# Latest

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## [I guess it's fortunate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-fortunate/188900)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-fortunate/188900 "2023-03-12T18:10:28Z")

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… that his one week old Tesla has “full self driving” technology. :smirk: I know that this marque has problems with “fit and finish”, but this is a bit extreme.

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## [2017 GMC Terrain - Reman engine won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-reman-engine-wont-work/189541)

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**Author:** [@DeborahErvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahErvin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-reman-engine-wont-work/189541 "2023-03-12T14:09:55Z")

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We replaced engine with a reman and now engine will not turn over, although all electrical works. If key is left in ignition, with ignition turned off, after several minutes, the engine cranks but does not start. We ha…

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## [Install new Costco battery in 2021 RX350 and move 2021's battery to 2016 RX350 we plan to sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-new-costco-battery-in-2021-rx350-and-move-2021s-battery-to-2016-rx350-we-plan-to-sell/189500)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-new-costco-battery-in-2021-rx350-and-move-2021s-battery-to-2016-rx350-we-plan-to-sell/189500 "2023-03-12T12:59:46Z")

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Wife say her 2021 RX350 battery better than Costco battery (manufactured 3-23) I just installed in the 2016 RX350 we plan to sell. Recommendations? Thank you.

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## [Throwback Friday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throwback-friday/189529)

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**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throwback-friday/189529 "2023-03-12T10:08:33Z")

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Whoa, look at these prices!

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## [2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Turn signals dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-classic-turn-signals-dying/189448)

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**Author:** [@MerryHaynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MerryHaynes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-classic-turn-signals-dying/189448 "2023-03-12T03:22:18Z")

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turn signals work some time they click maybe one time then quit

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## [Warranty Denial due to lost receipt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-denial-due-to-lost-receipt/189520)

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**Author:** [@Tnblondy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tnblondy)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-denial-due-to-lost-receipt/189520 "2023-03-12T01:25:27Z")

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Just looking for some insight because I’ve never had this issue and am seeing conflicting information online. Basically, we have a 2015 Nissan Sentra that we bought from Nissan used with a lifetime drivetrain warranty. I…

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## [Electric Car Fires aren'the only ones to worry about](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-fires-arenthe-only-ones-to-worry-about/189539)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-fires-arenthe-only-ones-to-worry-about/189539 "2023-03-12T00:06:34Z")

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## [My car engine's check engine light came on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-engines-check-engine-light-came-on/189537)

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**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-engines-check-engine-light-came-on/189537 "2023-03-11T22:31:58Z")

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My car engine’s check engine light came on… My car engine’s check engine light came on… My car engine’s check engine light came on…

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## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Hesitation/No Throttle Response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-hesitation-no-throttle-response/149991)

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**Author:** [@KrystalHigdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrystalHigdon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-hesitation-no-throttle-response/149991 "2023-03-11T22:04:55Z")

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I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE model. It has 70k miles on it. I bought it new. Recently I had several incidents in which the car started losing acceleration power when at low speeds going over a speed bump and when…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Corvette - Spun main bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-corvette-spun-main-bearing/189510)

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**Author:** [@Disgusted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Disgusted)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-corvette-spun-main-bearing/189510 "2023-03-11T18:50:47Z")

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Bought this vehicle 1 month ago. Driving along the freeway the engine stops. coast to the side and try to restart the car and the battery is drained. Had the cor towed to local dealership, the still have the car to this …

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## [Starter fried again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-fried-again/189306)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-fried-again/189306 "2023-03-09T02:30:30Z")

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I was on here a few weeks with a no start no turn over problem with turned out to be the starter was bad. I got a replacement and been only 1 week and I believe the starter just got cooked again. It is a new battery an…

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## [Removed Battery put back in now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-battery-put-back-in-now-car-wont-start/189359)

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**Author:** [@maxeybsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxeybsa)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-battery-put-back-in-now-car-wont-start/189359 "2023-03-11T02:37:16Z")

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Ok so I removed the battery to get it tested, I took it in they charged it and tested it and battery was good. Brought it back to the car put the battery back in and went to turn it on, put the key in the acc position a…

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## [4R70W Transmission Failure, Weird Ring Gear Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4r70w-transmission-failure-weird-ring-gear-damage/189536)

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**Author:** [@sullivan.king10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sullivan.king10)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4r70w-transmission-failure-weird-ring-gear-damage/189536 "2023-03-11T02:20:24Z")

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Doing a rebuild on a 97-03 model 4R70W, during teardown it became apparent that the Ring Gear attached to the output shaft, had some unusual wear. 4 teeth on the outside of the ring gear, look like they had been shaved …

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## [Have you ever seen a new brake rotor come out of the box with rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-new-brake-rotor-come-out-of-the-box-with-rust/189521)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-new-brake-rotor-come-out-of-the-box-with-rust/189521 "2023-03-11T02:00:44Z")

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Hi folks. Had my rear brakes done yesterday by the Subaru dealer near me. When I looked at the new rotors (I confirmed with the service advisor new rotors were used, they did not turn the old ones), they were already sho…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD - Brakes so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-brakes-so-soon/189531)

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**Author:** [@Myra36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Myra36)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-brakes-so-soon/189531 "2023-03-10T22:10:09Z")

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Had to have rotors and brake pads replaced on truck that has 47000 miles on it. This is a duelly that hauls a horse trailer is this unusual? Why would they go?

