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## [Help! Metallic rattling In gear, stops in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383)

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**Author:** [@Telissaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telissaw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383 "2022-05-31T00:06:41Z")

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Has anyone else had a loud metallic rattle when in 2-5th gears, where it stops when clutch is engaged or in neutral? Heat shield and wheel bearings seem to be fine. The sound is not constant and ramps up and sometimes go…

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## [Car won’t go past 2.5k rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342)

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**Author:** [@Abluedeer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abluedeer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342 "2022-05-30T20:30:24Z")

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I’ve got a 2007 PT Cruiser, base model. Almost every day sometimes multiple times per drive, my engine light will turn on, and right when it turns on, my car will no go past 2.5k rpm’s. All I do is unplug the negative ba…

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## [2015 Cadillac ATS - What are my battery options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-what-are-my-battery-options/184388)

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**Author:** [@kenbrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenbrian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-what-are-my-battery-options/184388 "2022-05-30T19:57:51Z")

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The short life of the battery in my 2015 ATS coupe. I am 0n my 2nd battery battery after six months of use. Is there a lead acid battery I can replace this gell battery with ??

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## [Want to buy a used 2017 Hyundai Accent but concerned about its safety rating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-2017-hyundai-accent-but-concerned-about-its-safety-rating/184354)

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**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-2017-hyundai-accent-but-concerned-about-its-safety-rating/184354 "2022-05-30T18:14:24Z")

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Hello Community, We have been looking to buy a used car for under $10k for several months. The cars that we would like (Camry, Civic, Corolla) in this budget are too old, have too many miles, or have Salvage or Rebuilt …

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## [2014 Buick Verano - roof and trunk surface damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-roof-and-trunk-surface-damage/171684)

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**Author:** [@grandmajpan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandmajpan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-roof-and-trunk-surface-damage/171684 "2022-05-30T18:10:05Z")

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looks like someone went over the hood roof and trunk lid with sand paper We have live in Zephyrhills Fl for 4 years The car is oarked in our car port

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## [Engine oil dipstick down halfway after 130km highway drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-dipstick-down-halfway-after-130km-highway-drive/184295)

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**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-dipstick-down-halfway-after-130km-highway-drive/184295 "2022-05-30T18:03:29Z")

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Hi everyone, so i own a lexus es300 2003 presently with 264,000 miles on it and it is losing oil progressively. There’s no major repairs done on it ever and i had a previous complaint here where it is losing speed but it…

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## [2005 Odyssey - rough start with overheating engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028)

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**Author:** [@thomacartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomacartalk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028 "2022-05-30T17:09:17Z")

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My wife's 2005 Honda Odyssey has this problem since June, 2009 and the dealers have not been able to figure it out. We have spent about $1500 to no effect. This problem recurs about 3 weeks after a trip to the dealer t…

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## [2005 Chevy trailblazer locked doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375 "2022-05-30T15:29:43Z")

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So my wife has this truck given by her brother “as is,” and one little problem that has become more of a pain is that the truck’s ignition key was replaced, and all we have is a standard key without the controls of the d…

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## ['17 Chev Cruze Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385)

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**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385 "2022-05-30T13:56:38Z")

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2017 Chev Cruze with a little over 4000 kms on it. Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park. I’ve searched other forums and have found man…

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## [Thoughts on Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-infiniti-q60-red-sport-400/184256)

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**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-infiniti-q60-red-sport-400/184256 "2022-05-30T10:28:09Z")

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Looking at a 22 Q60 and watching review videos. Anyone had experience with this car? Thanks for your input. Other car considering is 22 CLA 35AMG. They are about the same price.

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## [Brakeclean instead of starter fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakeclean-instead-of-starter-fluid/82984)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakeclean-instead-of-starter-fluid/82984 "2022-05-30T04:13:47Z")

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So my 85 snow blower has a couple of times busted primer push button, I tied off the line and a shot of starter fluid and it is good to go. Snowed again, and may need more starter fluid, and the local parts store is sold…

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## [Car wont go into reverse + transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369)

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**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369 "2022-05-30T01:29:24Z")

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Hey, so i own a 2006 ford mustang v6, i have been driving it for the past 3 months and 2 days ago i started my car to go to work and it wouldn’t go into reverse. I’d put it in reverse and there wouldn’t be any clicking i…

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## [What happens if a karma runs over a dogma?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-a-karma-runs-over-a-dogma/184356)

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**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-a-karma-runs-over-a-dogma/184356 "2022-05-29T23:21:08Z")

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I have no idea. Yes, I’m a week behind. Three weeks from now I won’t have time to listen and I’ll be two weeks behind.

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## [Uneven new rotor wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-new-rotor-wear/184361)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-new-rotor-wear/184361 "2022-05-29T18:39:50Z")

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Pic 2 is new Audi with 250 miles. 3rd pic is at 750 miles. Dealer said the rotors need to get miles and will even out. pic Of bare rotor is my car sitting Outside after 6 months. Same issue?

