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## [Preparing to fix up delaminated paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-to-fix-up-delaminated-paint/74443)

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**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-to-fix-up-delaminated-paint/74443 "2012-09-04T21:26:55Z")

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A couple paint spots on my '97 Cavalier coupe have delaminated, among a number of other minor paint blemishes. I had asked a question last year about possibly getting the paint job fixed professionally, but decided again…

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## [Self-propelled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-propelled/74300)

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**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-propelled/74300 "2012-09-04T18:59:49Z")

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want to buy a self-propelled mower.which is better front or rear wheel drive.

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## [Gas Pedal issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-issues/74403)

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**Author:** [@Cstock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cstock)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-issues/74403 "2012-09-04T18:45:33Z")

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I have a 95 GMC Vandura 2500 with 91000 miles. Yesterday, I got in my truck in the morning (engine was cold) and started it up. It started up fine and backed out of the driveway fine, but when I put it in drive and pre…

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## [Car that stalls everytime gassing up at the pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-that-stalls-everytime-gassing-up-at-the-pump/74435)

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**Author:** [@Run\_a\_car\_into\_the\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Run_a_car_into_the_g)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-that-stalls-everytime-gassing-up-at-the-pump/74435 "2012-09-04T18:37:21Z")

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I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier that stalls ever time it is fueled at the pump. It then continues to stall. I have to pump the gas like the old days when we all had carburetors and repeat the action many times. It always s…

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## [Starter Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem/74234)

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**Author:** [@NiskyGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiskyGirl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem/74234 "2012-09-04T18:14:43Z")

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Pretty much every time I turn off the ignition and take out the key I hear the "ding, ding" signal that typically alerts that the lights are still on or the shifter is not in park. However, all is well. The lights are of…

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## [Best tires for 2004 Volvo V70?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-for-2004-volvo-v70/74327)

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**Author:** [@italyreunion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/italyreunion)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-for-2004-volvo-v70/74327 "2012-09-04T17:35:27Z")

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I have a 2004 Volvo V70 with about 160,000 miles on it. I need to buy new tires. I've had the Michelin Primacy XV4s, and they've been great, especially driving in Connecticut winters. I'm planning on selling the car i…

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## [06 Chrysler 300C suspension issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chrysler-300c-suspension-issues/74440)

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**Author:** [@Sea\_Dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sea_Dog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chrysler-300c-suspension-issues/74440 "2012-09-04T15:33:26Z")

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Hi, I have a 2006, bone stock, 300C that needs tie rod ends, torque arm bushings and rear wheel hub bearings. The car is out of warranty (74,000 miles), but I felt that for a babied car that was all stock, these parts …

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## [Will you sell your soul for a gallon of gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-you-sell-your-soul-for-a-gallon-of-gas/74367)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-you-sell-your-soul-for-a-gallon-of-gas/74367 "2012-09-04T09:05:16Z")

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Look at this thing: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/buick-says-encore-is-best-on-gas-among-us-makers/1#.UD6TGcFlTjY Is that the ugliest SUV you've ever seen? Akerson really hit Buick wit…

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## [Indicator Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indicator-problem/74425)

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**Author:** [@Mopar\_Fury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mopar_Fury)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indicator-problem/74425 "2012-09-04T08:33:54Z")

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I have a1966 Plymouth \\Sport Fury convertible consul shift .The indicator switch in the column or actuator doesn't cancel or switch to brakes.Is there any replacement for this hard to find part. Any help would be great…

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## [Thoughts/Opinions on a 2012 Volvo S60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408)

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**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408 "2012-09-04T08:22:43Z")

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Test drove the 2012 S60 with leather, blind spot recognition, city safe, sunroof, nav. I liked the car and the way it handled. I would be purchasing a 2012 with about a 5K discount off MSRP -- for sale price about 35K.…

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## [Pressurized coolant reservoir 2005 mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressurized-coolant-reservoir-2005-mustang/74442)

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**Author:** [@mustang83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustang83)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressurized-coolant-reservoir-2005-mustang/74442 "2012-09-04T07:43:40Z")

