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## [1993 Toyota Corolla randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760)

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**Author:** [@ireallydontlol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ireallydontlol)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760 "2022-06-21T20:29:29Z")

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My car will randomly decide to not start, for example I can drive it to work just fine but sometimes it won’t start after it’s been shut off. When trying to start it my door will ding but the dash lights and radio don’t …

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## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Door issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-door-issues/184765)

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**Author:** [@kcopk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcopk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-door-issues/184765 "2022-06-21T17:48:17Z")

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rear passenger slide door stopped working. Used it earlier today and it worked just fine. Left for another errand and saw that the slide door light was on. The door was shut, but pulled over and tried the auto to open…

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## [Is this a fair cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-cost/184676)

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**Author:** [@Consumer011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Consumer011)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-cost/184676 "2022-06-21T13:21:57Z")

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Ford Transit Connect XLT 2012 My Serpentine belt came off due to a broken idler pulley. The local service shop said they would purchase a new serpentine belt and idler pulley. Here is what My bill ended up being: …

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## [Crankshaft position sensor, where are you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741)

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**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741 "2022-06-21T09:46:19Z")

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I want to replace the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 Buick Century Limited 3.1 L.For quick help, I watched a few youtube videos but there were different types of sensors used there. One had an arc shape with screw…

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## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Infotainment SNAFUs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-snafus/184753)

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**Author:** [@Michelle44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-snafus/184753 "2022-06-20T21:06:46Z")

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Radio jumps all over the place my A/C GOES HI AND LOW HEAT COMES ON. Can not even turn the radio on anymore cause it drives me crazy. My car was put in reverse without touching the break.

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## [2015 Dodge Dart - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-peeling-paint/184751)

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**Author:** [@Dale51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale51)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-peeling-paint/184751 "2022-06-20T19:08:25Z")

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The vehicle is paited black. The paint coat is pealing off around one of the tail lights. It looks like a plastic type layer is coming off in one spot by the tail light. The paint itself is not coming off, just an out…

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## [2017 Kia Optima - Bad engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-bad-engine/184579)

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**Author:** [@PatrickGillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickGillis)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-bad-engine/184579 "2022-06-20T05:48:57Z")

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Bad engine, Does not run properly - miss fires a lot. Had it into dealers 6 times (Over 6 months) Still does not run properly even after a new engine put in. What can I do to get it fixed? KIA headquarters no help.

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## [Car Wash + Marital Disagreement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-marital-disagreement/184647)

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**Author:** [@M209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M209)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-marital-disagreement/184647 "2022-06-20T03:04:14Z")

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OK here goes… I have a monthly membership to an automatic car wash. Unlimited washes. My husband gets annoyed that I take our truck through the wash four or five times a week. He snarls at me with “wait til the paint sta…

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## [Looking for a new car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-car/184659)

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**Author:** [@Anim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anim)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-car/184659 "2022-06-20T02:30:44Z")

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Hey, I’ve been looking around for a fun car to drive around on the weekends. I found a few that I liked, especially the Honda S2000, but there are just so many different cars it’s hard to know what would give me the expe…

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## [92 Saab 9000s 5th gear problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782 "2022-06-20T01:14:11Z")

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I recently bought a manual 92 saab, and in the past few days I have been having trouble with the 5th gear. The fluids are all fine and I have not put any real strain on the trans since I've had the car. It worked fine wh…

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## [2015 Ford Focus - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734)

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**Author:** [@AlisterRitchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlisterRitchie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734 "2022-06-19T19:00:51Z")

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In heavy rainfall my car has a fairly severe water leak into the drivers side foot-well. In very heavy rain the water penetrates as far as the rear foot-well but does not effect the passenger side. Can somebody please he…

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## [CRV 2003 Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-2003-not-starting/184606)

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**Author:** [@jjyotijennings\_181119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjyotijennings_181119)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-2003-not-starting/184606 "2022-06-19T12:51:43Z")

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Getting multiple assured reasons why car not starting so battery replaced still no start: starter checked, fuse to fuel pump checked told not fuel relay how to find accurate answer!?

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## [Jeep Compass AC issue- $4000 fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717)

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**Author:** [@I-Need-Answers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I-Need-Answers)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717 "2022-06-19T11:49:58Z")

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I’ll admit I know nothing about cars, so that’s how this conversation begins…and no I do not have any type of warranty. I have a 2017 Jeep Compass that the a/c started blowing warm air towards the end of summer. I live …

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## [An Amphicar that still runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amphicar-that-still-runs/184727)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amphicar-that-still-runs/184727 "2022-06-19T09:58:53Z")

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… on both land and water. This guy’s 55 year old Amphicar has been very nicely restored, so I think he’s nuts to take it into salt water. We have lots of lakes in NJ, where his car would fare much better. https://www…

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## [Self service gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-service-gasoline/184722)

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**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-service-gasoline/184722 "2022-06-19T09:39:32Z")

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Unlike the thread on gasoline prices, here’s a link to an interesting article that I hope will not provoke controversy. Why New Jersey and Oregon still don't let you pump your own gas - CNN

