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## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't crank sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754)

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**Author:** [@dwingthing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwingthing)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754 "2021-01-03T18:15:10Z")

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My wife’s Jeep will randomly not crank. when I try to test the starter wiring etc. it will decide to start or will be too hot to reach the starter wiring to test it. I have replaced the starter 3 times now to no avail. S…

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## [2018 Chevy Trax not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-not-starting/173819)

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**Author:** [@jloretta2415\_173136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jloretta2415_173136)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-not-starting/173819 "2021-01-03T17:41:18Z")

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I have a 2018 Chevy Trax that has decided to not start. On Friday, the car started up fine, but today (Sunday), when I tried to start the car, it made a weird grinding type noise, the check engine light came on and that’…

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## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Driver's door is on strike](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-drivers-door-is-on-strike/173772)

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**Author:** [@krause345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krause345)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-drivers-door-is-on-strike/173772 "2021-01-03T16:54:12Z")

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nothing associated with the driver door works. window wont open, lights don’t go on and radio wont shut off when door is opened.

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## [Front End Seized in 4wd - Drives Fine in 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428)

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**Author:** [@gabeha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabeha)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428 "2021-01-03T13:12:24Z")

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I was driving to work today in my 1998 Toyota Tacoma in 4WD on snow covered roads. I had driven for a few miles without a problem when, without any prior warning (that I noticed), the pickup came to a screeching halt. …

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## [Likelihood of Honda Civic cracked engine blocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-of-honda-civic-cracked-engine-blocks/120900)

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**Author:** [@PaulLaRocca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulLaRocca)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-of-honda-civic-cracked-engine-blocks/120900 "2021-01-03T06:44:19Z")

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What percentage of 2006-8 Honda Civics develop a cracked engine block (aluminum)? I love my 2008 Honda, but reading about this possible defect worries me. Any preventive steps to take? Am I worrying needlessly? I mis…

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## ["No Key Detected"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-key-detected/109563)

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**Author:** [@annieba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annieba)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-key-detected/109563 "2021-01-03T06:14:10Z")

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Our 2013 Ford Escape refuses to start every once in a while, for no apparent reason. When we insert the key in the ignition, it says “no key detected.” This seems only to happen when we have driven the car, and then go t…

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## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-poor-headlights/173801)

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**Author:** [@GaryaWilloughby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryaWilloughby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-poor-headlights/173801 "2021-01-03T04:02:39Z")

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can,t see on low beam headlights

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## [2008 Lexus RX350 Parasitic Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx350-parasitic-battery-drain/173627)

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**Author:** [@imintenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imintenn)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx350-parasitic-battery-drain/173627 "2021-01-03T02:16:24Z")

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2008 Lexus RX 350 Looking for help in troubleshooting a problem with battery draining after 2-3 days if car is not started. New battery and charging system checks OK. Have had to replace the battery 3 times in last 2 …

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## [2015 Chrysler 200 - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-trouble-starting/173788)

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**Author:** [@ebony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebony57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-trouble-starting/173788 "2021-01-02T23:34:07Z")

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trouble starting. then when started unable to shift gears and stayed in neutral.

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## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Won't go into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-wont-go-into-reverse/173782)

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**Author:** [@jim36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-wont-go-into-reverse/173782 "2021-01-02T23:17:13Z")

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2002 chevy slv hd2500 turbo with allison trans wont go into reverse sometimes

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## [2018 Toyota Yaris - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-yaris-cel/173776)

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**Author:** [@PhyllisWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisWalters)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-yaris-cel/173776 "2021-01-02T23:10:03Z")

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Engine light is on but car drives okay.

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## [Smoke coming from area around forward oxygen sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804)

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**Author:** [@camhick706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camhick706)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804 "2021-01-02T23:09:49Z")

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I decided to clean a small area on the front of my engine on the intake manifold that was covered in what i figured was oil sludge and small clumps of it fell further down, later on when i turned the engine on there was …

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## [AC Pressure Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-problem/173799)

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**Author:** [@Groover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Groover)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-problem/173799 "2021-01-02T22:25:18Z")

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I am working on charging my AC system and I am running into a problem with pressure readings. This is an R12 system with R12 to R134a adapters. I have two manifold gauge sets, OR and AZ. If I connect OR I get a hi side …

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## [2016 Kia Sorento - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-issues/173796)

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**Author:** [@MaryD06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryD06)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-issues/173796 "2021-01-02T21:58:06Z")

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My battery keeps going dead and will not start the car. Took it in and had it tested and when you get it started it charges up fast, 14.3. Second time I took it in, I was told I need to drive it daily in the winter, beca…

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## [2017 honda accord third brake light does not work. no mention of the issue online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-third-brake-light-does-not-work-no-mention-of-the-issue-online/173726)

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**Author:** [@2017acrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2017acrd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-third-brake-light-does-not-work-no-mention-of-the-issue-online/173726 "2021-01-02T21:57:27Z")

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i have scoured the internet but can’t find anything about this issue (except that the bulb is a led assembly). does anyone have any insight on what the issue might be in the third brake light does not light up when the b…

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## [Battery charging question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-question/173693)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-question/173693 "2021-01-02T16:21:26Z")

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2014 Toyota Camry 4-cyl Because most of my driving is short distance, often with stops at several locations, I typically have made a point for years of taking an uninterrupted drive of about 35 miles each week to keep t…

