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## [Door locks in my Scion 2005 xB1 are Irrational](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-in-my-scion-2005-xb1-are-irrational/189864)

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**Author:** [@ProVega350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ProVega350)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-in-my-scion-2005-xb1-are-irrational/189864 "2023-03-31T04:01:21Z")

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The door locks on my XB1 have a mind of their own. Sometimes they activate all by themselves. Other times they won’t activate at all. It doesn’t matter whether I use the switch on the inside of the door or the remote con…

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## [94 Accord won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-stay-running/189821)

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**Author:** [@Godgunsnglory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godgunsnglory)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-stay-running/189821 "2023-03-31T03:51:32Z")

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I’m no professional mechanic, and it seems like I’ve run myself into a dead end here. I have a '94 Accord, EX model with manual transmission that won’t stay running. It will start up, and run for about half a second befo…

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## [Possible check spark without removing or disconnecting plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-check-spark-without-removing-or-disconnecting-plugs/189854)

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**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-check-spark-without-removing-or-disconnecting-plugs/189854 "2023-03-31T02:55:43Z")

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On a couple of my cars, manifold covers plugs, so it’s impossible to disconnect electric connectors to each plug without rigamarole of removing manifold. Is there an electric induction tool that could tell me the sparkin…

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## [2006 Scion xB - lock buttons are sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-lock-buttons-are-sticking/154769)

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**Author:** [@LauraKirwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraKirwin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-lock-buttons-are-sticking/154769 "2023-03-31T00:22:05Z")

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I own a 3006 Scion XB with 225,000 miles. I love my car but recently my lock buttons have been sticking. Does anyone know an easy fix so I don’t get locked in my car again? :b

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## [2009 Scion xB Really Weird Power Door Lock Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xb-really-weird-power-door-lock-gremlins/141685)

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**Author:** [@Madgreekjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madgreekjr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xb-really-weird-power-door-lock-gremlins/141685 "2023-03-31T00:19:48Z")

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My otherwise great 2009 Toaster (145k) has had an issue with the power door locks for the past year or so. They seem to work completely at random and no two days are the same. Some days, all of the locks will work. S…

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## [Chunk of tire came off--side wall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-of-tire-came-off-side-wall/189855)

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**Author:** [@flanry01\_184663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flanry01_184663)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-of-tire-came-off-side-wall/189855 "2023-03-31T00:15:27Z")

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Hi. I bumped the curve trying to make room for a bus. Was traveling \<5mph. Scratched the wheel with the resulting damage to the tire. Does this warrant a tire replacement?

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## [2004 Scion xB door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xb-door-locks/122062)

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**Author:** [@frank41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank41)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xb-door-locks/122062 "2023-03-31T00:12:05Z")

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having a problem with passenger door locks front and back door.all the rest work.the passenger front door works with the key but not the door switch.can any body tell me what it could be.i bought a passenger and driver d…

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## [Check Engine Light for Cat Converter came on---for a few hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-for-cat-converter-came-on-for-a-few-hours/189852)

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**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-for-cat-converter-came-on-for-a-few-hours/189852 "2023-03-31T00:02:34Z")

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2016 Chevy Traverse, 3.6l, 140k. A check engine light comes on. I take it right in to the parts store to get it scanned. The scanner reads the problem is the downstream catalytic converter. I can’t remember the diagn…

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## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission or clutch is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857)

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**Author:** [@Sluggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sluggy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857 "2023-03-30T23:51:28Z")

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Engage 1st gear & let clutch out nothing happens, it’s as if it’s in neutral.

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## [2002 Cadillac Escalade - Turn signals only work when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836)

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**Author:** [@Randymontgomery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randymontgomery)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836 "2023-03-30T23:42:45Z")

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Turn signals won’t work at all until my truck warms up

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## [2013 Nissan Versa - No heat, no radio, radio won;t stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-no-heat-no-radio-radio-won-t-stop/189859)

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**Author:** [@cowboy19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowboy19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-no-heat-no-radio-radio-won-t-stop/189859 "2023-03-30T23:40:05Z")

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No HEAT or A/C and Radio will not stay off

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## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Problems with stop start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826)

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**Author:** [@cmbgolin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmbgolin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826 "2023-03-30T23:26:52Z")

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Constant light on regarding the auto start stop, can not turn it off. Have replaced two batteries, they would not cover under warranty, and two weeks later had to replace one again, they covered that but had the vehicle…

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## [Is it unhealthy to drive with bad catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231)

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**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231 "2023-03-30T22:50:59Z")

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As in are there any health hazards to driving with a bad catalytic converter if I can sometimes smell the fumes from inside? I can defientely small hard gas smell/fumes once outside the vehicle and my mechanic told me i…

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## [2012 Ford Transit Connect - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798)

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**Author:** [@sodo1956](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sodo1956)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798 "2023-03-30T18:55:34Z")

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Has no power, 2 and 3 cylinder is only 60 while 1 and 4 are over 100. I have replaced all 4 ignition coils and spark plugs. Help. I need ideas on this issue.

