# Latest

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## [Help Doing Oil Change on 2020 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321 "2021-08-01T14:39:09Z")

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Hi, I’m working on my friends car. Can anyone let me know about doing an oil change on a 2020 Honda Civic? The owner has had the oil changed done in the past, but doesn’t remember when. There aren’t many miles on it. Tr…

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## [Ford fusion sport hybrid project](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-sport-hybrid-project/178287)

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**Author:** [@ErikD318\_176410](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikD318_176410)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-sport-hybrid-project/178287 "2021-08-01T14:31:31Z")

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Hello all! I’m not 100% sure if this is the best place to seek advice but I recently got into cars and wanted to modify my own car for efficiency. I searched online for all kinds of hybrid conversions but most were just…

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## [Petrol Peugeot won't start after filling it with diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-peugeot-wont-start-after-filling-it-with-diesel/178023)

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**Author:** [@joel.leufstedt\_176199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joel.leufstedt_176199)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-peugeot-wont-start-after-filling-it-with-diesel/178023 "2021-08-01T12:32:47Z")

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Hi, my sister filled up her Peugeot Break 2004 2,2 litre petrol (125k miles) with diesel to about 1/4 tank when it was almost empty, the car ran fine for a bit before it started thumping and shortly after gave up. The ca…

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## [2012 Honda Civic AC question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ac-question/178099)

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**Author:** [@BogdanOdwazny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BogdanOdwazny)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ac-question/178099 "2021-08-01T03:43:41Z")

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I have 2012 Honda Civic problem with A/C not getting cold should be 40 to 44 F I am getting 49 to 51 F I add gas is not getting any colder ? it is bad or weak compressor ???

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## [2008 Volkswagen Beetle - Dealers are pricey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-dealers-are-pricey/178341)

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**Author:** [@Darby49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darby49)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-dealers-are-pricey/178341 "2021-08-01T03:20:22Z")

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Needs some repairs . Dealer was totally over priced .

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## [Body swap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-swap/178214)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_JC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_JC)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-swap/178214 "2021-08-01T02:49:52Z")

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I have 2020 Camaro SS love it! I have crazy idea, is this even possible??? I love new generation Camaros, is there way to replace body from my Camaro with 67-79 Camaro body??? it is even possible??? I heard some guy in …

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## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am - sensor, combustion, and misfire codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-sensor-combustion-and-misfire-codes/178382)

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**Author:** [@srgill27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srgill27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-sensor-combustion-and-misfire-codes/178382 "2021-07-31T23:20:57Z")

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My car have been idling hard, hard to climb a hill and hesitate at the stop light. The guy at Advance Auto hooked the diagnostic tester and said it showed sensors, mis-fires and combustion. What could the problem be? I w…

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## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Suspension knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-suspension-knock/178360)

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**Author:** [@Trdinora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trdinora)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-suspension-knock/178360 "2021-07-31T23:13:52Z")

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I have a 2012 Chrysler 200 convertible touring. For several years of taking it to probably for mechanics and paid money for them to repair this issue which never happened. The issue is, only after driving the car for abo…

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## [2002 Honda Accord - rats in the engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-rats-in-the-engine-compartment/178384)

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**Author:** [@ld16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ld16)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-rats-in-the-engine-compartment/178384 "2021-07-31T23:05:46Z")

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rats have found their into the engine compartment of my 2002 Honda Accord and are gnawing on at least one plastic part next to the engine. I’ve been spraying peppermint oil on it for the past week but does not seem to de…

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## [Send help power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-help-power-steering/178391)

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**Author:** [@Katelynlybrand01\_176488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katelynlybrand01_176488)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-help-power-steering/178391 "2021-07-31T22:42:16Z")

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So I know nothing about cars, and I’m just a college student in need of advice. I have a 2011 Ford Fusion and it has the electric power steering and it’s not working. It hasn’t been working for about 3 years now and it’s…

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## [Ford fusion diy hybridization](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-diy-hybridization/178392)

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**Author:** [@ErikD318\_176410](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikD318_176410)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-diy-hybridization/178392 "2021-07-31T21:58:35Z")

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Hello all, I recently wanted to upgrade the performance of my car through diy. I want to be able to turn my 2016 ford fusion se into a hybrid without having the buy the hybrid version. Reason is I want to be able to upg…

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## [2006 Dodge Dakota - AC condensation/freezing in cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-ac-condensation-freezing-in-cab/178400)

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**Author:** [@jsmi5391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmi5391)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-ac-condensation-freezing-in-cab/178400 "2021-07-31T21:48:31Z")

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I have an 06 Dodge Dakota with a peculiar AC issue that I need some help narrowing down. -AC always works on start, gets cold, and blows at set speeds -After about 15 minutes, if it is hot and humid outside, condensati…

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## [Dealer will not honor the warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315)

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**Author:** [@Omar-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar-25)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315 "2021-07-31T18:39:47Z")

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I bought a new 2020 Honda Pilot back in October which I myself only drive. It has 25k miles and I’ve taken good care of it. I love using the sunroof and recently it malfunctioned. I pushed the switch for automatic full o…

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## [Honda A/C Compressor Thermal Protector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100)

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**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100 "2021-07-31T17:19:08Z")

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1999 Honda Civic. The compressor is a used one I installed a few years ago. The A/C has been working fine but after a drive, parking, and shopping it was blowing hot air. The compressor clutch was not spinning. Later, at…

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## [Curb Driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-driving/178343)

