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## [Gearbox grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-noise/178026)

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**Author:** [@Jackie12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie12)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-noise/178026 "2021-07-17T00:02:40Z")

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Hello Couple months ago my Peugeot started making “grinding” noise from the gearbox, the noise gets louder and more high pitched when accelerating but it can also be heard when in neutral, when i press the clutch pedal …

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## [2005 Toyota Prius - Cats vs. O2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-cats-vs-o2/178080)

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**Author:** [@macdx25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macdx25)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-cats-vs-o2/178080 "2021-07-16T23:42:30Z")

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Catalytic converter vs O2 sensor 2005 puris

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## ["Check Engine" light - no reason found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-no-reason-found/177963)

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**Author:** [@Kufsteiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kufsteiner)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-no-reason-found/177963 "2021-07-16T20:28:38Z")

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The “Check engine” light comes on about every 200 miles. It goes away when I remove the battery terminals; lubricate them with conducting battery terminal grease; and re-mount them tightened to the nth degree but comes b…

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## [2020 Honda Accord Sdn - Thumbs up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-thumbs-up/178031)

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**Author:** [@Bob18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob18)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-thumbs-up/178031 "2021-07-16T19:18:51Z")

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Anyone has comment on the 2020 Honda Accord LX am about to purchase one but would like some input before I do so. Thank you for your time.

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## [Hey Mercedes MBUX feature. What can it do? Not do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-mercedes-mbux-feature-what-can-it-do-not-do/178063)

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**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-mercedes-mbux-feature-what-can-it-do-not-do/178063 "2021-07-16T19:04:32Z")

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I recently purchased a 21 MB CLA35 AMG. It’s been an enjoyable car so far. The MBUX voice feature offers assistance with things like phone, texts, navigation, radio changes, climate, etc. By saying ‘Hey Mercedes,’ t…

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## [2017 Buick Cascada - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-tire-wear/178046)

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**Author:** [@Rculpepper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rculpepper)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-tire-wear/178046 "2021-07-16T17:53:55Z")

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Took car in several rimes due to tire wearing on the right side. Had tire changed 3 times in less than 30;000 miles. They couldn’t find anything wrong with it until warranty was up and now all of a sudden it’s a manufac…

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## [Mold smell with windows down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299)

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**Author:** [@taotea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taotea)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299 "2021-07-16T16:37:51Z")

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After a torrential rain my 2004 Matrix started reeking of mold when I drive with windows open - took to dealership - 2 dealerships said they had NEVER heard of such a problem. They took door panels apart and there was s…

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## [When your car battery gives up the Ghost…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-your-car-battery-gives-up-the-ghost/177954)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-your-car-battery-gives-up-the-ghost/177954 "2021-07-16T16:06:13Z")

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This morning, my 2019 Toyota Corolla SE, with just over 11k miles on it, and I’ve had it now for just over 2-years, talked back to me when I tried to start it this morning. It said, “NO! NO! NO! No! No! no. no. N…

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## [If you own a Chevy Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-chevy-bolt/178058)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-chevy-bolt/178058 "2021-07-16T14:59:35Z")

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… be sure to park it OUTSIDE–at least until the next recall repairs are completed.

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## [2006 Hyundai Accent - Two timing belts - in ONE DAY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-two-timing-belts-in-one-day/178029)

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**Author:** [@Matthewn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthewn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-two-timing-belts-in-one-day/178029 "2021-07-16T14:12:35Z")

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What could cause my timing belt to snap two time in one day

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## [2012 Toyota Tacoma - $2K and the AC still does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-2k-and-the-ac-still-does-not-work/178057)

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**Author:** [@christine20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christine20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-2k-and-the-ac-still-does-not-work/178057 "2021-07-16T13:02:54Z")

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problems with a\\c toyota tacoma 2012 garage changed the compressor and evaporater. They removed the dash, they put green stuff they can’t find the leak… After 2 days no more air conditioning…it cost me 2000$ and I stil…

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## [2000 Outback shakes at low RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-outback-shakes-at-low-rpms/178062)

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**Author:** [@amount11777\_176236](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amount11777_176236)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-outback-shakes-at-low-rpms/178062 "2021-07-16T13:01:06Z")

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I’ve been having some trouble with my 2000 Outback wagon. It starts, but seems to be really struggling at low RPMs. When it’s idling, the whole car shakes pretty bad and the check engine light comes on. Sometimes it shak…

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## [Getting CD sound in a non-CD car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-cd-sound-in-a-non-cd-car/141574)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-cd-sound-in-a-non-cd-car/141574 "2021-07-16T01:49:19Z")

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New 2019 Honda CRV has no CD player. I have a large CD collection which I lke to use on long trips. Is there any way to play them? I have a “walkman” and a wire which goes from the speaker port to a USB. However, puttin…

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## [From the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-past/178061)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-past/178061 "2021-07-16T01:22:09Z")

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Certainly this was a person on whom you could rely for good, honest advice regarding your transmission. :smirk:

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## [Undercarriage water sloshing - what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undercarriage-water-sloshing-what/178066)

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**Author:** [@todd.anderson\_176234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/todd.anderson_176234)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undercarriage-water-sloshing-what/178066 "2021-07-16T00:56:02Z")

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Situation: 1985 Chrysler Lebaron convertible, Mark Cross edition, low mileage. After a heavy rain, we’ve found a soaked rear passenger foot well carpet, and under way liquid sloshes in the undercarriage while executing a…

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## [2009 Ford Fusion - Multiple events](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-multiple-events/178022)

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**Author:** [@twestly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twestly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-multiple-events/178022 "2021-07-15T23:39:48Z")