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## [A unique use for cars seized from Drunk Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-unique-use-for-cars-seized-from-drunk-drivers/189524)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-unique-use-for-cars-seized-from-drunk-drivers/189524 "2023-03-10T21:27:29Z")

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Latvia apparently has a serious problem with DUI drivers, and and they also have a statute allowing the seizure of a vehicle if the driver is found to have 3 times the legal limit for blood alcohol. There were so many…

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## [No More AM Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-am-radio/187924)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-am-radio/187924 "2023-03-10T14:58:30Z")

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My local paper carried a story this morning from the NY Times about AM radio. It seems that many EVs don’t carry AM radio because of electrical interference. The manufacturers don’t think that buyers are interested enoug…

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## [Stereo flickers when I turn lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-flickers-when-i-turn-lights-on/140442)

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**Author:** [@abenrod89\_152061](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abenrod89_152061)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-flickers-when-i-turn-lights-on/140442 "2019-05-16T22:36:47Z")

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Hello, I installed an aftermarket stereo on my car. It works perfectly, but when I turn the car lights on, the stereo screen starts flickering / dimming intermittently. When I turn the car lights off, the stereo screen …

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## [I have to refill a quart of oil every week. Should I still do a complete drain and refill every 3k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-to-refill-a-quart-of-oil-every-week-should-i-still-do-a-complete-drain-and-refill-every-3k-miles/189471)

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**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-to-refill-a-quart-of-oil-every-week-should-i-still-do-a-complete-drain-and-refill-every-3k-miles/189471 "2023-03-09T20:19:24Z")

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I have an an oil leak and have to refill one quart per week. Also, does the oil filter still need to be changed every 3k miles? (2006 Camry)

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## [2020 Kia Forte - MPG drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-forte-mpg-drop/189497)

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**Author:** [@jj53191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jj53191)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-forte-mpg-drop/189497 "2023-03-09T17:58:18Z")

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Help, I’m looking for an answer/cause I have a 2020 Kia Forte. For 2 years, I had all my oil changes and service done at the same dealership with no changes to the car mileage. The last oil change I had done with them…

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## [2018 Honda Civic Sdn - AC compressor too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-ac-compressor-too-soon/189514)

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**Author:** [@sherman55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherman55)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-ac-compressor-too-soon/189514 "2023-03-09T15:49:01Z")

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AC compressor replaced

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## [Nissan Frontier overheating mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-overheating-mystery/79295)

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**Author:** [@nissan11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissan11)\
**Replies:** 148\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-overheating-mystery/79295 "2023-03-09T14:08:28Z")

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I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier with a non supercharged 3.3L v6. The truck is a crew cab, long bed and 4x4. I have had this truck since I bought it used in 2004 with 26k miles. The truck now has 196k miles and I have done …

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## [Downshifting going up hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-going-up-hill/189507)

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**Author:** [@sinjin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinjin)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-going-up-hill/189507 "2023-03-09T13:25:53Z")

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My wife and I bought a 2007 CRV for my daughter. It has a new catalytic converter along with new O2 sensors (Denso brand). The spark plugs have been replaced. The car runs fine, BUT there is one thing that just gnaws …

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## [Need technical advice on repairing a 2001 Dodge Ram with the 3.9L engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-technical-advice-on-repairing-a-2001-dodge-ram-with-the-3-9l-engine/189437)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-technical-advice-on-repairing-a-2001-dodge-ram-with-the-3-9l-engine/189437 "2023-03-09T02:00:07Z")

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This is for my mother-in-law, who is very poor, and not very adept at caring for her cars, either. So Friday, while I was at work, the MIL came to visit her daughter and grandson, and when it came time to leave, she got…

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## [Need wiring diagram 99' Pontiac Grand Prix SE trunk light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-wiring-diagram-99-pontiac-grand-prix-se-trunk-light/189449)

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**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-wiring-diagram-99-pontiac-grand-prix-se-trunk-light/189449 "2023-03-09T01:04:56Z")

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Trunk light only illuminates when the interior lights are on (lid open obv). Wiring diagram will make it faster and easier to track down the switch and rewire for trunk open/closed functionality. Any help would be grea…

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## [Radiator Overflow Cap Not Threading Easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-overflow-cap-not-threading-easily/189214)

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**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-overflow-cap-not-threading-easily/189214 "2023-03-09T00:07:57Z")

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Hi I have a quick question … this has never happened before but the last time I checked my coolant level everything was great, the overflow cap was stuck on pretty hard but I was able to get it off, no coolant loss since…

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## [85 300zx clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-300zx-clutch/188698)

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**Author:** [@willmiddleton42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willmiddleton42)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-300zx-clutch/188698 "2023-03-08T22:30:59Z")

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I’ve been having shifting issues in the 85 z31 i bought recently. on cold startups its impossible to get it into first and sometimes second. i took out the master cylinder and bench bled it then bled from the slave so i …

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## [2008 Ford Edge - CD player quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-cd-player-quit/189495)

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**Author:** [@tommydugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommydugan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-cd-player-quit/189495 "2023-03-08T21:51:27Z")

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cd player not working

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## [2006 Honda Odyssey - Turn signals quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-turn-signals-quit/189487)

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**Author:** [@Ann57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann57)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-turn-signals-quit/189487 "2023-03-08T21:14:10Z")

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I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring . Seemingly every 3 to 4 weeks , both turn signals stop working. The 4 way flashers operate just fine. All the fuses checked out good. This last episode the lift gate failed, the po…

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## [2019 Ford F350 - Trailer brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f350-trailer-brake-issue/186520)

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**Author:** [@Miley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miley)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f350-trailer-brake-issue/186520 "2023-03-08T21:02:47Z")

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trailer brake warning message

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