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Have a 2005 Ford mustang with the 4.0L V6. Was having problems with coolant being pressurized in the reservoir and pushing out of the cap. Changed radiator cap as well as putting a new thermostat and thermostat housing…

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## [Wanting to buy a 1980 Camaro that has been sitting for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-to-buy-a-1980-camaro-that-has-been-sitting-for-a-while/74437)

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**Author:** [@Camaro80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camaro80)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-to-buy-a-1980-camaro-that-has-been-sitting-for-a-while/74437 "2012-09-04T06:22:44Z")

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There's a guy who owns a 1980 camaro berlinetta that has been sitting for at least two years (probably more, its just that the first time I noticed it was aprox. 2 years ago.) I really want this car, but im worried about…

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## [Honda has intermittent starting problem and door locks malfunctioning, too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-has-intermittent-starting-problem-and-door-locks-malfunctioning-too/74432)

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**Author:** [@stini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stini)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-has-intermittent-starting-problem-and-door-locks-malfunctioning-too/74432 "2012-09-04T05:25:45Z")

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I've had the car in two different shops on multiple occasions for the starting problem, but the problem couldn't be duplicated then, of course. Often when I try to start the car and turn the key in the ignition, there is…

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## [2011 Malibu loud humming noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-malibu-loud-humming-noise/74418)

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**Author:** [@aspend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aspend)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-malibu-loud-humming-noise/74418 "2012-09-04T05:05:23Z")

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My 2011 malibu has approx. 20,000 miles, it makes a loud humming noise that is very annoying, can't even hear someone talking and must turn up the radio. It gets much worse when you get up to 55mph and above. I thought…

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## [1996 Cavalier won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cavalier-wont-start/74429)

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**Author:** [@Chevy\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy_fan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cavalier-wont-start/74429 "2012-09-04T04:52:38Z")

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I have a 1996 chevy cavalier 4-door. It is a 2.2 auto. I changed the passenger side cv shaft and now it won't start. I have lights it won't turn over. I put a new battery in no luck. Any suggestions.

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## [How does the electrical system work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-electrical-system-work/74358)

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**Author:** [@MLucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLucas)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-electrical-system-work/74358 "2012-09-04T04:06:52Z")

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I participate in an online forum for the Mitsubishi I MiEV electric car. There is a debate raging about how the 12V side of the electrical system works. My side is that all accessories like the radio and headlights run…

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## [94 toyota dies while driving randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-dies-while-driving-randomly/74405)

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**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-dies-while-driving-randomly/74405 "2012-09-03T23:55:06Z")

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94 toyota 22re 143000 miles. Head gasket was replaced. (not sure how long after this problem started) Problem: While driving engine begins to lope...about 1000 rpm to 3000 rpm....then ok for awhile then lopes then other …

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## [Well, that didn't fix my 1992 Dodge Stealth DOHC V-6 that runs on four cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-that-didnt-fix-my-1992-dodge-stealth-dohc-v-6-that-runs-on-four-cylinders/74379)

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**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-that-didnt-fix-my-1992-dodge-stealth-dohc-v-6-that-runs-on-four-cylinders/74379 "2012-09-03T23:32:35Z")

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I got the set of injectors that seemed to be the problem, and installed them. It still only runs on four. Obviously that wasn't it. One shop I spoke to said that their OBD 1 scanner probably wouldn't show us what's wro…

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## [Volvo V90 Wagon's horn does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v90-wagons-horn-does-not-work/74412)

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**Author:** [@heraldicone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heraldicone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v90-wagons-horn-does-not-work/74412 "2012-09-03T21:14:35Z")

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Suddenly, the horn on my '97 Volvo V90 (wagon - really a 960 wagon) stopped working. The mechanic checked out connections. The only thing he came up with was to get inside the column and see if a wire had come loose. Not…

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## [Broken axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-axle/74430)

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**Author:** [@NicB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-axle/74430 "2012-09-03T21:03:03Z")

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Hi There, my left axle broke off the bolts last week while driving. my car is 10 years old and had both axles replaces last year. the place that put the axles in refused responsibility, but repaired the axle as I am a 'g…

