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## [Ford Bronco will make its long-awaited debut on Jul 9,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-will-make-its-long-awaited-debut-on-jul-9/165905)

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**Author:** [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-will-make-its-long-awaited-debut-on-jul-9/165905 "2020-06-20T16:56:51Z")

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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-unveil-bronco-suv-plans-114511290.html For anyone interested, July 9 is also O.J. Simpsons birthday. https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article243582712.html After a …

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## [2013 Chevrolet Trax - Died then came back to life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-died-then-came-back-to-life/165982)

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**Author:** [@Haley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-died-then-came-back-to-life/165982 "2020-06-20T16:26:37Z")

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I was driving down the hwy and my odometer reading went to 0 and I was losing power streaming also the brakes didn’t brake properly. As soon as I pulled over it stalled. I tried starting it and fired up right away as if …

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## [Overheating problems in mercedes cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problems-in-mercedes-cars/154670)

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**Author:** [@Shaker\_Albrahim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaker_Albrahim)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problems-in-mercedes-cars/154670 "2020-06-20T16:22:15Z")

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(1)Introduction Overheating is a very common problem that some drivers encounter while they are driving their vehicles. Most cars’ coolant system fails at some point which will cause overheating problems. Modern cars …

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## [2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Lobe failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lobe-failure/165984)

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**Author:** [@masseyrenes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/masseyrenes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lobe-failure/165984 "2020-06-20T14:15:15Z")

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my 2013 silverado 5.3 liter developed so call lobe failure

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## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - AC doesn’t blow cool when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-ac-doesn-t-blow-cool-when-idling/166042)

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**Author:** [@BobWillard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobWillard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-ac-doesn-t-blow-cool-when-idling/166042 "2020-06-20T14:11:03Z")

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Ac works when on the rode driving but fails to cool when sitting at idle.

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## [2014 Engine Light turns on then goes Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-engine-light-turns-on-then-goes-off/166018)

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**Author:** [@McLarnon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McLarnon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-engine-light-turns-on-then-goes-off/166018 "2020-06-20T13:21:02Z")

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The Engine Light of my 2014 Chevy Impala LT comes on then goes Off, typically after starting the car a couple of times. I had it hooked up to the computer and read the OBD II Code, and it states that"Bank 1 and Bank 2 a…

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## [1977 Pontiac Grand Prix - Wipers win't hide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-pontiac-grand-prix-wipers-wint-hide/165962)

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**Author:** [@SidneySpeiden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidneySpeiden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-pontiac-grand-prix-wipers-wint-hide/165962 "2020-06-20T13:13:43Z")

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My 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix wipers work fine , but when I turn them off they don’t parking the “hidden” position, they stop in the down position and will only go to “hide” when you turn them back on and off. Also the wash…

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## [El Camino dumped in my lap i have the funds just not sure what i really need](https://community.cartalk.com/t/el-camino-dumped-in-my-lap-i-have-the-funds-just-not-sure-what-i-really-need/165834)

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**Author:** [@fergiviciousxl1000\_168241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fergiviciousxl1000_168241)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/el-camino-dumped-in-my-lap-i-have-the-funds-just-not-sure-what-i-really-need/165834 "2020-06-20T04:49:54Z")

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Through a series of hand me downs ive recently came into an 84 el camino with a 400 small block out of a 77 chevy RV and i have a few questions before i let someone tear into it, the foremost of which is its linked to a …

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## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-leak/165970)

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**Author:** [@bh29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bh29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-leak/165970 "2020-06-20T02:29:00Z")

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looks like oil is coming out back of motor but had valve cover replaced and stil leaks cant see where it is coming from two spots one on both side in back please help

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - Died and melted my harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-died-and-melted-my-harness/166008)

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**Author:** [@JBW46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBW46)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-died-and-melted-my-harness/166008 "2020-06-19T17:50:48Z")

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I have a 2018 F-150 with the 2.7 ecoboost turbo. 13000 miles. My truck died cold turkey. Couldn’t even get it to turn over. Nothing. All sorts of warnings, parking brake locked up. A large wiring harness clip came undone…

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## [Lock nut for exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-nut-for-exhaust/87065)

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**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-nut-for-exhaust/87065 "2020-06-19T23:50:08Z")

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I bought nylon lock nuts for the muffler (because that's what I took off). wouldn't those deformable lock nuts be better for exhaust? wouldn't nylon lock nuts get soft and (potentially) back out?

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## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Flashers won't quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-flashers-wont-quit/166027)

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**Author:** [@DanielNovembnrino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielNovembnrino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-flashers-wont-quit/166027 "2020-06-19T23:38:33Z")

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signal lights flashing on both sides can’t shut off

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## [2009 Ford Escape losing Power Steering and Air Conditioning going on and off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-losing-power-steering-and-air-conditioning-going-on-and-off-when-driving/166012)

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**Author:** [@2009fordescape\_168354](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2009fordescape_168354)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-losing-power-steering-and-air-conditioning-going-on-and-off-when-driving/166012 "2020-06-19T23:23:07Z")

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Sorry if this is confusing, I’m not the best at cars. So I have a 2009 Ford Escape. About two weeks ago the battery light came on for less than a minute, and I thought nothing of it. Then about three days after that, I …

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## [Chirping sound when I hit the acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-when-i-hit-the-acceleration/166024)

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**Author:** [@David-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Hammond)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-when-i-hit-the-acceleration/166024 "2020-06-19T23:15:04Z")

