# Latest

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## [Park your Palisade outside, and tell your Telluride to stay away from your garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-palisade-outside-and-tell-your-telluride-to-stay-away-from-your-garage/186010)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-palisade-outside-and-tell-your-telluride-to-stay-away-from-your-garage/186010 "2022-08-25T22:54:40Z")

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… lest you burn your house to the ground:

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## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - seized engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-seized-engine/186015)

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**Author:** [@naomi03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naomi03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-seized-engine/186015 "2022-08-25T22:22:33Z")

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Hello, I have a 2011 chevy traverse. I was recently told that it has a seized engine. I am still not sure what to do yet, I’m just exploring my options. What will be the price if I were to get a new engine and what will …

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## [A throwback quote!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-throwback-quote/186024)

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**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-throwback-quote/186024 "2022-08-25T15:34:04Z")

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## [2013 Hyundai Elantra will not start unless jump started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726)

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**Author:** [@rbone3971\_181881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbone3971_181881)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726 "2022-08-25T15:10:43Z")

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I just purchased this 2013 Hyundai Elantra so I do not have a history for the car. Everything was fine for a few days until one day it would not start. When I went to jump start it, I saw that the positive terminal end w…

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## [What are your thoughts on this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970 "2022-08-25T12:30:59Z")

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I like the fact it has a perfect maintenance record, normally I would be too worried about how it was maintained since I am buying for long-term use and don’t want any engine or trans issues, especially a car that I am b…

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## [The new Dodge Hornet small SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-hornet-small-suv/186007)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-hornet-small-suv/186007 "2022-08-25T12:27:42Z")

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… brings back an old Hudson/AMC model name, and gives Dodge a performance-oriented small SUV. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s essentially a re-badged Alfa Romeo, and will be built in Alfa’s assembly pla…

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## [How To Find a Good Mechanic - Car Talk Post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-mechanic-car-talk-post/186003)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-mechanic-car-talk-post/186003 "2022-08-25T10:59:13Z")

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Hi Folks, We try not to spam our own Community with our posts, but this topic is one we frequently find in the community. Many of our members are looking for a specific type of mechanic. We felt it would make sense to u…

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## [Bentley: What Makes it a Good Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-what-makes-it-a-good-car/185599)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 124\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-what-makes-it-a-good-car/185599 "2022-08-25T10:57:15Z")

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Always curious , what are the major differences between a Bentley and a roughly comparable high-sales-volume car like a Camry? engine power? transmission? suspension? interior materials? any systems less failure pron…

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## [The Mazda mired in a Madrid Metro Station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mazda-mired-in-a-madrid-metro-station/185998)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mazda-mired-in-a-madrid-metro-station/185998 "2022-08-25T04:56:04Z")

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… was apparently a stolen car. As to why the perp chose to drive it into a Metro Station… Quien sabe?

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## [Driving next to lit road flares - Can it damage paint or materials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-next-to-lit-road-flares-can-it-damage-paint-or-materials/185972)

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**Author:** [@leanonme\_notmycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leanonme_notmycar)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-next-to-lit-road-flares-can-it-damage-paint-or-materials/185972 "2022-08-24T22:27:31Z")

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Lit road flares seem to get pretty hot. I drove by an incident scene where the FD had (improperly, I think, on a city street during the day) laid out a few flares that were on the lane line right next to my passenger si…

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## [2015 Kia Forte - passenger mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997)

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**Author:** [@goodpale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodpale)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997 "2022-08-24T21:06:08Z")

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passenger mirror tries to fold, but can’t , when keyless fob is recognized by car. Motor clicks for 5 seconds then stops. Also, will not fold when using button

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## [This is the Standard of Excellence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-standard-of-excellence/185987)

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**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-standard-of-excellence/185987 "2022-08-24T21:03:23Z")

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Saw this ad while eating my lunch and just about spit it out all over my laptop. Excellence just isn’t what it used to be.

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## [1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT - loses power when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-3000gt-loses-power-when-driving/186005)

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**Author:** [@Glancing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glancing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-3000gt-loses-power-when-driving/186005 "2022-08-24T20:53:43Z")

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Car battery loses power while driving. Dies when it stops.

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## [2016 Infiniti QX50 bumper camera fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-bumper-camera-fix/186012)

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**Author:** [@Greg29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-bumper-camera-fix/186012 "2022-08-24T20:52:12Z")

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Front driver side lower bumper camera got knocked back inside car. Still in the car because it beeps every time I stop. How do you put it back in?