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## [2004 Ford F250 Diesel pickup, manual - no fuel delivery in 1st or 2nd gear Good fuel in other gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-diesel-pickup-manual-no-fuel-delivery-in-1st-or-2nd-gear-good-fuel-in-other-gears/74424)

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**Author:** [@Becks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-diesel-pickup-manual-no-fuel-delivery-in-1st-or-2nd-gear-good-fuel-in-other-gears/74424 "2012-09-03T20:56:43Z")

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F250 Ford Diesel pickup, 5 speed manual. Problem has been going on for 3 years. Although over the last year it was fine until I had the fuel filters changed.I had a different shop redo the fuel filters and it turns …

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## [Which rig to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rig-to-buy/74370)

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**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rig-to-buy/74370 "2012-09-03T20:38:55Z")

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I have a choice. 1997 Toyota Tacoma 140000 miles 4cyl 4x4 matching topper clean $5750 or 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 120000 miles Auto clean $3900 Please give me your input. Thanks

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## [Engine Over Heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-over-heating/74419)

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**Author:** [@Area51jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Area51jr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-over-heating/74419 "2012-09-03T19:57:18Z")

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Yesterday, I was waiting inline at a fast food drive-thru and noticed that my A/C was not cooling (it was 100 deg outside). I then put the car in park and revved up the engine and then cool air started to come out of my …

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## [Jeep Cherokee Shuts down after 3 mins. Thinks it's being stolen. Bad Cluster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-shuts-down-after-3-mins-thinks-its-being-stolen-bad-cluster/74427)

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**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-shuts-down-after-3-mins-thinks-its-being-stolen-bad-cluster/74427 "2012-09-03T18:58:33Z")

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Friend broke down. Car would start, but would die. Mechanic told him the cluster is bad, and the car thinks it's stolen. He said it's not the ECU He needs to wait WEEKS for the parts (unless he can get it from the junky…

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## [Mysterious freon leak in 2007 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-freon-leak-in-2007-honda-civic/74394)

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**Author:** [@freongnome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freongnome)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-freon-leak-in-2007-honda-civic/74394 "2012-09-03T11:16:08Z")

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The freon keeps mysteriously leaking from my car. I have had the car checked 3 times from two different shops. One was a local place that I know is very honest, the other was the Honda dealer. Both put dye in and ran …

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## [Love bugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-bugs/74409)

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**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-bugs/74409 "2012-09-03T06:20:31Z")

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anyone got any good ideas how to get love off your truck and cars.

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## [Burning oil or something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-oil-or-something-else/74421)

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**Author:** [@idxfossil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idxfossil)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-oil-or-something-else/74421 "2012-09-03T04:17:20Z")

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Hi, everyone. I've tried explaining this to mechanics and they've all looked at me like I'm nuts. Finally, though, I have a video (should be attached to this). This is a hard phenomenon to emulate at a repair shop bec…

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## [Corolla CE horn works intermittently since new in 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-ce-horn-works-intermittently-since-new-in-2000/74413)

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**Author:** [@heraldicone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heraldicone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-ce-horn-works-intermittently-since-new-in-2000/74413 "2012-09-03T02:49:57Z")

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I inherited my Mother's 2000 Corolla CE with low mileage. I know that since the car was knew, she had the dealer check on why the horn did not blow every time she pressed it. I do not have those repair papers, so I do no…

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## [Rims/Tires for a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rims-tires-for-a-1999-pontiac-grand-am/74423)

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**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rims-tires-for-a-1999-pontiac-grand-am/74423 "2012-09-03T01:36:45Z")

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I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM. I have aluminum rims and the chrome is seperating causing all my tires to go flat. I'm trying to find cheap used rims. My tires are P215/60/R15 and from online I believe my rims are 15"…

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## [Car stalling while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-driving/74416)

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**Author:** [@HEIDICSRSALES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HEIDICSRSALES)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-driving/74416 "2012-09-02T20:26:23Z")

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so my car keeps just dying while i'm driving..my car was running just fine until i got gas one morning and then started to sputter while i was driving and didn't want to accelerate very well...read a multiple misfire cod…

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