did research on how to handle this and found a lot of know-hows of how to fix cracked plastic cover. Se…

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## [2012 Elantra intermittent hard to start with no codes and instrument panel involvment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-elantra-intermittent-hard-to-start-with-no-codes-and-instrument-panel-involvment/192014)

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**Author:** [@Stalheimn\_186243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stalheimn_186243)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-elantra-intermittent-hard-to-start-with-no-codes-and-instrument-panel-involvment/192014 "2023-07-31T21:52:47Z")

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I have a 2012 Hyundai Elantra that is intermittently hard to start, usually when the engine is warm. When I finally do get it to start the engine sometimes runs really rough, sometimes runs normal. Also, the tachometer s…

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## [Bumper taps - parallel parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-taps-parallel-parking/171580)

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**Author:** [@SusanDupuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanDupuis)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-taps-parallel-parking/171580 "2023-07-31T21:33:55Z")

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While parallel parking at work, my compact sedan touched the bumper of another vehicle, a mid-sized SUV. While I felt nothing and was unaware of the touch, it was a strong enough touch to cause the other vehicle to move …

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