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## [2016 Lincoln MKX - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-dead-battery/169606)

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**Author:** [@GeraldFBecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldFBecker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-dead-battery/169606 "2020-09-07T00:15:08Z")

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Dead battery. There seems to be a battery draw because the battery will completely discharge after sitting for a few days.

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## [2015 Hyundai Genesis - GPS issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-gps-issues/169658)

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**Author:** [@COOLSPRINGS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COOLSPRINGS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-gps-issues/169658 "2020-09-06T20:35:38Z")

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Have 2015 Hyundai Genesis. Bought off lease- 34,000 miles. Recently the GPS has gone nuts. Driving at night and really needed the GPS but no help at all. Is anyone else having this problem? Do I need an update.??

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## [2006 Dodge Ram 3500 - Only reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-3500-only-reverse/169648)

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**Author:** [@Rob47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-3500-only-reverse/169648 "2020-09-06T20:29:10Z")

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trann works in reverse but wont move foward

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## [Edsel --when did you last see on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edsel-when-did-you-last-see-on/169613)

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**Author:** [@ALOVIO\_170539](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALOVIO_170539)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edsel-when-did-you-last-see-on/169613 "2020-09-06T20:26:23Z")

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I have a 1958 Corsair 4 dr–gold/black/white. I need door weatherstripping and cannot find anywhere including Steele Rubber. Anyone have any suggestions?

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## [2005 Ford Focus - Manual smells like burnt plastic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-manual-smells-like-burnt-plastic/169642)

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**Author:** [@Jenn4swa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenn4swa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-manual-smells-like-burnt-plastic/169642 "2020-09-06T20:26:10Z")

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My daughters manual shift car doesn’t always accelerate in first and seems sluggish, it smells like faint Burnt plastic and the motor seems too hot. I think it’s the catalytic converter…what do you think?

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## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport - Hesitates, stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-hesitates-stalls/169640)

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**Author:** [@LoriAPetzold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriAPetzold)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-hesitates-stalls/169640 "2020-09-06T20:21:54Z")

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Hesitates, stalls while idling, loses power while driving it dropes really low then slowly comes back only to repeat the same action over and over, sometimes power drops so low the vehicle dies

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## [2004 Lincoln Town Car - Air suspension issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-air-suspension-issues/169633)

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**Author:** [@Barkievonjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkievonjr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-air-suspension-issues/169633 "2020-09-06T20:17:38Z")

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Air suspension is weak

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## [2007 Buick Lucerne - No brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-no-brakes/144232)

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**Author:** [@JeremyBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyBaker)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-no-brakes/144232 "2020-09-06T19:08:32Z")

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2007 Buick Lucerne CX 3.8 V6 134k miles replaced the master cylinder and the back drivers side break line. Now the back drivers side and the front passengers side break lines ( only get a little fluid out when trying t…

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## [EGR Valve and Upstream Oxygen Sensor Fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-and-upstream-oxygen-sensor-fuses/169627)

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**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-and-upstream-oxygen-sensor-fuses/169627 "2020-09-06T18:20:05Z")

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I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. I just replaced my EGR valve and upstream oxygen sensor. However, the check engine light won’t go off, and the codes are still coming up for them, even after I drove the car over 300 mi…

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## [Insurance's Preferred Body Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurances-preferred-body-shop/169578)

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**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurances-preferred-body-shop/169578 "2020-09-06T18:16:54Z")

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Hi Everyone. My wife wrecked the car and we need to take it to a body shop. Our insurance (Geico) recommended one of their preferred body shops. It will be a lot more convenient for us. I checked the reviews and it seem…

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## [Broken cv joint mount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-cv-joint-mount/169653)

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**Author:** [@Jakersacres\_169349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakersacres_169349)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-cv-joint-mount/169653 "2020-09-06T17:30:30Z")

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So im here once again to pick your brains again. I thought i had a new cv joint go out on me so i jacked up the truck this morning and found this… The short section of axle housing had the end which the cv joint bolts t…

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## [Mechanical brakes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-brakes/169556)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-brakes/169556 "2020-09-06T13:47:45Z")

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Not too long ago, a new forum member told us that he wanted to install mechanical brakes on his Oldsmobile, rather than repairing the brake hydraulic system. At the time, I and a few others informed him that Ford was th…

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## [High pitch noise (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-noise-video/169599)

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**Author:** [@Dennis-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-131)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-noise-video/169599 "2020-09-06T11:40:00Z")

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My engine bay started to make a high pitch noise after i came back from grocery’s, the only thing i did is turning on and of the wiper blades for 1 moment. I parked the car by the next parking lot nearby a…

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## [Not starting when turn key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting-when-turn-key/169638)

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**Author:** [@rodldean\_170546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodldean_170546)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting-when-turn-key/169638 "2020-09-06T10:31:07Z")

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turned key and turned over. tried again to turn key and got no sound and nothing but idiot lights. What can be the problem? Bad starter maybe? 1979 cadillac deville 7.0 was started about a week earlier and ran around t…

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## [What year Subarus had head gasket problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-subarus-had-head-gasket-problems/78693)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-subarus-had-head-gasket-problems/78693 "2020-09-06T08:47:21Z")

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I've read here that a few years worth of Subarus were plagued with head gasket problems. When was that, and when was the problem resolved? A friend is seriously considering a 2007 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon. The …