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## [2015 Subaru Legacy - flashing lights and trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-flashing-lights-and-trans-trouble/184364)

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**Author:** [@cochiloco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cochiloco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-flashing-lights-and-trans-trouble/184364 "2022-05-29T03:41:37Z")

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Car runs okay then all lights flash and tranny doesnt work

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## [Good Bluetooth Aux Receivers for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365)

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**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365 "2022-05-29T00:53:05Z")

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Hey all. I have a 2011 Audi C6 A6 3.0T that i’m trying to find a good Aux Bluetooth Receiver to be able to play my own music from my phone in the car. I’ve got an AMI MMI to 3.5mm Aux cable to plug into a bluetooth rece…

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## [Safety of electric parking brakes - Have you had to use the handbrake while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-electric-parking-brakes-have-you-had-to-use-the-handbrake-while-driving/184339)

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**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-electric-parking-brakes-have-you-had-to-use-the-handbrake-while-driving/184339 "2022-05-28T23:20:55Z")

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Have you ever had to use your parking brake while driving because of a problem with your brakes? Around here in road salt land I’ve heard two people tell stories about using the parking brake to slow down due to suddenly…

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## [2017 Kia Forte - Maestro Unit Plug-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-maestro-unit-plug-in/184359)

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**Author:** [@ThomasKia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasKia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-maestro-unit-plug-in/184359 "2022-05-28T23:17:31Z")

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Talked to Kia rep. No place to plug in a Maestro A r unit. Unit should show selected engine specs, highway speed, and a ton of options. Cost is around $200 + installation. Maestro A r says it works in 2017 Kia Forte5, b…

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## [Ford edge 2011 noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-2011-noise/184300)

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**Author:** [@brandonbootz\_180912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonbootz_180912)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-2011-noise/184300 "2022-05-28T23:08:14Z")

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Hi please help i replaced the control arm and tie rods and swaybar link on my 2011 ford edge sel front wheel drive becuase i heard clunking noises when i turned and then i replaced them and now the clunking noise is ther…

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## [Bad wheel bearing VS New wheel bearing 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-vs-new-wheel-bearing-2022/184352)

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**Author:** [@www.ttt5461\_180950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/www.ttt5461_180950)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-vs-new-wheel-bearing-2022/184352 "2022-05-28T18:50:35Z")

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Read the description in this YouTube video

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## [Tire popped hit a curb and now rear axle is pushed in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350)

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**Author:** [@spikebenway\_180949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spikebenway_180949)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350 "2022-05-28T15:19:01Z")

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Last week my rear pass tire popped and I hit a curb due to it. Axle seems to be pushed in a bit on that side and the rear driver side is pushed out as well. There is now also a clunking sound when I press the brake pedal…

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## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-battery-drain/184175)

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**Author:** [@bersi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bersi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-battery-drain/184175 "2022-05-28T10:36:11Z")

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Battery drain causing dead battery. When not on front wiper blades will turn on even if the selector switch is off. Blades will intermittently turn on and off. Can find no obvious draws.

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## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Wiring harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wiring-harness/184318)

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**Author:** [@Vern12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vern12)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wiring-harness/184318 "2022-05-28T05:00:01Z")

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I have a Rav 4 and I had a check hybrid system - take to dealer warning come on. The dealer discovered the hi-voltage wiring harness needed replacing. 2 weeks later we received the part and it was installed. The cost to …

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## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Odd malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-odd-malfunction/184324)

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**Author:** [@yakiper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yakiper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-odd-malfunction/184324 "2022-05-28T04:23:55Z")

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SRS malfunction after 37000 miles. No accidents. It starts once per 2 weeks, every week, every 3rd day and now everyday. Seems like, because of driver seat belt.

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## [2010 Ford Focus turn signals don't work and car doors won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-turn-signals-dont-work-and-car-doors-wont-lock/184322)

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**Author:** [@skizzy4325\_180926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skizzy4325_180926)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-turn-signals-dont-work-and-car-doors-wont-lock/184322 "2022-05-28T01:20:18Z")

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Yea so I wen’t in my car yesterday and noticed that the doors werent locked, I though I had a door that wasn’t fully closed but when I double checked the doors still wouldn’t lock, and when I started driving I noticed th…

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## [Car shaking between the speed of 20 to 40 KM/H ONLY!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-between-the-speed-of-20-to-40-km-h-only/102972)

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**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-between-the-speed-of-20-to-40-km-h-only/102972 "2022-05-28T01:01:13Z")

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I'm having a strange issue with my Hyundai Sonata 2011; that whenever I accelerate my car it goes fine from 0 to 20 KM/H but from 20 to 40 KM/H (or to be more precisely 30 to 40 KM/H) my car significantly shakes and afte…

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## [Jerk at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346)

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**Author:** [@Springemergence\_180947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Springemergence_180947)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346 "2022-05-28T00:41:22Z")

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Edit: 2013 Acura Rdx So my car gets a jerk at 7 and 20 mph while accelerating and also while reducing the speed without enaging the breaks at the same speeds. While accelerating the jerk is like a forward push and while…

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## ['Touch Screens in Cars Solve a Problem We Didn't Have'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touch-screens-in-cars-solve-a-problem-we-didnt-have/184294)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touch-screens-in-cars-solve-a-problem-we-didnt-have/184294 "2022-05-27T22:18:20Z")

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'the oversized touch screen in my Subaru Outback. All my car’s important functions, which once were controlled by perfectly serviceable buttons, have now been relegated to a matrix of little boxes on a glowing screen…

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## [2008 Chevy Cobalt Dash Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-dash-not-working/184343)

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**Author:** [@calebringabell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebringabell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-dash-not-working/184343 "2022-05-27T22:03:40Z")

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My 2008 Chevy Dashboard stopped showing me my speed, how much gas I have, and RPMs. No lights come on. We checked all fuses and couldn’t find it. We went to auto zone to get a code without getting any. Any help as to w…

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## [6 Hours To Install Front Brake Hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-hours-to-install-front-brake-hoses/184303)

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**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-hours-to-install-front-brake-hoses/184303 "2022-05-27T16:16:15Z")

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I took my wife’s 2017 Ford Edge into a dealer for a recall on both the front brake hoses yesterday. I can’t complain about anything at the dealer except one thing. It took 6 hours. I’ve done this job myself and I’d estim…

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