# Latest

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## [Van starts, but many electronics don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-starts-but-many-electronics-dont-work/180017)

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**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-starts-but-many-electronics-dont-work/180017 "2021-10-18T23:38:24Z")

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I have a 2001 Town and Country that starts without fully turning the key. It sounds like the starter is still trying to engage a few seconds after the engine has been running. Also, with the engine running the windows, r…

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## [Kind of funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-funny/179845)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-funny/179845 "2021-10-18T14:51:49Z")

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so my 26 year old daughter is driving from long island to Virginia today to go to a wedding. she is mostly a vegetarian and loves animals. on her way she is seeing a lot of tractor trailers hauling live chickens. I guess…

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## [Have You Ever Tallied Up All Your Vehicle-Related Subscriptions? You May Be Shocked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-tallied-up-all-your-vehicle-related-subscriptions-you-may-be-shocked/179968)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-tallied-up-all-your-vehicle-related-subscriptions-you-may-be-shocked/179968 "2021-10-18T14:32:20Z")

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Car Talk tallied up the subscription costs folks pay today. Guess what? It costs more than the car!

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## [AC Faint Cassette Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050)

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**Author:** [@Mbrachlin2007\_177724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mbrachlin2007_177724)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050 "2021-10-17T23:59:13Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 2019 Mazda 3. The AC makes two noises – the first is a clicking from the air blend doors going crazy which has a TSB out with a software update to fix it which I’ve yet to have applied. The other…

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## [Car Window Condensation Survey (fixed)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-window-condensation-survey-fixed/180034)

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**Author:** [@sidrsarb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidrsarb)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-window-condensation-survey-fixed/180034 "2021-10-17T23:10:19Z")

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Hello! My last post was deleted because people were suspicious about the link to the survey. So I decided to type it up. This kind of ruins the whole anyonnomus thing, but it’s all I’ve got. Here it is: Disclaimer- This…

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## [Good A/S tires for performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-a-s-tires-for-performance/180024)

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**Author:** [@Marco-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco-B)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-a-s-tires-for-performance/180024 "2021-10-17T20:35:14Z")

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Hello everyone, hope you all are having a great weekend! So I have a dilemma on my hands, I’ve been looking nonstop for a great performing all season tire, or anything that handles good in dry and wet condition with a l…

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## [Truck won’t start after neg disconnected from battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start-after-neg-disconnected-from-battery/179889)

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**Author:** [@Rbearce78\_177616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbearce78_177616)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start-after-neg-disconnected-from-battery/179889 "2021-10-17T19:55:51Z")

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Went to change vct on passenger side unhooked neg on battery n unhooked connector from vct noticed that valve cover need to be removed so decide to wait so hooked vct back up n neg back to battery but truck wouldn’t star…

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## [Brake Problems/Increased stopping distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-increased-stopping-distance/179377)

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**Author:** [@joiklaa\_177213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joiklaa_177213)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-increased-stopping-distance/179377 "2021-10-17T19:37:39Z")

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I need help. Bled my brakes multiple times. Changed master cylinder and yes I did bleed it. Bled all the old fluid out after that but I still have a spongy pedal. Truck takes about six seconds to come to stop when full d…

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## [Fully upgraded models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-upgraded-models/179997)

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**Author:** [@longhorns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longhorns)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-upgraded-models/179997 "2021-10-17T14:11:58Z")

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Every 4 or 5 or 6 years, a model is extensively remodeled. In between, they mislead you by claiming the next year is new when it has only trivial cosmetic changes. How to find the actual years of extensive upgrades? Bl…

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## [1995 Honda Accord EX Dies Randomly While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-ex-dies-randomly-while-driving/180032)

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**Author:** [@Jacobculverwest216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobculverwest216)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-ex-dies-randomly-while-driving/180032 "2021-10-17T13:50:11Z")

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I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX with like 160k Miles. It dies randomly, sometimes it will only drive for a couple Miles sometimes it will be able to drive for Days without any issues. When it dies it takes 30 Minutes or …

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## [2011 Nissan Sentra p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920)

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**Author:** [@mkluza98\_177643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkluza98_177643)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920 "2021-10-17T05:08:01Z")

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I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra. It has had the following codes for 1.5 to 2years. Primary DTC P0420 Secondary DTC P0430 Catalytic converter below threshold bank 1 I feel no loss in power. It idles a little rough but not…

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## [2010 Dodge Journey R/T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-r-t/180010)

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**Author:** [@Mhart2288\_177701](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mhart2288_177701)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-r-t/180010 "2021-10-16T15:43:28Z")

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Forgive me the long post. I have a 2010 Dodge Journey R/T 3.5 liter that has given me nothing but issues. I took it in for emissions, and failed as a result of my gas cap. The tech gave me a new gas cap and sent me on my…

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## [2006 Ford F350 - Brakes lock up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-brakes-lock-up/179970)

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**Author:** [@wmoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmoliver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-brakes-lock-up/179970 "2021-10-16T10:57:16Z")

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front brakes lock up, rf is worse , bought new, at 43000 replaced frt calipers & pads, at 53000 same thing , at 57000 tried again not as bad

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## [Mystery switch below steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-switch-below-steering-wheel/179945)

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**Author:** [@sonnycarrothers\_177658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonnycarrothers_177658)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-switch-below-steering-wheel/179945 "2021-10-16T02:22:33Z")

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There is a switch below my steering wheel. It doesn’t seem to do anything but the wires are hot. I’ve unplugged it. Any ideas?

