# Latest

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## [Is this 25mA or 250mA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-25ma-or-250ma/188921)

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**Author:** [@tscislaw\_183990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tscislaw_183990)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-25ma-or-250ma/188921 "2023-02-02T21:38:26Z")

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Is this 250mA or 25mA? I’m tracking down a parasitic draw and was watching a YouTube video and the guy had the same reading as I do. He said it was 25mA which is fine. People in the comments say it’s 250mA. I think i…

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## [The unnecessary emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unnecessary-emissions-test/188876)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unnecessary-emissions-test/188876 "2023-02-02T18:31:47Z")

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I bought bottles of Iso-heet and STP gas treatment, filled up, drove around for a couple of hours - the emissions test guy told me my pickup ('87) was too old to be tested. I hadn’t opened the notice from the MVD - he wa…

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## [Suburban 2004 Electrical or Starter Diagnostic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-2004-electrical-or-starter-diagnostic/188884)

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**Author:** [@red.suburban.2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red.suburban.2004)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-2004-electrical-or-starter-diagnostic/188884 "2023-02-02T17:22:52Z")

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2004 Suburban 1500 LS In the past few days my wife has reported that a few times all the lights on the dashboard and control panel would flicker off and back on and the radio would be reset to 12. As if the battery had …

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## [Best \>$30k car with sub 20mph adaptive cruise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-30k-car-with-sub-20mph-adaptive-cruise/188913)

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**Author:** [@tradetime23\_183986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tradetime23_183986)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-30k-car-with-sub-20mph-adaptive-cruise/188913 "2023-02-02T16:35:05Z")

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Doesn’t have to be brand new. Wouldn’t mind a few years old. Looking ideally for a subcompact SUV. I have a 2014 Tiguan. I really would like help in stop and go traffic and other slowdowns on highways. HAS TO BE ABLE TO …

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## [Tesla looks at Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-looks-at-mexico/188894)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-looks-at-mexico/188894 "2023-02-02T15:22:03Z")

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… as their next site for an assembly plant:

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## [P0113 p0442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0113-p0442/188867)

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**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0113-p0442/188867 "2023-02-02T04:33:39Z")

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Anyone know if this is something i can fix myself? If not, do you know how much that usually costs? I cleaned the map sensor. It looks brand new. I haven’t tried a gas cap, but it appears to be fine. If it isn’t that …

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## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee fog lights not working, windshield fluid pumps not working, and daytime running lights flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-fog-lights-not-working-windshield-fluid-pumps-not-working-and-daytime-running-lights-flickering/188880)

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**Author:** [@ejjsoccer22\_183966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ejjsoccer22_183966)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-fog-lights-not-working-windshield-fluid-pumps-not-working-and-daytime-running-lights-flickering/188880 "2023-02-02T02:41:03Z")

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Hi, I have a 2005 jeep grand Cherokee that I just bought used, I noticed three blue wires running from the dash to the fusebox that I thought were weird, after doing research I believe they are hardwired to bypass a rela…

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## [2011 Nissan Xterra - big money question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-xterra-big-money-question/188838)

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**Author:** [@BeachGirl39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeachGirl39)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-xterra-big-money-question/188838 "2023-02-02T01:58:00Z")

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95000 miles. Timing chain, tensioners, etc. replacement necessary. $2700 quote. Reasonable? Really necessary?

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## [98 Lesabre heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-heater-fan/188759)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-heater-fan/188759 "2023-02-02T01:03:11Z")

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Heater fan works at times and times does not work. Once when I hit a good bump it started to work and yesterday I hit the top of the dash and it started to work. Once it kicks in it works perfect.

