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## [Jeep Renegade 2005 trans Problems on 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-renegade-2005-trans-problems-on-3rd-gear/173879)

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**Author:** [@arnold.temple\_173293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arnold.temple_173293)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-renegade-2005-trans-problems-on-3rd-gear/173879 "2021-01-06T16:26:30Z")

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I recently replaced the gearbox on my 2005 Renegade CRD A - Diesel. It was replaced with a second-hand gearbox, the original gearbox from a car that was being sold by parts. We have installed the gearbox on my Jeep and a…

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## [Possessed Wipers!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-wipers/173930)

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**Author:** [@larry\_173315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry_173315)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-wipers/173930 "2021-01-06T15:57:25Z")

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I have a 2006 Town Car and the wipers will turn on by themselves and won’t turn off until I shut the engine down. It’s happening more and more. The wiper motor is only 2 months old (this issue occurred two weeks AFTER …

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## [Suggestion for a hot new product](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-a-hot-new-product/173734)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-a-hot-new-product/173734 "2021-01-06T15:16:53Z")

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Someone could make a lot of money marketing a mouse repellant cabin air filter.

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## [2018 Honda Civic making ringing/jingling noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-making-ringing-jingling-noise-when-accelerating/173923)

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**Author:** [@kat\_173310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat_173310)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-making-ringing-jingling-noise-when-accelerating/173923 "2021-01-06T15:13:14Z")

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I purchased a used 2018 Honda Civic sedan a few months ago and I just noticed that it is making a ringing/jingling noise when accelerating. I noticed it for the first time 2 weeks ago when driving through an alley with t…

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## [Can running a civic without drive belts over heat the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-running-a-civic-without-drive-belts-over-heat-the-engine/173920)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-running-a-civic-without-drive-belts-over-heat-the-engine/173920 "2021-01-06T05:56:47Z")

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The water pump is driven by the timing chai so I would think not. Am I missing something?

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## [AWD vx 4WD...can I Kia Telluride handle the heavy sand on Nantucket beaches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vx-4wd-can-i-kia-telluride-handle-the-heavy-sand-on-nantucket-beaches/173858)

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**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vx-4wd-can-i-kia-telluride-handle-the-heavy-sand-on-nantucket-beaches/173858 "2021-01-06T05:35:28Z")

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Can an all wheel drive vehicle handle the heavy sand on the beaches of Nantucket.? Like the Kia Telluride? Or should I only buy a SUV which offers 4WD?

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## [2018 Chevrolet 2500 diesel smell in cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-2500-diesel-smell-in-cab/173912)

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**Author:** [@RobertEMerritt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertEMerritt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-2500-diesel-smell-in-cab/173912 "2021-01-06T02:28:32Z")

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diesel smell in cab of truck very radom

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## [Help! My 2017 Outback Gets Terrible Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-2017-outback-gets-terrible-gas-mileage/129846)

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**Author:** [@carmen225\_1\_145182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmen225_1_145182)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-2017-outback-gets-terrible-gas-mileage/129846 "2021-01-06T00:59:38Z")

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I bought a used 2017 Subaru Outback touring, and from what I’ve been able to calculate, its actual gas mileage fluctuates between 15 and 18 mpg! Does anyone know what’s wrong with this car? This can’t be normal for a new…

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## [White smoke coming off the header in 1.7 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-off-the-header-in-1-7-civic/173919)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-off-the-header-in-1-7-civic/173919 "2021-01-05T23:33:08Z")

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Hi I just replaced the lower drive belt and power steering pump on a 2001 civic. I started it up and saw white smoke coming off the header. I cleaned them off. I thought it might be power steering fluid. Their till smoki…

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## [About tire stretching.. is half an inch (0.5 in.) OK? 175/65R15 on a 15X6.5 wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-tire-stretching-is-half-an-inch-0-5-in-ok-175-65r15-on-a-15x6-5-wheel/173811)

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**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-tire-stretching-is-half-an-inch-0-5-in-ok-175-65r15-on-a-15x6-5-wheel/173811 "2021-01-05T19:01:02Z")

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I’m on a mission to reduce unsprung weight, and what could be more unsprung than… tires? Still, tires need to be made of ‘stuff,’ of ‘materials,’ so tires need to weight something. So Vredestein makes a GOOD tire (base…

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## [Code PO101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po101/173889)

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**Author:** [@qdm\_173299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qdm_173299)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po101/173889 "2021-01-05T15:56:15Z")

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I have a Nissan Sentra 2011. Last week my check engine light went on and the code was PO101, i had the MAF cleaned with the cleaning solution and replace my engine air filter. Drove for 50 miles and the light went off by…

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## [Can I keep old pads with new calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-old-pads-with-new-calipers/173834)

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**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-old-pads-with-new-calipers/173834 "2021-01-05T14:11:30Z")

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So I’ve got my 2015 Toyota 4Runner limited, and it has developed a vibration in the steering wheel when braking. I checked the front rotors and they are good (only +/- 0.001 inches runout both sides). However I noticed m…

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## [And old problem with Colorado and Canyon with immobilizer (no start sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-old-problem-with-colorado-and-canyon-with-immobilizer-no-start-sometimes/173790)

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**Author:** [@carguy7766](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carguy7766)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-old-problem-with-colorado-and-canyon-with-immobilizer-no-start-sometimes/173790 "2021-01-05T13:45:32Z")

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It has been a while for me on this forum. I have an old problem. Since it only happens about every 3 months, I usually just forget about it. My 2007 GMC Canyon just sometimes does not start. It turns over, no start. …

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## [2003 Toyota Corolla loses power climbing hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-loses-power-climbing-hills/173875)

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**Author:** [@ProsperAsiegbu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ProsperAsiegbu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-loses-power-climbing-hills/173875 "2021-01-05T12:24:16Z")

