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## [How to remove cord for antenna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-cord-for-antenna/181123)

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**Author:** [@Mlandera08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mlandera08)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-cord-for-antenna/181123 "2021-12-18T00:22:49Z")

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Hey all, looking for advice how to remove the cord from my antenna. (Please note, I don’t mean just unscrewing the antenna. I mean removing the cord which runs from the car to the antenna.) I was going through a drive t…

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## [Are These Bootleg Parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-bootleg-parts/181319)

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**Author:** [@batchy4fulham\_178622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/batchy4fulham_178622)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-bootleg-parts/181319 "2021-12-17T15:41:58Z")

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Hi Guys, I picked up a bundle for some racing sim gear but it came with a Momo steering wheel and a Sparco quick release hub. They seem to be car parts with 3D printed sim adapters. I want to sell them on Ebay but haven…

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## [Takakakaka noise from back right wheel and goes away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288)

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**Author:** [@kesemdv\_178604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kesemdv_178604)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288 "2021-12-16T23:53:39Z")

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After I had calipers and breaks done we went camping. Coming back home there was a takakakaka noise from back wheel. Drove a bit and stopped several times and after a while it stopped. That was a couple months ago. Yeste…

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## [03 Honda Pilot group of electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307)

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**Author:** [@maikan.email\_178615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maikan.email_178615)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307 "2021-12-16T23:11:04Z")

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Hi everyone, I just bought a used 03 pilot, 225000km. There is an odd bunch of electrical issues: DRL fault light sometimes comes on, when it does, passenger side DRL and high beam don’t work, but they work when it’…

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## [2017 Kia Sorento V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-v6/181261)

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**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-v6/181261 "2021-12-16T23:04:00Z")

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Took my 2017 Kia Sorento to the Honda dealer I bought it from last year (it was certified, and it came with bumper to bumper 100,000/10 year coverage)… They fixed a transmission leak and an oil leak @ no cost to me. They…

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## [2004 Nissan Quest - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-codes/181313)

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**Author:** [@FrankieD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankieD1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-codes/181313 "2021-12-16T23:01:04Z")

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Exhaust roar and p0300 random multiple misfire with rich bank 1 and lean bank 2

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## [2005 Kia Sorento - Light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-light-stays-on/181311)

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**Author:** [@wayne40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne40)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-light-stays-on/181311 "2021-12-16T22:49:34Z")

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park.light.stayon.with.switch.off.2005.kia.serento

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## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-brakes/181054)

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**Author:** [@Ken58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-brakes/181054 "2021-12-16T14:22:34Z")

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The topic in last Saturday’s column was expected mileage for brakes to last. Ray’s answer said that the 2014 Nissan Altima with 74,000 miles would likely need new brakes. And, he said that 90,000 is about as many miles t…

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## [What was John "Bugsy" Lawler's role on the radio show?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-john-bugsy-lawlers-role-on-the-radio-show/181297)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-john-bugsy-lawlers-role-on-the-radio-show/181297 "2021-12-16T02:48:34Z")

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Just curious is all. I hear his name mentioned during the show’s credit segment as the show’s “technical expert” but have always wondered what that means exactly? What sort of technical expertise? About cars? Car Re…

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## [2021 Hyundai Tucson - Crazy wait for dealer help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-tucson-crazy-wait-for-dealer-help/181056)

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**Author:** [@di2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/di2021)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-tucson-crazy-wait-for-dealer-help/181056 "2021-12-16T00:58:28Z")

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Have collision avoidance system checked… System will stop functioning (will not alert to cars next to me. Several warning lights will illuminate on display and not go off until car is turned off. Problem is cleared wh…

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## [Sphere puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sphere-puzzler/181142)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sphere-puzzler/181142 "2021-12-15T23:47:29Z")

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Can anyone explain the “answer” to the puzzler about taking a core out of a sphere? I don’t see how an answer is possible without knowing the diameter of the core, which is 6" long.

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## [Electrifying news at Harley-Davidson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrifying-news-at-harley-davidson/181279)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrifying-news-at-harley-davidson/181279 "2021-12-15T21:45:45Z")

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## [It's not just getting old that's dangerous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-getting-old-thats-dangerous/181186)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-getting-old-thats-dangerous/181186 "2021-12-15T18:44:37Z")

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…it’s the older cars older people drive: IIHS Says Older Drivers More Likely To Die Driving Older Cars (jalopnik.com)

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## [OBD2 Scanners: What's good for, say, $99 or less? Does it read ABS codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanners-whats-good-for-say-99-or-less-does-it-read-abs-codes/181280)

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**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanners-whats-good-for-say-99-or-less-does-it-read-abs-codes/181280 "2021-12-15T18:36:32Z")

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…does it need a subscription or any on-line interaction to work properly?

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## [Friday 12/10/2021 Sacramento California Bee cartalk artical, TPMS only transmitts when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friday-12-10-2021-sacramento-california-bee-cartalk-artical-tpms-only-transmitts-when-stopped/181209)

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**Author:** [@nbsproducts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbsproducts)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friday-12-10-2021-sacramento-california-bee-cartalk-artical-tpms-only-transmitts-when-stopped/181209 "2021-12-15T16:40:09Z")

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Your article states that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System only transmitts info when car is stopped. What good are they for monitoring when a tire is going low while driving. I just purchased a $450 system for my $90,…

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## [Lost keys - Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-toyota-camry/123108)

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**Author:** [@BrielleHolland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrielleHolland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-toyota-camry/123108 "2018-08-17T13:32:56Z")

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If I lost my keys do I need both keys replaced?