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## [2006 Honda Civic - smells like mouse waste](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-smells-like-mouse-waste/186009)

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**Author:** [@margo12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/margo12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-smells-like-mouse-waste/186009 "2022-08-24T20:48:41Z")

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I had a mouse in my car which left feces and pee and it is a very horrible smell where does it get in the car and how does one get rid of the horrible smell

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## [1984 f150 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832)

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**Author:** [@crmaust93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crmaust93)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832 "2022-08-24T20:15:56Z")

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I have an 84 f150 5.0 302 auto that I can’t figure out. It ran fine until a week ago and now it won’t start. It has new fuel pump, fuel line, fuel tank, sending unit, carburetor, coil, plugs, wires, and ignition module. …

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## [Are Delphi fuel pumps quality?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961 "2022-08-24T19:56:17Z")

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I always try to buy OEM but the Motorcraft pump for my 1999 F250 Super Duty is not available right now. There are about 5 different possibilities for this truck and I have the long wheel base which determines what fuel …

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## [2019 Honda Pilot - service guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-service-guidance/185974)

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**Author:** [@RichardScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardScott)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-service-guidance/185974 "2022-08-24T19:18:42Z")

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Routine Service - oil changes, check fluid levels, check for leaks, etc.

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## [2018 Ford Edge - Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-poor-headlights/185966)

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**Author:** [@PhilC25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilC25)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-poor-headlights/185966 "2022-08-24T18:21:59Z")

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Headlights are way too dim since car was new.I have other vehicles and don’t drive the edge at night whenever possible. I noticed other similar complaints on your website so I am convinced this to be a problem.

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## [2019 Fiesta titanium EB turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-fiesta-titanium-eb-turbo/185975)

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**Author:** [@Carkyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carkyle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-fiesta-titanium-eb-turbo/185975 "2022-08-24T11:52:52Z")

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This may seem like a daft question but i recently bought a 2019 fiesta ecoboost titanium turbo model and when im accelerating im getting quite a growl from it, kinda like its a more powerful engine, theres a part of me t…

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## [Intake manifold and spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-and-spark-plugs/185977)

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**Author:** [@vjohnson2127\_178574](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjohnson2127_178574)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-and-spark-plugs/185977 "2022-08-24T01:56:34Z")

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Replaced upper manifold gasket and 1,2,and 3 spark plugs car was running fine before I started can’t get it to run it turns over but dies immediately

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## [These Gross Polluting Illegally Modified Diesel Trucks Are Out Of Hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-gross-polluting-illegally-modified-diesel-trucks-are-out-of-hand/185967)

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**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-gross-polluting-illegally-modified-diesel-trucks-are-out-of-hand/185967 "2022-08-24T01:51:51Z")

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This is getting ridiculous, i was hoping that when diesel hit 5.00 a gallon these people whp drive these tampered with diesel pickups with tow mirrors amd big exhaust pipes that belch black smoke would slow down a bit. M…

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## [Fuel gauge symptom question 1995 Mazda B2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988 "2022-08-24T01:37:00Z")

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My fuel gauge is pinned at FULL despite only half full. Is this the typical failure mode of the fuel pump float? Or is the mode to be pinned on EMPTY?

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## [What are you thoughts on this salvage title car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-you-thoughts-on-this-salvage-title-car/185951)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-you-thoughts-on-this-salvage-title-car/185951 "2022-08-24T01:14:50Z")

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\[Album\] imgur.com It is 15k with 47k miles and a negotiable price …

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## [2002 Honda Accord Sdn - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-audio-issues/185980)

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**Author:** [@abdul56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abdul56)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-audio-issues/185980 "2022-08-23T23:19:52Z")

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the radio and cd player is not working and try all technician no result

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## [Can I get “creative” with brake lines routing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880 "2022-08-23T20:01:26Z")

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Long story short, proportioning valve or something in my master cylinder broke. Since it’s so old and unknown I’d rather just replace it all and while I’m at it I’ve always wanted to learn how to make brake lines. The o…

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## [Best newer convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-newer-convertibles/185924)

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**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-newer-convertibles/185924 "2022-08-23T12:02:39Z")

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Related to my other recent post… Thoughts on best, easy to maintain used convertibles? Smart move would be to buy new (but I don’t want the car payment) or used vehicle. Thoughts on the best and easiest to maintain used …

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## [Starting and embarrassing stalling! Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655)

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**Author:** [@Kiana22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiana22)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655 "2022-08-22T23:38:39Z")

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I hit a red light and as soon as I stopped, not only was the traffic light red but now my dash board was red in front of me. My car has been stalling quite often on me and I have been having with to deal with it. I immed…

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## [2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Cluster...well you know what](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-cluster-well-you-know-what/185928)

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**Author:** [@Dan31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan31)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-cluster-well-you-know-what/185928 "2022-08-22T22:44:56Z")

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2019 instrument cluster shuts down while driving ac shuts off and turn signals, engine still runs what is the fix

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## [Still having issues after replacing parts a mechanic said were causing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952)

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**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952 "2022-08-22T22:42:04Z")

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So recently I had an issue with my positive terminal connection, it had been pinched up against my exaust manifold and then melted and was shorting. So I have now replaced a battery, repaired the connector wire and repla…

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