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## [Abs and Traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-control/188887)

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**Author:** [@Hujib\_183972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hujib_183972)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-control/188887 "2023-02-02T01:01:33Z")

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When I start the car, the ABS light is always on but if I don’t hit the gas hard enough, the traction control light will not come on and I will lose all acceleration. I will have to stop and try to hit the gas again. Kee…

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## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-transmission-issues/188906)

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**Author:** [@cstytle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cstytle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-transmission-issues/188906 "2023-02-02T00:48:34Z")

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So, I have a 2008 Chevy Impala and am now fully aware that the transmissions in these are horrible. My specific issue is that all my gears work except for Drive, my reverse is good 1st 2nd and 3rd all work the only way I…

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## [Engine serial number -\> VIN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-serial-number-vin/188828)

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**Author:** [@krystian1207\_183909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krystian1207_183909)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-serial-number-vin/188828 "2023-02-01T22:36:56Z")

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Can I get a VIN of the car when I have only the engine serial number? I bought a car with a replaced engine. I don’t know what the mileage is in the second engine. I only have his number. If I could find out VIN, I would…

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## [2016 Subaru Outback - Lights out then OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-lights-out-then-ok/188860)

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**Author:** [@dbamd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbamd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-lights-out-then-ok/188860 "2023-02-01T20:23:18Z")

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A 2016 Outback 4 cyl that had a complete electrical outage (engine, all accessories) while driving. All the lights in the instrument cluster came on. It restarted immediately and seems fine now.

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## [Failed DPF „Passive“ Regeneration (TDI 1.6)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-dpf-passive-regeneration-tdi-1-6/188825)

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**Author:** [@w3land\_183126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w3land_183126)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-dpf-passive-regeneration-tdi-1-6/188825 "2023-02-01T19:09:13Z")

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Dear everyone, Would you be willing to do some analysis on the DPF issue/confusion (there is also some info on premium diesel) ? I bought a used VW Golf 2012 TDI 1.6 (diesel, 165 000km real mileage), and I wanted to do…

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## [2014 Charger Knocking in wheel well after brake job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-charger-knocking-in-wheel-well-after-brake-job/188874)

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**Author:** [@estutheit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estutheit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-charger-knocking-in-wheel-well-after-brake-job/188874 "2023-02-01T03:19:39Z")

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Hi there! First post in the community! I’m a young novice home mechanic with a 2014 Dodge Charger R/T and I recently started doing my own work on my car after college started bleeding me dry. Has gone well thus far, cha…

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## [Tesla gets a subpoena](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-gets-a-subpoena/188869)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-gets-a-subpoena/188869 "2023-02-01T02:01:36Z")

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… related to its “full self-driving” :smirk: technology:

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## [94 Camry 2.2L Vacuum Hose Sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-2-2l-vacuum-hose-sizes/188850)

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**Author:** [@Dean-in-Des-Moines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-in-Des-Moines)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-2-2l-vacuum-hose-sizes/188850 "2023-02-01T00:32:36Z")

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Looking for some good old timer knowledge. It’s past time to replace the vacuum hoses on my 94 Camry 2.2L. What sizes should I get and how much? The goal is to remove and clean the IAC but the hoses on the IAC and throt…

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## [02 Camry PCV valve and breather tube oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-pcv-valve-and-breather-tube-oil-leak/188871)

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**Author:** [@jsmi5391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmi5391)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-pcv-valve-and-breather-tube-oil-leak/188871 "2023-01-31T23:55:19Z")

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As I was replacing a valve cover gasket on my 2002 2.4l 4 cylinder Toyota Camry with 260k miles, I noticed a small amount of oil coming from the PCV valve. It’s probably the original valve and it was very clogged. I wi…

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## [What do you do when the Key Fob Battery is Dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-the-key-fob-battery-is-dead/188248)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-the-key-fob-battery-is-dead/188248 "2023-01-31T22:34:25Z")

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Now is a good time to change the battery in your car’s Key Fob… I’ve read so many postings about how to Unlock a car door and even Start the car when the battery in your Car’s Key Fob is dead… And I have never see it a…

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## [2013 Nissan Frontier - Stuck windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-frontier-stuck-windows/188849)

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**Author:** [@albert10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albert10)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-frontier-stuck-windows/188849 "2023-01-31T19:56:08Z")

