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## [AC drain clogged and not unclogging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-clogged-and-not-unclogging/169409)

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**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-clogged-and-not-unclogging/169409 "2020-08-31T23:42:29Z")

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05 Chevy Cobalt with 180k. It’s started dripping water onto the passenger side floor. I found the drain for it. I put 100 psi of air and 2+ feet of a drain unclogging tool up it but still having the same problem. Whe…

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## [2007 Chrysler Town & Country - Codes and slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-codes-and-slippage/169364)

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**Author:** [@Renee08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renee08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-codes-and-slippage/169364 "2020-08-31T23:15:31Z")

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Code reader comes up PO0700 and P00731. Some slipage noted. Higher RPMs when driving and idling

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## [2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Seat problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-seat-problem/169397)

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**Author:** [@My2017tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/My2017tiguan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-seat-problem/169397 "2020-08-31T22:17:52Z")

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The driver’s seat appears to be binding against the plastic trim piece resulting in the seat beginning to crack/split apart. The rubber surrounding the door is splitting. What can be done before it gets worse?

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## [2005 Saturn Ion - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-ion-hesitates/169391)

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**Author:** [@hermco47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hermco47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-ion-hesitates/169391 "2020-08-31T22:08:22Z")

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car hesitate a lot had it diagnose reading Transmission control performance. What does that consist of?

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## [2009 Smart ForTwo - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-clicks/169388)

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**Author:** [@Bev42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bev42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-clicks/169388 "2020-08-31T22:00:25Z")

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Loud clicking from rear, 2009 smart fortwo passion. once up to 30 mph, but not at first start.

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## [2006 Ford F350 - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-battery-issues/169400)

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**Author:** [@RobertLennon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLennon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-battery-issues/169400 "2020-08-31T21:57:54Z")

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2006 ford f350 diesel passenger side battery discharging .Dead after a few days .

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## [My car lost acceleration while driving why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-lost-acceleration-while-driving-why/169395)

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**Author:** [@mrswendy84\_170404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrswendy84_170404)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-lost-acceleration-while-driving-why/169395 "2020-08-31T20:48:57Z")

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Hi, so my husband was driving his Mercedes yesterday on the freeway, he said he was going about 65 mph when he pushed on the gas pedal it went all the way to the floor and the rpms went up but it wouldnt accelerate. He p…

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## [Cylinder 4 spark plug keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-4-spark-plug-keeps-blowing/93464)

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**Author:** [@Akisis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akisis)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-4-spark-plug-keeps-blowing/93464 "2020-08-31T18:48:29Z")

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Hi, I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I bought used a couple of years ago. About every 20k miles (120k miles on it now) I get a check engine light and upon diagnosis it's the 4th cylinder spark plug fouled out, every t…

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## [1998 Buick Lasabre will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lasabre-will-not-start/169257)

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**Author:** [@Jay-326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay-326)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lasabre-will-not-start/169257 "2020-08-31T18:18:52Z")

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I have a 1998 Buick lasabre…65k miles. I was driving one day and it suddenly quit. I couldnt get it to start and I had to rent a trailer to get it home. In trying to diagnose the issue I found it had weak spark. I replac…

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## [Difference between struts and shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-struts-and-shocks/169377)

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**Author:** [@banjo91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/banjo91)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-struts-and-shocks/169377 "2020-08-31T15:45:50Z")

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I am curious to learn more about the difference between shocks and struts? I know they are suspensión components but do they serve another purpose ?

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## [2016 Chevrolet Spark - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-wrong-fuel/169345)

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**Author:** [@AAnder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAnder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-wrong-fuel/169345 "2020-08-31T15:08:40Z")

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What do I do if my daughter put 2 gallons of diesel full in tank? It won’t start after we fill it up with premium gas. Do I have to take it to shop ? Or how can o get it to start up again

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## [Drain Fuel Tank cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-fuel-tank-cost/169386)

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**Author:** [@Debra-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debra-43)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-fuel-tank-cost/169386 "2020-08-31T14:57:29Z")

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I inherited a 2013 Equinox , Its been sitting at friend house for 1 1/2 yrs. Will I have to drain fuel tank?

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## [Start problem Honda city](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-problem-honda-city/169342)

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**Author:** [@Theja-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theja-1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-problem-honda-city/169342 "2020-08-30T23:49:12Z")

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I drive a 2006 Honda city zx, when I start my car it starts without any hesitation in the morning or when it cools down but when I drive for an hour or so it doesn’t start at all, this has been happening for a week now i…

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## [OBD2 since dtcs cleared vs since last drive cycle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-since-dtcs-cleared-vs-since-last-drive-cycle/111413)

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**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-since-dtcs-cleared-vs-since-last-drive-cycle/111413 "2020-08-31T12:50:25Z")

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All my motors show ok/ready in “since dcts cleared” but some are not ready in “since last drive cycle”. Would I fail the emissions test again because they are not ready in “since last drive cycle”? I have done the drive…

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## [Issues in 85 ford LTD crown vic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-in-85-ford-ltd-crown-vic/169372)

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**Author:** [@Brendon-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendon-2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-in-85-ford-ltd-crown-vic/169372 "2020-08-31T11:37:27Z")

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Been doing some maintenance on my car and was wondering about some noises I’m hearing. It only occurs when I coast and the engine brakes itself, but it is a sound similar to a boat or jetski at low speed in the water, a …

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## [2007 Buick Enclave - any recalls for CO leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-enclave-any-recalls-for-co-leak/169310)

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**Author:** [@RhondaPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhondaPerry)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-enclave-any-recalls-for-co-leak/169310 "2020-08-31T11:31:55Z")

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There is a carbon monoxide leak. Was there a recall for that at anytime?