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## [Hyundai now says recalled vehicles should be parked outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-now-says-recalled-vehicles-should-be-parked-outside/169635)

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**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-now-says-recalled-vehicles-should-be-parked-outside/169635 "2020-09-06T02:26:59Z")

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## [Rolls over on its own but doesn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-over-on-its-own-but-doesnt-start/169626)

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**Author:** [@Carol-209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol-209)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-over-on-its-own-but-doesnt-start/169626 "2020-09-06T00:45:38Z")

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I was sitting in vehicle while waiting on someone, key in ignition. I was on my phone and I hear vehicle roll over. This is the second time its happened any ideas of why? Vehicle has 116387 miles 4 cylinder AWD

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## [Local private seller sold son a out of state registered vehicle. Plz help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-private-seller-sold-son-a-out-of-state-registered-vehicle-plz-help/169575)

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**Author:** [@Silverscape124\_170516](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverscape124_170516)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-private-seller-sold-son-a-out-of-state-registered-vehicle-plz-help/169575 "2020-09-06T00:31:05Z")

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My son without my advice bought a vehicle from a supposed “friend” locally in our home town but claimed he still owed 900 dollars on the car and he will use part of my son’s payment to pay the car off and give him the ti…

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## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country \_Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-brakes/169577)

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**Author:** [@micki21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micki21)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-brakes/169577 "2020-09-05T23:23:14Z")

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My van kept rolling in reverse when I had brake to the floor (I was parking in a parking lot stall) I was backing in.

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## [Car shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuddering/169610)

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**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuddering/169610 "2020-09-05T21:19:43Z")

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I have a 06 Kia Sorento,130k miles. In the past 2 months we’ve replaced the cam shaft sensor, alternator, spark plugs, valve cover gasket and all the vaccum hoses on the upper plenum. We just got it back from the garage…

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## [2021 Chevrolet Cruze - Idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-cruze-idle-issues/169619)

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**Author:** [@Andrea31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea31)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-cruze-idle-issues/169619 "2020-09-05T21:18:02Z")

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Engine revs itself while idling

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## [All oxygen sensors CEL at once Audi a4 Avant 3.2 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-oxygen-sensors-cel-at-once-audi-a4-avant-3-2-2008/157659)

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**Author:** [@Don45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don45)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-oxygen-sensors-cel-at-once-audi-a4-avant-3-2-2008/157659 "2020-09-05T20:40:23Z")

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Two days prior everything except EVAP (cel for 2 years now) worked. This morning car was totally bucking and these appeared on the OBD: 1.P2401 Evap Emission Leak; Detection Pump Control; Circuit Low 2.P0031 HO2S Heate…

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## [Collector Cars After New Green Deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collector-cars-after-new-green-deal/169039)

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**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\
**Replies:** 105\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collector-cars-after-new-green-deal/169039 "2020-09-05T19:21:18Z")

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Not trying to be political here, but as I watch one of the televised auto auctions on TV, I ask myself what will happen to the collector car hobby if and when the New Green Deal comes into play? Will these multi-million…

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## [Exploding passenger side mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-side-mirror/84944)

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**Author:** [@ljohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ljohnson)\
**Replies:** 62\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-side-mirror/84944 "2020-09-05T19:06:16Z")

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If you search the web for people who have experienced this, it really is more common than most people think and on different makes & models. Thus, I am hoping that this issue will be taken more seriously by those who cho…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox - AC only when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-ac-only-when-idling/169592)

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**Author:** [@SandraWise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraWise)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-ac-only-when-idling/169592 "2020-09-05T18:32:48Z")

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Air conditioner only blows cold air when idlling

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## [Marvel Mystery Oil? Harmful? Snake oil? or legit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvel-mystery-oil-harmful-snake-oil-or-legit/82289)

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**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvel-mystery-oil-harmful-snake-oil-or-legit/82289 "2020-09-05T16:14:04Z")

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I have heard this tranny-like fluid has detergents that can clean valves. I don't mind pissing $6 on cleaning some valves by adding 1Q to my next oil change, but can it do any damage? It seems like it gets good reviews, …

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## [Car purchase in Switzerland](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-in-switzerland/169603)

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**Author:** [@Autokaufschweiz-export](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autokaufschweiz-export)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-in-switzerland/169603 "2020-09-05T15:09:06Z")

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Does anybody have a car purchase in Switzerland, i recenently opened a new one and need help.

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## [Gears and Grades Q](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-and-grades-q/169586)

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**Author:** [@Goodforworks\_170522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goodforworks_170522)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-and-grades-q/169586 "2020-09-05T06:23:59Z")

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So we have a 27 foot school bus with a duramax engine. We’re headed through Montana and all we can find when we try to look up what gear to use coming down the mountains is “use the right gear” or the old “use the gear y…

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## [2007 Lincoln Mkz water pump went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-water-pump-went-out/169583)

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**Author:** [@mjay776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjay776)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-water-pump-went-out/169583 "2020-09-05T04:13:24Z")

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My car started making a popping sound around the radiator and I saw that the expansion coolant tank was bubbling over. I noticed it wasn’t tightened on all the way from a friend messing with it without my knowledge. I wa…

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## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - No more alarm chimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-no-more-alarm-chimes/169571)

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**Author:** [@Bob59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-no-more-alarm-chimes/169571 "2020-09-05T03:50:39Z")

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Alert chimes stopped working but alert lights are working. How can the alert chimes be turned on again?

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