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## [Traction Control Myth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-myth/189844)

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**Author:** [@SKIP-TRACER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SKIP-TRACER)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-myth/189844 "2023-03-30T17:41:44Z")

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Okay, this is going to be a good one ! I was not only told but I also researched it online, and that is if you disengage your traction control before you start driving, it actually will give more take off power, along wi…

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## [Redex Diesel Cleaner in Adblue Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redex-diesel-cleaner-in-adblue-tank/189846)

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**Author:** [@Miktaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miktaz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redex-diesel-cleaner-in-adblue-tank/189846 "2023-03-30T17:37:09Z")

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Hi I hope someone can help on this forum as I cannot find any details to do with this online. I added Redex Diesel Cleaner in to the Adblue tank yesterday and realised the accident I had made. I have a 2019 Peugeot 300…

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## [If you own a 2018-2022 Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850 "2023-03-30T15:33:08Z")

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… and if you incurred repair expenses for the replacement of the Gateway Control Module following water intrusion, you may be eligible for compensation.

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## [Too pricey for the market?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-pricey-for-the-market/189829)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-pricey-for-the-market/189829 "2023-03-30T14:06:11Z")

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Lucid has not posted much good news lately, and I suspect that their big EV sedan is just too expensive to generate sufficient sales.

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## [Steering knocks, only with clutch up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-knocks-only-with-clutch-up/189838)

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**Author:** [@mathisvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mathisvr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-knocks-only-with-clutch-up/189838 "2023-03-30T03:14:21Z")

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Hi, so I have a Hyundai Santa Fe (2003) with the 2.4L engine (FWD). I can’t quite figure out what the problem could be. When I turn sharply, so say turning out of a parking spot. There is a loud knocking noise coming fro…

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## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796)

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**Author:** [@Patti1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patti1960)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796 "2023-03-29T22:56:58Z")

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2019 Volvo XC60 grinding noise from driver’s front wheel. Dealer replaced hub; noise continues. They acknowledged the noise called in a Volvo Engineer after six weeks of trying to find where it was coming from said they …

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## [Postal trucks being replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postal-trucks-being-replaced/189803)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postal-trucks-being-replaced/189803 "2023-03-29T21:40:24Z")

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I knew this was coming but thought this was an interesting article. I am guessing certain components like the transmission had to be significantly upgraded to specify a service life of 24 years. These have to be some o…

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## [Checking Ford 9 inch differential play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-ford-9-inch-differential-play/189647)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-ford-9-inch-differential-play/189647 "2023-03-29T20:59:29Z")

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Working on my Ford truck’s rear brakes the other day, got to wondering if there’s an easy way to measure the differential play caused by the ring gear not perfectly engaging with the pinion. It seems like you could asses…

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## [Buick Lucerne 2007 Overheat problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lucerne-2007-overheat-problem/189664)

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**Author:** [@maxeybsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxeybsa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lucerne-2007-overheat-problem/189664 "2023-03-29T20:12:29Z")

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I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne with an over heating issue. The car will get to 210 212 while standing still and be good for 15 to 20 minute then start to overhead badly, It I drive it, it will over heat faster. This is wha…

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## [A positive projection for the auto industry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-positive-projection-for-the-auto-industry/189824)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-positive-projection-for-the-auto-industry/189824 "2023-03-29T16:33:15Z")

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… from a German chip manufacturer:

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## [I have overfilled or "top off" my fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-overfilled-or-top-off-my-fuel-tank/189817)

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**Author:** [@Jh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jh1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-overfilled-or-top-off-my-fuel-tank/189817 "2023-03-29T15:50:59Z")

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Hi guys, I just had a brand new Hyundai vehicle and it is a gasoline one, I had it since 3 days ago. I made a mistake by not “quickly” reading the owner’s manual first specifically the first few pages concerning informa…

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## [Brake clip noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-clip-noise/188582)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-clip-noise/188582 "2023-03-28T22:24:46Z")

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The pass side caliper hardware clip started buzzing/screeching at low speeds last year. I tweaked the clip and all was well. Today the driver side made noise. Odd for both clips to make noise? so so quality parts? Not o…

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## [Which anti-seize for the wheel nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-anti-seize-for-the-wheel-nuts/104743)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-anti-seize-for-the-wheel-nuts/104743 "2023-03-29T05:21:21Z")

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Hello folks, Working on the wheels for the first time. I would like to put anti-seize on when I put the wheels back. I searched about this and there is a thread in the past with mixed feelings, put it or not put it.…

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## [Driving on dry roads my car will start vibrating in. The back and start to fishtail like hopping and then My traction light flashes and I loose power until it drops down to 50mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-dry-roads-my-car-will-start-vibrating-in-the-back-and-start-to-fishtail-like-hopping-and-then-my-traction-light-flashes-and-i-loose-power-until-it-drops-down-to-50mph/189815)

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**Author:** [@cotrusdell37\_184644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cotrusdell37_184644)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-dry-roads-my-car-will-start-vibrating-in-the-back-and-start-to-fishtail-like-hopping-and-then-my-traction-light-flashes-and-i-loose-power-until-it-drops-down-to-50mph/189815 "2023-03-29T00:38:42Z")

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Driving on dry roads my car will start vibrating in. The back and start to fishtail like hopping and then My traction light flashes and I loose power until it drops down to 50mph. My car just recently got aligned and put…

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## [Are there any safety features you like/dislike and would recommend keeping on/turning off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-safety-features-you-like-dislike-and-would-recommend-keeping-on-turning-off/188415)

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**Author:** [@vaydrioness\_183446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaydrioness_183446)\
**Replies:** 93\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-safety-features-you-like-dislike-and-would-recommend-keeping-on-turning-off/188415 "2023-03-28T22:15:00Z")

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I’m really curious about people’s opinions on this topic. I recently got a 2020 Camry LE which has new safety features my old car didn’t have. I was curious what safety features do people generally recommend using and wh…

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## [I want one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-one/189808)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-one/189808 "2023-03-28T20:57:25Z")

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