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some times my 2013 frontier drivers side door windows stucks up and down with the control

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## [2014 Ford Fusion - ABS lights in combo with others](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-abs-lights-in-combo-with-others/188786)

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**Author:** [@JadeneSmithSledge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JadeneSmithSledge)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-abs-lights-in-combo-with-others/188786 "2023-01-31T19:35:48Z")

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ABS/Traction control/air bag lights come on and will either stay on or go off and on. I did the thing I could do that were suggested, such as new tires, alignment, speed sensors, topped off the brake fluid and had my br…

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## [Bright beams do not work on Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-beams-do-not-work-on-highlander/188796)

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**Author:** [@traveller11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traveller11)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-beams-do-not-work-on-highlander/188796 "2023-01-31T16:51:36Z")

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The low beams work, but when the highs are clicked on, nothing changes. The bulbs are fine. Fuses are fine. Relay is fine. Anyone know what’s wrong?

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## [Car continues to over heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-continues-to-over-heat/188840)

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**Author:** [@jlorrie50\_183937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlorrie50_183937)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-continues-to-over-heat/188840 "2023-01-31T16:10:02Z")

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So I have a 2002 Chevy Impala pretty much has over heated since I got it but I kept water in in everyday. Never got stalled or stranded. Anyways 1 years later all of a sudden my car over heated bad although it overheate…

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## [Couple stranded by flight cancellation buys $500 Subaru to travel 1.6k miles home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-stranded-by-flight-cancellation-buys-500-subaru-to-travel-1-6k-miles-home/188823)

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**Author:** [@xuandy129\_181104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xuandy129_181104)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-stranded-by-flight-cancellation-buys-500-subaru-to-travel-1-6k-miles-home/188823 "2023-01-31T15:16:54Z")

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Interesting and funny story! They also resold the car for more than they bought it for and gave some money back to the original seller, and Southwest Airlines refunded them for the purchase of the car.

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## [Ford follows Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-follows-tesla/188868)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-follows-tesla/188868 "2023-01-31T14:00:44Z")

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… in cutting EV prices:

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## [Power drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-drain-overnight/188630)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-drain-overnight/188630 "2023-01-31T00:43:05Z")

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Hey guys, I am having a strange problem. About a week ago, I had a ten-month-old battery freeze on me because I did not start my truck in about a week. So the store replaced it, but now, the new battery (three days old) …

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## [2009 Infiniti FX35 - Sport mode gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-fx35-sport-mode-gone-wrong/188835)

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**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-fx35-sport-mode-gone-wrong/188835 "2023-01-31T00:42:36Z")

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infiniti FX35…sport option on Trans shifter goes off/on intermittently…Drive works fine but Sport only sometimes…is this a transmission fluid needs to be changed problem?

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## [Need help with replacing door hinge pins on a 95 tercel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-replacing-door-hinge-pins-on-a-95-tercel/188865)

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**Author:** [@Mark51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-replacing-door-hinge-pins-on-a-95-tercel/188865 "2023-01-30T23:14:17Z")

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I want to replace the door hinge pins on the drivers side. Question is how do I remove the original pins? Are there cotter pins or are they welded together? Also I don’t see a spring. If I can remove the old pins thi…

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## [2014 Lexus GX 460 - GPS issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-gps-issues/188861)

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**Author:** [@gx460ban](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gx460ban)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-gps-issues/188861 "2023-01-30T23:03:49Z")

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If yoy set the GPS to a specific location, it will be off on an entire different route. However, if I disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, reconnect the cables and wait for the GPS to load it will work finefor perhaps…

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## [2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - New HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-new-hvac-issue/188864)

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**Author:** [@theresakoenen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresakoenen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-new-hvac-issue/188864 "2023-01-30T23:02:23Z")

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when i have the defrost/heat on in my van it doesn’t defrost all the way. it worked all up until a week ago. Could you tell me what the problem could be?

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