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It looses power climbing hill and also reduce in acceleration while I drive on it’s own especially after driving for a while

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## [2009 BMW 528 - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-vibration/173786)

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**Author:** [@Skeesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skeesey)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-vibration/173786 "2021-01-05T01:01:21Z")

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I also have replace many things and still get trucking and vibrayion

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## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan - Code P 0480](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-code-p-0480/173840)

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**Author:** [@EduardoSayers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EduardoSayers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-code-p-0480/173840 "2021-01-05T00:53:12Z")

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Code P 0480 . changed radiator fan but still fans do not operate and code P 0480 still present, engine light still on

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## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - Crank sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-crank-sensors/173817)

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**Author:** [@Lin-Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lin-Z)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-crank-sensors/173817 "2021-01-04T23:54:34Z")

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05 Pacific@ was driving 65 mph car completely shut down said cam or crank change both sensors still cranks no start still says cam bank 1 sensor 1

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## [2011 Buick Lucerne - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-transmission-issue/173848)

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**Author:** [@BradleyWinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyWinters)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-transmission-issue/173848 "2021-01-04T23:54:08Z")

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transmission disengaging after serring and cool it engaged turned off, restarted would not engage. no leaks and fluid level OK.

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## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Kill switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-kill-switch/173818)

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**Author:** [@805-dreamin603](https://community.cartalk.com/u/805-dreamin603)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-kill-switch/173818 "2021-01-04T19:41:12Z")

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KEY FOB VS Ignition Kill Switch. Help, please. Neighbor removed kill switch from 2012 Hyundai Elantra (not sure if aftermarket or not) because he said fob was missing and car wouldn’t lock so this was his work-around to…

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## [2014 Honda CR-V - Paddle shifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-paddle-shifters/173850)

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**Author:** [@daveszilagyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveszilagyi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-paddle-shifters/173850 "2021-01-04T19:28:36Z")

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hello, The flappy paddles of the steering wheel, can they be used the same as a 5-speed stick or do you have to be gentle with them? When I go to pass some one I’ll drop it in to a lower gear and I shot past them. Is the…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Infotainment blackout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-infotainment-blackout/173770)

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**Author:** [@Yooper24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yooper24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-infotainment-blackout/173770 "2021-01-04T19:09:33Z")

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Twice recently, my radio/backup screen has been completely black when starting my drive – and later come back on while driving around town. What’s happening?

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## [2008 Dodge Caravan - Washer dribbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-washer-dribbles/173831)

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**Author:** [@ibleedblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibleedblue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-washer-dribbles/173831 "2021-01-04T18:43:25Z")

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rear window washer leaks at winsheild onto dash

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## [Please Help! 98 Chevy intermittent stalling mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-98-chevy-intermittent-stalling-mystery/112154)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_Whitaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Whitaker)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-98-chevy-intermittent-stalling-mystery/112154 "2021-01-04T18:35:40Z")

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Hi all- I have a 98 Chevy C2500 pickup (5.7L Vortec 350) that I am having a real frustrating time with. A few weeks ago, I noticed that very occasionally, after the vehicle was warm, I would see a sudden full RPM dip to …

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## [2016 Toyota Highlander - runs rough in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-runs-rough-in-winter/173721)

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**Author:** [@kennyboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennyboy)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-runs-rough-in-winter/173721 "2021-01-04T15:35:57Z")

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My 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited engine runs rough during the winter months (NY). Vehicle now has 45,000 miles stil no changes and no luck with Toyota for a fix. please advise.

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## [2006 Accord sedan intermittent keyfob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-sedan-intermittent-keyfob-issue/173764)

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**Author:** [@nospamnyc\_173217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nospamnyc_173217)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-sedan-intermittent-keyfob-issue/173764 "2021-01-04T14:17:45Z")

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Happy New Year all. I’m in the southeast and we’ve experienced a cold spell for a few days. It was then this issue first cropped up. Found I could not unlock doors with fob. Manual unlock and car start up w/o problem…

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## [2016 Chrysler 200c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200c/173815)

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**Author:** [@robertcdavis45\_173254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertcdavis45_173254)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200c/173815 "2021-01-04T03:06:18Z")

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Maybe someone can give me some advice on my 2016 Chrysler 200c my engine light is on I went to AutoZone and borrow their check light engine scanner the code come up PO301 No1 Cylinder misfire detected. So I changed the c…

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## [2014 RAM 1500 - Which brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-which-brakes/173823)

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**Author:** [@JamesAllison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesAllison)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-which-brakes/173823 "2021-01-04T03:05:57Z")

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Need to replace the factory brakes on my truck. Which replacement brakes are recommended?

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## [2016 Ford Escape radio issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-radio-issue/173805)

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**Author:** [@az351\_173249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/az351_173249)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-radio-issue/173805 "2021-01-03T21:16:18Z")

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Usually the radio is on when I turn the key off. When I start it, sometimes the radio comes on and other times it doesn’t. If it does not come on, I have to push the on/volume dial button a few times to get it to come on…

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## [Spark plug replacement leads to more problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-leads-to-more-problems/173809)

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**Author:** [@Vegasgustan\_173251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegasgustan_173251)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-leads-to-more-problems/173809 "2021-01-03T19:27:38Z")

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Hello, I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra. I started noticing that the car was driving sluggish, gas mileage was getting worse and just didn’t feel right. However, it was still getting power to the engine and could go on the h…

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## [Not unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-unintended-acceleration/173750)

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**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-unintended-acceleration/173750 "2021-01-03T18:29:25Z")

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Well, in this case, at least according to the news report, the driver did not try to shift the blame to the car/manufacturer. I’ve mentioned my own similar errors on this forum: Happy New Year. May your car always …

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