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I was driving and the car shut off, but it restarted and ran for about a week and then it shut off and is now in shop. For the past 7 days. with all these recalls. I only have 95k

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## [Please help. Check engine, codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051)

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**Author:** [@mhawley1988\_176221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhawley1988_176221)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051 "2021-07-15T23:33:50Z")

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My check engine light is on. When I first start my car after it’s been sitting for any period of time it will stall out after a couple of seconds. When I start it again it usually will do fine. Sometimes it struggles fo…

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## [Water Pump Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946)

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**Author:** [@ilikediscord123\_175793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilikediscord123_175793)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946 "2021-07-15T23:26:42Z")

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2003 Subaru Baja Automatic 157,846 miles Car temp gauge was fluctuating slowly between max and normal operating temperature. Thermostat works properly, fans work properly. I’m pretty sure my water pump is leaking from…

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## [2017 Outback Engine Rattling Noise Upon Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-engine-rattling-noise-upon-start/94172)

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**Author:** [@jhirsch648\_155802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhirsch648_155802)\
**Replies:** 97\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-engine-rattling-noise-upon-start/94172 "2021-07-15T21:28:30Z")

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I just purchased a 2017 Outback. I noticed a rattling noise (like marbles) coming from the engine upon startup in the morning only. The noise goes away after a few seconds. To me it sounds like bearings rattling due to l…

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## [2016 Toyota Camry - Tire upsell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-tire-upsell/177485)

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**Author:** [@JaniceSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceSwan)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-tire-upsell/177485 "2021-07-15T17:29:50Z")

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yesterday I had a flat tire (rear right) on my 2016 Toyota Camry. Towed to a tire place, I was told that I needed 4 NEW tires. Stunned, I vehemently stated I wanted one new Michelin. They did not have a Michelin tire …

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## [Car Battery when low mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-when-low-mileage/177917)

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**Author:** [@TCerebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCerebus)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-when-low-mileage/177917 "2021-07-15T16:20:43Z")

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I own a 2016 Volvo S60 that gets driven every day but not for very long. I drive it locally every day for about 2,000 miles per year. I have lots of battery issues … “low battery” light, and had to jump start a couple …

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## [Rats! Tesla Won't Pay for Rodent Damage to Cars: Report](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-tesla-wont-pay-for-rodent-damage-to-cars-report/178016)

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**Author:** [@BoboTheClown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoboTheClown)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-tesla-wont-pay-for-rodent-damage-to-cars-report/178016 "2021-07-15T15:16:30Z")

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Evidently, Tesla wiring is wrapped with soy insulation, and rodents find it yummy.

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## [1999 Chrysler Sebring - Third and fourth are gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-sebring-third-and-fourth-are-gone/178018)

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**Author:** [@Allen38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen38)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-sebring-third-and-fourth-are-gone/178018 "2021-07-15T15:14:42Z")

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Does not shift to 3rd and 4 th

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## [Vehicle Rarely Gets Fully Warmed Up. How Often for Oil Changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-rarely-gets-fully-warmed-up-how-often-for-oil-changes/178012)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-rarely-gets-fully-warmed-up-how-often-for-oil-changes/178012 "2021-07-15T12:17:40Z")

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Our 2009 Toyota RAV4 with 100.000 miles on it went being driven 90 minutes on the highway Monday through Friday to being driven each day for just one or two short trips of five minutes or less. What would be a good oil c…

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## [Detroit's sunken roadways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroits-sunken-roadways/178032)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroits-sunken-roadways/178032 "2021-07-15T02:14:20Z")

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'beginning with the Davison Freeway, opened in 1942 to accommodate defense-plant traffic, Detroit officials decided to build sunken roadways, in part to keep the buzz of passing cars from disturbing homeowners. ‘The roa…

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## [My pathfinder just won't pull anymore!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044)

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**Author:** [@reddy.diana\_176222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reddy.diana_176222)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044 "2021-07-15T02:11:27Z")

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My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has been doing a GREAT job pulling my 3000lb travel trailer. Pulled it 1000 miles to Buffalo with no issues. On paper, the Pathfinder can pull 6000 lbs. Today, after 30+ minutes of hard work, I …

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## [Should I get my transmission fluid changed after 13 years and 60,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-fluid-changed-after-13-years-and-60-000-miles/178034)

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**Author:** [@94Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94Mustang)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-fluid-changed-after-13-years-and-60-000-miles/178034 "2021-07-14T19:20:02Z")

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I have a 1994 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 (with an automatic transmission) and I believe that the last time the transmission fluid was changed was around 2008. Since then, I have put on about 60,000 miles. I have checked the flu…

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## [Disabling the Blower Motor on a Wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-the-blower-motor-on-a-wrangler/178000)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-the-blower-motor-on-a-wrangler/178000 "2021-07-14T14:42:10Z")

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Hi Everyone, bit of a weird question here for you all! I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that I just bought and absolutely love. The only thing I don’t like, is the hvac Blower Motor is making a clicking noise like one of the …

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## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - Electrical gremlins are taking over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-electrical-gremlins-are-taking-over/177995)

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**Author:** [@Allen21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen21)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-electrical-gremlins-are-taking-over/177995 "2021-07-14T05:17:45Z")

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My 06 Cobalt power steering light on the dash stays on. The door locks start locking and unlocking. The speedometer, gas gauge and tachometer only work intermittently. When they aren’t working, the transmission doesn’t s…

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## [Selling the leased car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-the-leased-car/176569)

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**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-the-leased-car/176569 "2021-07-14T01:18:57Z")

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Hi, I am not familiar with the process of getting out of a lease early. So my current car lease is $600/mo and I have paid 16 mo of it, so 20 more months remaining, which I still owe $12000 to the dealer. Carvarna offe…

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