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**Author:** [@CarGuy83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarGuy83)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-driving/178343 "2021-07-31T13:33:55Z")

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Hello everyone! quick question. I moved to a new apartment complex and the city has paved a little curb around the parking lot. There’s a little entrance but it’s awkwardly placed and has huge potholes and I pretty much …

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## [Mazda 5 stopped unexpectedly due to the smart braking defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372)

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**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372 "2021-07-31T01:42:00Z")

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The Mazda cx-5 comes with Automatic Emergency Braking. As I was driving on the highway at about 50mph, I tried to accelerate. As I accellerated, I noticed white smoke in my rear view mirror. Then the car starts slowing d…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse engine runs after shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-engine-runs-after-shutting-off/178387)

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**Author:** [@acttoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acttoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-engine-runs-after-shutting-off/178387 "2021-07-30T23:47:58Z")

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Engine continues to run after turning car off. All other systems are off. Sometimes key cannot be removed. Check engine light stays on very dimly.

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## [2009 Acura MDX - Have a misfire? Adjust the valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-have-a-misfire-adjust-the-valves/178294)

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**Author:** [@Zach15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-have-a-misfire-adjust-the-valves/178294 "2021-07-30T23:22:32Z")

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Strong misfire problem. Car has 130000kms. Solution was to adjust the valves.

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## [2013 Ford F-150 - Steering locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-steering-locked-up/178355)

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**Author:** [@jdoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-steering-locked-up/178355 "2021-07-30T21:07:22Z")

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steering wheel locked while driving

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## [2005 Odyssey headlight covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-headlight-covers/178385)

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**Author:** [@cartalk\_175567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk_175567)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-headlight-covers/178385 "2021-07-30T21:25:24Z")

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Cloudy headlight covers: no, I tried lots of “fixes”, they are labor-intensive, not very cheap, and don’t last; NO, you can’t get 16 year old headlight covers from a junkyard, they’ve been in the sun and hit as many part…

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## [Drain bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-bolt/177554)

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**Author:** [@MrsLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrsLewis)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-bolt/177554 "2021-07-30T19:34:27Z")

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So I found out that the certified Accord I purchased 3 yrs ago had an oversized oil drain bolt… I recently got an oil change and now I’m being told that the bolt is a non OEM drain bolt and needs to be replaced with a fa…

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## [Loose Tie Rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tie-rod/178210)

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**Author:** [@Marion.hrwtz\_176355](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marion.hrwtz_176355)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tie-rod/178210 "2021-07-30T19:03:06Z")

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Hi all! So: I recently bought my first car, an 08 Subaru Outback. I took it to a mechanic for inspection before I bought it, and he told me the only mechanical issue with the car was that the rear tire rod was loose. I d…

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## [Odorless toxic fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odorless-toxic-fumes/98272)

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**Author:** [@OM1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OM1)\
**Replies:** 139\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odorless-toxic-fumes/98272 "2021-07-30T18:24:46Z")

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For the past 5 months, I have been suffering from coughing, headaches, nausea, dizziness, nose/throat/lung irritation and chest tightness due to driving my car. The symptoms linger for a few days when I stop using car bu…

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## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-transmission-issues/178312)

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**Author:** [@Raj39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raj39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-transmission-issues/178312 "2021-07-30T13:17:16Z")

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The transmission does not shift past the second gear and at mere 80KM/hr 5000rpm noticed. Then engine overheating light comes on. Yesterday the coolant fluid hose from the top of the engine blew off loosing all the cool…

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## ['Ford Creates A Fragrance That Smells Like Gasoline'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-creates-a-fragrance-that-smells-like-gasoline/178349)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-creates-a-fragrance-that-smells-like-gasoline/178349 "2021-07-30T18:04:57Z")

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https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2021/07/20210729\_me\_hr1\_return-si.mp3 28 seconds A ‘humor’ segment from today’s ‘Morning edition’

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## [Car randomly wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/178376)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/178376 "2021-07-30T16:59:38Z")

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2003 Rav4 randomly wont start. The dash lights and ac turn on. The starter doesn’t engage at all. Would this be the starter or ignition? Thanks.

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## [05 camry rough idle then dies after being hit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-camry-rough-idle-then-dies-after-being-hit/178325)

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**Author:** [@millerrebekah236\_176441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millerrebekah236_176441)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-camry-rough-idle-then-dies-after-being-hit/178325 "2021-07-30T16:29:30Z")

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My 05 toyota camry was hit on the right passenger side. The car set for a month while the fender was replaced. When I cranked the car it idled really rough so I turned it off immediately and checked the oil. It was empty…

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## [Is Nikola just an elaborate scam operation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nikola-just-an-elaborate-scam-operation/178368)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nikola-just-an-elaborate-scam-operation/178368 "2021-07-30T13:04:40Z")

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It looks like it is!

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## [Crank No Start PURGATORY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-purgatory/177783)

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**Author:** [@thomas.aaron0403\_175985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas.aaron0403_175985)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-purgatory/177783 "2021-07-30T10:33:57Z")

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So I drove this car home with a bit of a misfire, then cleaned up the throttle body plate and replaced the battery. That is when I got a crank no start issue. I got codes and it came up as p0335. So naturally I replaced …

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## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Warranty question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-warranty-question/178297)

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**Author:** [@KerrySterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerrySterling)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-warranty-question/178297 "2021-07-30T03:50:59Z")

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Is the service shifter covered under warrenty.

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