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## [Ford Ranger 3.0 L 4x4 Manual, brief intermittent grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513)

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**Author:** [@Bosterrier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bosterrier)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513 "2021-12-15T08:25:52Z")

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Ford Ranger 3.0 Litre Turbodiesel Manual Transmission, 4x4. Ford Ranger made a single brief spontaneous grinding noise while already engaged in 3rd gear without any action applied to the clutch or gear lever. Vehicle wa…

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## [2010 Volvo S80 - My sprag clutch went bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-my-sprag-clutch-went-bad/181283)

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**Author:** [@SharonPhelps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonPhelps)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-my-sprag-clutch-went-bad/181283 "2021-12-15T06:01:21Z")

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When in for an oil change mechanic said the sprag clutch was bad. Replacement would cost $1100. Not replacing could damage R.E.A.D to the tune of $4700. What are symptoms of bad sprag clutch and can that be diagnosed …

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## [OBD2 not reading the PCM module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-not-reading-the-pcm-module/181284)

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**Author:** [@elikeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elikeeler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-not-reading-the-pcm-module/181284 "2021-12-15T00:16:27Z")

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So I have a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2wd 5.4 pick-up. In the past week the truck will sporadically run really rough for the first few minutes like it is miss firing and then smooth mostly out, you still feel a slight m…

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## [Snow Tires & Tread Depth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-tread-depth/180324)

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**Author:** [@gerald\_wscj-cartalk\_177947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerald_wscj-cartalk_177947)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-tread-depth/180324 "2021-12-14T21:10:34Z")

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While preparing for the winter months I have received two different opinions on when to replace my winter tires based on tread depth. Currently the numbers are 9-6-7-4. One side states that no tire ever needs to be rep…

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## [What is this squealing sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-squealing-sound/180661)

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**Author:** [@jakedbirch\_178178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakedbirch_178178)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-squealing-sound/180661 "2021-12-14T21:07:57Z")

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Car has been doing this quietly for a couple of weeks and it just got much louder and more constant. Any idea what’s causing this sound? https://www.dropbox.com/s/mo3uyvrd5b1frgz/Video%20Nov%2015%2C%208%2025%2053%20AM.m…

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## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Drive-Start Control Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-drive-start-control-malfunction/181211)

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**Author:** [@tonyc2004cu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonyc2004cu)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-drive-start-control-malfunction/181211 "2021-12-14T19:23:24Z")

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check engine light Drive-Start Control Malfunction

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## [2006 Caravan Whirring Noise After Cold Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-whirring-noise-after-cold-start/181171)

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**Author:** [@godlesswonder1\_178522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godlesswonder1_178522)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-whirring-noise-after-cold-start/181171 "2021-12-14T18:49:44Z")

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Vehicle is a 2006 Dodge Caravan with just shy of 200k miles • issue occurs after a cold start (only) • whirring/whining noise - not terribly high like a belt squeal • there’s an intermittent hint of grind as well. Alm…

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## [VW ID. California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-id-california/181249)

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**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-id-california/181249 "2021-12-14T05:23:11Z")

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Do you guys think this is a bad idea? So, my wife and kids live in England, I am in Virginia. We agreed that when they come back I need to buy a family car and not rely on my Mustang as a primary vehicle. I’m not getti…

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## [2015 Nissan Rogue - replacing shield over driveshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-replacing-shield-over-driveshaft/181259)

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**Author:** [@raymond16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymond16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-replacing-shield-over-driveshaft/181259 "2021-12-13T22:00:57Z")

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should i replace shield over driveshaft or just leave it off thank you

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## [Chevy Tahoe Code P0446](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tahoe-code-p0446/181265)

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**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tahoe-code-p0446/181265 "2021-12-13T17:35:07Z")

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Hello so I have a 2010 Chevy Tahoe and I’m getting code P0446 again after my boyfriend changed the Evaporative Emissions Canister Vent Valve and the Vapor Canister Purge Valve. Now we are trying to see what else it could…

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## [2010 Chevrolet HHR - cruise control fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-hhr-cruise-control-fix/181204)

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**Author:** [@radioscottie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/radioscottie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-hhr-cruise-control-fix/181204 "2021-12-13T15:49:01Z")

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what could i be changing out to repair the non functioning cruise control on a chevy HHR? on/off light works, but the engage button seems to do nothing

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## [Purchase advise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-advise/181185)

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**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-advise/181185 "2021-12-13T05:14:03Z")

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Hello. I’m new to this forum and am looking for honest advice. I have an opportunity to purchase a 1957 Plymouth Fury. It’s in really bad shape as I think it has been sitting in a garage undriven for some time. I actual…

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## [Issues with Navigation System and Air Conditioning going out in stop and go traffic honda insight 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-navigation-system-and-air-conditioning-going-out-in-stop-and-go-traffic-honda-insight-2010/181255)

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**Author:** [@call4theresa\_177679](https://community.cartalk.com/u/call4theresa_177679)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-navigation-system-and-air-conditioning-going-out-in-stop-and-go-traffic-honda-insight-2010/181255 "2021-12-13T03:02:34Z")

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connection between Nav GPS system and AC on 2010 insight? When the Nav wont work, usually in heat and humidity and stop and go traffic, the AC also goes out? I read somewhere that there is an electrical connection bet…

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## [2005 Audi A3 Diesel engine slow warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a3-diesel-engine-slow-warm-up/181227)

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**Author:** [@erikassilickas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikassilickas)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a3-diesel-engine-slow-warm-up/181227 "2021-12-13T00:10:01Z")

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Hello. My diesel engine is very slow to warm up to operating temperature when driving and the temperature slowly drops when idling. I’ve already replaced the thermostat and the issue persists. It takes more than 10 kilom…

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