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## [2009 Honda Civic - crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-crank-no-start/180004)

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**Author:** [@krant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-crank-no-start/180004 "2021-10-16T00:33:56Z")

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crank but wont start and obd2 connector doesnt work

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## [Car Identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-identification/179933)

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**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-identification/179933 "2021-10-16T00:39:05Z")

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There is a television advertisement for a medication, in the ad is a red convertible driven by an older couple. The styling appears to be that of amid to late 50s European car, yet has what appears to be adjustable head…

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## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)

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**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")

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Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som…

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## [Multidisc Player flashing lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multidisc-player-flashing-lights/179936)

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**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multidisc-player-flashing-lights/179936 "2021-10-15T22:10:27Z")

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I had the battery replaced on my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and the CD multidisc player started flashing lights and acting as if it is changing the disc or ejecting it, but it’s not doing either. Eventually, it displays “Err…

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## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Delaminated dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-delaminated-dash/179973)

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**Author:** [@mwjag2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwjag2k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-delaminated-dash/179973 "2021-10-15T22:08:32Z")

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Dash has totally delaminated. Of course it started right after the warranty.

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## [2009 Toyota Prius - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-looking-for-a-mechanic/179943)

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**Author:** [@maryg483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maryg483)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-looking-for-a-mechanic/179943 "2021-10-15T20:30:58Z")

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need a mechanic to check out a used car before purchase

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## [Say, where is John Lawlor anyway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-where-is-john-lawlor-anyway/179991)

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**Author:** [@adam1991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam1991)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-where-is-john-lawlor-anyway/179991 "2021-10-15T20:26:19Z")

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## [2014 Nissan Altima - Does not fully start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-does-not-fully-start/179977)

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**Author:** [@SeniorChance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeniorChance)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-does-not-fully-start/179977 "2021-10-15T20:21:27Z")

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I push the button to start the car, and the engine begins to turn but it doesn’t fully start. Radio then comes on lights etc. Seems like gas isn’t getting in to fully turnover. I replaced the battery. Seems like when I u…

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## [2016 Kia Sedona - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-cel/179995)

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**Author:** [@Darwin18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwin18)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-cel/179995 "2021-10-15T17:52:17Z")

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I have a check engine light for the temperature sending unit !! Replaced it with new still have the problem and my temp gauge in the mini van is not working as well stays stuck on C for cold but the cooling fans run con…

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## [Can you take the turbo out of a Veloster for better mpg?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-take-the-turbo-out-of-a-veloster-for-better-mpg/179914)

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**Author:** [@xtrentonsmithx\_177564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xtrentonsmithx_177564)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-take-the-turbo-out-of-a-veloster-for-better-mpg/179914 "2021-10-15T17:40:25Z")

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This is probably a stupid question but… I found the perfect car for me however it’s a turbo model of the Hyundai Veloster… and I want a standard base model because it gets much better fuel economy. Is it possible/easy t…

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## [2004 Toyota Sienna - Exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-exhaust/179959)

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**Author:** [@RICHARDLSARMONT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICHARDLSARMONT)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-exhaust/179959 "2021-10-15T17:40:27Z")

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All exhaust pipes and catalytic convers have disintegrated. Told by the repair man that Toyota uses low quality metal for the exhaust system. Cost was $3,000.

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## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - which coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-which-coolant/179876)

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**Author:** [@toddearley24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toddearley24)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-which-coolant/179876 "2021-10-15T16:26:59Z")

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What coolant should I use

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## [Engine MAF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-maf/179985)

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**Author:** [@Sawyerernst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sawyerernst)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-maf/179985 "2021-10-15T13:33:24Z")

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My truck threw a code for the MAF and all signs were pointing to that being the problem also eg jerking, hesitation to accelerate. It also died on the road a couple of days ago and can’t get it to turn on for more than 5…

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## [Toyota 2017 Camry - Paint Scratches since new. Dealer buffed, many more scratches found - Refuses to do anything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2017-camry-paint-scratches-since-new-dealer-buffed-many-more-scratches-found-refuses-to-do-anything/116438)

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**Author:** [@ToyotaWill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaWill)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2017-camry-paint-scratches-since-new-dealer-buffed-many-more-scratches-found-refuses-to-do-anything/116438 "2021-10-15T13:27:10Z")

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I have been through living H\*ll with this dealership. I bought the vehicle new in July, 2017. They are 60 miles away - BIG MISTAKE to purchase at a distance dealer. Because of the dark & unique color of Cosmic Grey, I…

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## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Auto start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-auto-start-issue/179987)

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**Author:** [@Sbenz43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sbenz43)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-auto-start-issue/179987 "2021-10-15T13:15:53Z")

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Auto start starts but vehicle shuts off and check engine light comes on.

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## [2013 Camaro wheel well rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-wheel-well-rust/179974)

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**Author:** [@Brandon-77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon-77)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-wheel-well-rust/179974 "2021-10-15T13:07:34Z")

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I’ve got some rust above the rear driver’s side wheel well. I’m Interested in getting it fixed, but don’t know if this is best left to the professionals. I’d like to do it myself if possible, so any advice is appreciate…

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