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## [What could cause headlights to act like all relays are bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-headlights-to-act-like-all-relays-are-bad/184690)

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**Author:** [@ryan\_hampshire\_181178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_hampshire_181178)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-headlights-to-act-like-all-relays-are-bad/184690 "2022-06-18T23:03:18Z")

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So every night within 4 minutes of starting my car and leaving work I hit a slightly bumpy spot (you could rollerblade/skateboard across it) the Hid lowbeams flicker and one or both will shut off I would think it was a…

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## [The Ford Heritage Vault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ford-heritage-vault/184712)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ford-heritage-vault/184712 "2022-06-18T19:41:47Z")

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… is now available online, and it looks like a bonanza of old car photos and brochures. If you have problems getting the site to open, it appears that it is sometimes “overloaded”, but if you keep trying, you should be …

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## [How to interpret antique car ads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-interpret-antique-car-ads/184663)

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**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-interpret-antique-car-ads/184663 "2022-06-18T03:35:54Z")

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## [Help! Key got jammed in ignition and won't come out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-got-jammed-in-ignition-and-wont-come-out/184620)

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**Author:** [@saxxy.elric\_181134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saxxy.elric_181134)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-got-jammed-in-ignition-and-wont-come-out/184620 "2022-06-18T00:30:51Z")

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I’m in need of some help! I recently started up my Ford E-150 to get the replacement battery going. When I went to turn it off, I couldn’t take the key out. The engine still starts and does what it’s supposed to, but the…

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## [Blower motor harness/connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-harness-connector/184706)

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**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-harness-connector/184706 "2022-06-17T23:45:28Z")

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Daughter has a 2009 Cobalt. The blower motor plug/connector at the blower motor is not in the best shape. The plug wires are coming out of the connectors in the plug and wiggling the wires isn’t working any more. I ne…

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## [2004 Honda Accord Cpe - Window switch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714)

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**Author:** [@dwdsr69\_181184](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwdsr69_181184)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714 "2022-06-17T21:36:07Z")

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I’ve replaced the master window switch twice and stell have the problem. the window goes up but comes back down and stops half way down. I can apply a little pressure with my finger on the window and it will go up and st…

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## [Canyone identify this high performance vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canyone-identify-this-high-performance-vehicle/184707)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canyone-identify-this-high-performance-vehicle/184707 "2022-06-17T16:53:14Z")

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## [Regenerative Braking: Where does the electricity go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regenerative-braking-where-does-the-electricity-go/184696)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regenerative-braking-where-does-the-electricity-go/184696 "2022-06-17T16:50:35Z")

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Today (6.16.22) Ray posted an interesting puzzlement about regenerative braking. If a regenerative-braking car is starting down a big hill, and the battery is fully charged, what happens to the electricity that is gener…

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## [2004 Ford F-150 - Exhaust smell from vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-exhaust-smell-from-vents/184597)

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**Author:** [@gene15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene15)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-exhaust-smell-from-vents/184597 "2022-06-17T01:28:52Z")

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Exhaust smell comes through vents only when heater is turned on

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## [Instrument cluster issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-issue/184677)

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**Author:** [@Carkyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carkyle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-issue/184677 "2022-06-17T00:13:02Z")

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Hi, I have a Mondeo 08 titanium X, recently the radio has started cutting off randomly and sometimes even turns itself back on which has caused battery drains and such. Now a new problem has arisen, my instrument cluster…

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## [Engine Idling Rough after Sea Foam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-sea-foam/184672)

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**Author:** [@Herocbslayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herocbslayer)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-sea-foam/184672 "2022-06-16T23:09:09Z")

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Hello, I have a 2006 Ford F-150 with 462,522 miles, and today I added sea foam to my gas tank, at about half the recommended amount on the bottle (~0.5 oz per gallon), on the drive home my engine idle was rough, and my e…

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## [Muncie leaking worse than ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624 "2022-06-16T23:22:57Z")

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Hello again. For people who replied to my last post I want to start with thanks for everyone being so quick to try and help. I ended up trying to replace all the seals. Front bearing retainer, the shifter shafts, etc. I…

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## [Another example of why you should always use your e-brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-example-of-why-you-should-always-use-your-e-brake/184684)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-example-of-why-you-should-always-use-your-e-brake/184684 "2022-06-16T22:58:04Z")

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… when parking:

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## [Unknown component near engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-component-near-engine/184692)

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**Author:** [@zjsyjwd\_181181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zjsyjwd_181181)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-component-near-engine/184692 "2022-06-16T21:23:29Z")

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Hello, I found a mechanical component near the engine as shown in the picture. It has a ring shape on the top and feels like made by stainless steel. There is no electric wire attached to it. There are two of them sit o…

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## [Is it ok to drive with two feet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\
**Replies:** 99\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463 "2022-06-16T15:14:31Z")

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Noah from Seattle says his boyfriend drives with two feet, something that Noah contends is unsafe. What camp to you fall into? One foot... or two?

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