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## [2014 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774)

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**Author:** [@brucedockrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucedockrey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774 "2021-01-02T15:04:09Z")

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the transmission jumps and dose not want to go

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## [2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-steering-issues/173778)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawkeye25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-steering-issues/173778 "2021-01-02T12:19:16Z")

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The steering is unstable and the front tires have worn unevenly. I took it to a mechanic who said it was fine. The car continues to dance around the road often feeling like it will go out of control when hitting a bump o…

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## [Volvo Lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-lawsuit/173749)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-lawsuit/173749 "2021-01-02T08:15:19Z")

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Paice LLC sued Volvo for patent infringement for utilizing high power hybrid technology without paying the inventor, Paice, for it. You’d think Volvo might have learned from Toyota when they were successfully sued by Pai…

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## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Oil seal hassles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-oil-seal-hassles/173742)

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**Author:** [@Moneypit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moneypit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-oil-seal-hassles/173742 "2021-01-01T17:21:40Z")

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Oil cooler seals replaced at 74k and now at 123k, they need to be replaced again along with super expensive Nox sensors. 2010 ML 350 Bluetec most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. Have had to replace compressor also. …

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## [2004 honda civic lx all gauges falling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-all-gauges-falling/173733)

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**Author:** [@ariana.allen257\_173201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ariana.allen257_173201)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-all-gauges-falling/173733 "2021-01-01T16:39:54Z")

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I’m unsure what issue I’m having with my car and I’ve been to different mechanics and have different work done but the problem seems to be persistent. The needles on my odometer board fall and dim when I’m driving(my ac,…

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## [The fuel shark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fuel-shark/64695)

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**Author:** [@Just\_ducki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Just_ducki)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fuel-shark/64695 "2021-01-01T14:17:40Z")

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Seriously? the news is going to report that this light bulb actually works? How in the world can the fuel shark help with gas milage? It stablizes the electrical system?

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## [Front wheel well collision repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-well-collision-repair-question/173740)

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**Author:** [@e.maccratic\_173204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e.maccratic_173204)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-well-collision-repair-question/173740 "2021-01-01T06:00:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve attached a photo of some damage done to my parked car, and I’d appreciate any input about the repair process. The autobody shop manager told me that based on a visual assessment and after driving it…

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## [Reviving an obscure, exotic Italian marque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-an-obscure-exotic-italian-marque/173746)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-an-obscure-exotic-italian-marque/173746 "2021-01-01T02:47:41Z")

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-30/former-aston-martin-execs-to-resurrect-italian-exotic-bizzarrini-again?cmpid=BBD123020\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=201230&utm\_campaign=bloombergd…

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## [P0302 & Jumpy/shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-jumpy-shuddering/173736)

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**Author:** [@esde5901\_173202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esde5901_173202)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-jumpy-shuddering/173736 "2020-12-31T23:13:24Z")

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Chrysler 200 2012 3.5L P0302 engine light code Replaced spark plugs - still get the light. Swapped ignition packs - still get the same code. Put fuel injector cleaner in and working through the gas currently. Car al…

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## [1992 Honda Accord EX turns over but won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-ex-turns-over-but-won-t-crank/173712)

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**Author:** [@MikeD47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeD47)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-ex-turns-over-but-won-t-crank/173712 "2020-12-31T22:29:07Z")

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Turns over wont crank. Been told is common and consistant for timing belt issue. Saw video of ignition switch loose causing stalls. \*\*It’s a 92 Honda Accord wagon/hatchback EX

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## [I fixed alot of stuff with my old friend, The Craftsman Tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fixed-alot-of-stuff-with-my-old-friend-the-craftsman-tool/86889)

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**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\
**Replies:** 174\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fixed-alot-of-stuff-with-my-old-friend-the-craftsman-tool/86889 "2020-12-31T21:30:38Z")

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I was in the garage tonight trying to organize my mess and I have ALOT of craftsman tools, I was a craftsman guy, hand tools, rotary tool, even a wheel cylinder hone. All craftsman. All made in the USA, from the sockets …

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## [Restored Burgermobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restored-burgermobile/173743)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restored-burgermobile/173743 "2020-12-31T15:53:56Z")

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A St. Louis restaurant owner has bought and restored the infamous “Burgermobile” from the Nickelodeon movie “Good Burger.” The “Burgermobile” was based on a 1975 AMC Pacer and the new owner bought a second 1975 Pacer as …

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - transmission slipping in low gears?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-transmission-slipping-in-low-gears/134510)

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**Author:** [@BrianHaines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianHaines)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-transmission-slipping-in-low-gears/134510 "2020-12-30T19:58:08Z")

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I have a 2018 F150 Lariat Crew Cab with a 5L engine and the new 10 speed transmission. There are only 16K miles on it, and almost since new, it feels like the transmission slips in the lowest gears. I didn’t feel this …

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## [2018 Honda Fit - sticks in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-sticks-in-park/173728)

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**Author:** [@GUY24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GUY24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-sticks-in-park/173728 "2020-12-30T18:47:45Z")

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Shift sticks in park when veh has stopped. This is happening even when you first place the veh in neutral and apply the park brake first before moving it to park. Next time you want to use the veh shifting is locked in …

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