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## [Oil light comes on intermittently but the dip stick was bone dry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-intermittently-but-the-dip-stick-was-bone-dry/169172)

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**Author:** [@ollee32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ollee32)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-intermittently-but-the-dip-stick-was-bone-dry/169172 "2020-08-31T11:27:40Z")

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We have a new to us 2005 Subaru Forester and my husband is the usual driver. It’s important to note he has a history of not taking care of his cars and trucks. We have this vehicle because we needed something ASAP when h…

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## [2011 MINI Cooper - Do these explode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-do-these-explode/169096)

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**Author:** [@ChristiananneMitir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristiananneMitir)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-do-these-explode/169096 "2020-08-31T03:46:01Z")

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Has bmw a history of exploding cars

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## [2002 Honda Odyssey cruise control quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-cruise-control-quit-working/169324)

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**Author:** [@David-529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-529)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-cruise-control-quit-working/169324 "2020-08-31T03:41:24Z")

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Cruise control quit working

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## [2011 Toyota Camry - Alarm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-alarm-issues/169369)

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**Author:** [@Vickie38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vickie38)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-alarm-issues/169369 "2020-08-31T02:53:01Z")

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My car alarm is going off for no apparent reason, my “hood open” message comes on when I drive–the hood is NOT open, and my Maintenance Required light did not come on, telling me I was due for oil change.

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## [Tire pressure relearn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-relearn/168376)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-relearn/168376 "2020-08-30T23:37:14Z")

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Procedure says turn on ignition and press open/ close button on remote and than let air out of LF tire till horn beeps. Then RF and so on. My RF and LR tires didn’t cause horn to beep. So, that means sensor in those 2 wh…

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## [2014 Honda Odyssey - damage from driving in low gear at 40 mph?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-damage-from-driving-in-low-gear-at-40-mph/169318)

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**Author:** [@cook2795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cook2795)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-damage-from-driving-in-low-gear-at-40-mph/169318 "2020-08-30T23:31:19Z")

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I drove my van in low gear at 40 miles per hour for 2 minutes. Did I do any damage yo engine or transmission?

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## [Looking at a VAN-Ford spark plug blow out problem//I think the engine shows v6 or v8 titan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-van-ford-spark-plug-blow-out-problem-i-think-the-engine-shows-v6-or-v8-titan/169361)

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**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-van-ford-spark-plug-blow-out-problem-i-think-the-engine-shows-v6-or-v8-titan/169361 "2020-08-30T22:58:08Z")

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I was thinking of buying a 97 Ford work van. The van is out in front of some company in an industrial area of town (Pell City AL). I was looking for a cheap vehicle for my side landscaping and yard cleaning business. …

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## [Mazda 3 oil takes a long time to register on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-oil-takes-a-long-time-to-register-on-dipstick/169299)

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**Author:** [@maxspriggdudley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxspriggdudley)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-oil-takes-a-long-time-to-register-on-dipstick/169299 "2020-08-30T21:05:15Z")

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I drive a 2008 mazda 3 that I’ve only owned for a few months. Recently I noticed the oil takes a long time to register on the dipstick: I take out the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert it, wait 5 seconds, and pull it…

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## [1989 Cadillac Seville - Where is the TSP?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cadillac-seville-where-is-the-tsp/169338)

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**Author:** [@MPB43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MPB43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cadillac-seville-where-is-the-tsp/169338 "2020-08-30T20:29:59Z")

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Where is the twilight sentinel photocell located on a 1989 Cadillac Seville

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## [2017 Nissan Sentra tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-tire-pressure/169272)

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**Author:** [@CrystalSullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrystalSullivan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-tire-pressure/169272 "2020-08-30T20:22:14Z")

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my tire were at 60 the front one and the back at 30 whats it supposed to be at idk how they even got to 60 what can happen to my car

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## [Crazy? Pour solvent in o2sensor hole?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-pour-solvent-in-o2sensor-hole/169034)

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**Author:** [@Dennis-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-131)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-pour-solvent-in-o2sensor-hole/169034 "2020-08-30T19:12:53Z")

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I want to clean my catalytic converter, could i pour in seafoam or laquar thinner and let it soak overnight? I also plan to carbon clean me engine but im afraid it will clog up my catalytic converter so it woul be nice…

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## [Extended Warranty Experience, From the Shop Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-experience-from-the-shop-side/168407)

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**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-experience-from-the-shop-side/168407 "2020-08-30T19:10:41Z")

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Haven’t been here much lately, been busy, but the posting about the 5 best extended warranties coupled with 2 cars we recently had at the shop made me want to post this. Just like anything else, as far as warranty compan…

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## [2018 Subaru Outback - Won't start - dealer can't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-wont-start-dealer-cant-help/169231)

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**Author:** [@StatingTrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StatingTrouble)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-wont-start-dealer-cant-help/169231 "2020-08-30T17:41:19Z")

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I purchased a CPO 2018 outback 3.6R touring with 37613 and I have driven it less than 400 miles and when I push the start button the car will not engage it takes about 4-6 times before the car will actually start. I to…

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## [2005 Nissan 350Z - Looking for a shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-350z-looking-for-a-shop/169353)

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**Author:** [@Drew350z05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drew350z05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-350z-looking-for-a-shop/169353 "2020-08-30T15:39:19Z")

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My Nissan 350z is fifteen years old… … Does anyone in the seacoast area that works on SPEACIALITY cars? Just curious thanks … Wendi D.

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