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Recently I started getting this chirping sound when I hit the accelerator at low speeds. Does anyone know what exactly this is? I’m supposed to take it to Dodge on monday to get it diagnosed, but wondering if anyone has …

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## [Where's all the traffic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-the-traffic/165712)

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**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-the-traffic/165712 "2020-06-19T20:41:53Z")

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The San Diego Freeway, I-405 through Los Angeles, is a very busy place. I have heard that the South Bay curve is the most congested stretch of freeway in the country. The 405 and 10 interchange (San Diego and Santa Monic…

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## [Care for Black Metallic Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/care-for-black-metallic-paint/165859)

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**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/care-for-black-metallic-paint/165859 "2020-06-19T17:42:59Z")

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Does anyone have a cleaning and paint protectant product they can recommend for black metallic paint surfaces? Specifically, I’m concerned about protecting paint from bugs and from water spotting. I did not purchase t…

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## [2013 GMC Acadia - Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-acadia-infotainment-glitches/166002)

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**Author:** [@Dedda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dedda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-acadia-infotainment-glitches/166002 "2020-06-19T16:54:09Z")

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Interior /dash lights go out or dim to nothing intermittently sometimes during rainy periods, but not always .Sometimes the cd player starts to activate with nothing in it, never used it even. To charge my phone, someti…

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## [2019 Ford Escape - bangs and then surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-bangs-and-then-surges/165972)

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**Author:** [@DrDawn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDawn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-bangs-and-then-surges/165972 "2020-06-19T16:36:35Z")

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Repetitive banging noise starts when backing up and continues until about to pull out into traffic. Then when accelerating gradually to enter traffic, it surges forward.

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## [Urgent! whine after brake change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-whine-after-brake-change/165990)

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**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-whine-after-brake-change/165990 "2020-06-19T13:54:39Z")

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front brake pads were changed on a 2007 ford focus. brake fluid cap was taken off while calipers were being compressed, and brakes were all put on correctly. car then started whining after brakes were changed and power s…

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## [1990 Ford Ranger - Shuts off, but acts like it is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-shuts-off-but-acts-like-it-is-on/165987)

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**Author:** [@Carpkiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carpkiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-shuts-off-but-acts-like-it-is-on/165987 "2020-06-19T13:47:18Z")

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Truck shuts off while driving or in neutral. Weirdly though, all my gauges read like it’s still running,and my power steering is still function. When tested flashes code 67, but AC was off during test and I didn’t think …

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## [2005 Lincoln LS - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-codes/165919)

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**Author:** [@LincolnPains](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LincolnPains)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-codes/165919 "2020-06-19T13:35:59Z")

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Fault code P0420 and P0128

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## [Acceleration problem dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993)

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**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993 "2020-06-19T12:15:59Z")

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Hi so I’m having a problem whenever I accelerate with the pedal to the floor I get high rpms but the car gains speed slowly. I don’t have any check engine light

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## [Startup Message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/startup-message/163559)

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**Author:** [@Joyce\_Schlapinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce_Schlapinski)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/startup-message/163559 "2020-06-19T01:36:08Z")

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The startup message is annoying. There is an icon on the screen called CONTINUE but nothing happens when I press it. Does anyone know if there is a way to bypass this message? I already know not to text & drive so bei…

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## [02 Honda Civic Blower motor stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-blower-motor-stopped/165976)

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**Author:** [@lawlessmk\_168326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawlessmk_168326)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-blower-motor-stopped/165976 "2020-06-19T00:19:38Z")

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After working perfectly yesterday the blower motor on my 18-year-old Honda is making no sound and blowing no air. Any suggestions on what to check and how much replacement parts/service could be? Could a dirty cabin f…

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## [2001 Mercury Sable running very rough and stalling at lights/stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872)

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**Author:** [@Terrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrill)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872 "2020-06-18T22:07:20Z")

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I have a 2001 mercury sable, she was a great runner for some time ( has over 200k on odometer) lately she has been idling funny, first she revs high and then suddenly drops low and idles very rough, if it’s in gear she s…

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## [Car radio code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-code/165941)

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**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-code/165941 "2020-06-18T21:04:49Z")

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Hi Guys, I recently had a battery changed in my ford fiesta 2007 . my radio is now asking for a 4 digit code. Can any one help?

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## [Car reversed while in drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-reversed-while-in-drive/65290)

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**Author:** [@Zorander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zorander)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-reversed-while-in-drive/65290 "2020-06-18T20:11:06Z")

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Three days ago I pulled into my house and turned the car off. Smoke started billowing out from under the hood accompanied with the smell of burning. It was night, so it was too dark to figure out what the problem was (I …

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## [Are electric door locks a death trap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-electric-door-locks-a-death-trap/52298)

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**Author:** [@Car-2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car-2010)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-electric-door-locks-a-death-trap/52298 "2020-06-18T19:37:49Z")

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With a dead battery the door locks on a 2007 Honda Civic do not work. How would one get exit if an accident disabled the electric power? Are all new cars like this? If yes - WHY? If no - What make and models allow no …

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## [Oil pressure low after warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933)

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**Author:** [@kevinb30\_168294](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinb30_168294)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933 "2020-06-18T18:15:08Z")

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I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 v6. Have good oil pressure until it warms up then it drops down really low not low enough for the idiot light to come on but very close. I had another Dakota same year same motor that did t…

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## [2006 Dodge Stratus - Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-squeaks/165956)

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**Author:** [@MamaBlaze56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MamaBlaze56)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-squeaks/165956 "2020-06-18T16:32:34Z")

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My car squeaks, especially when turning the car. I was told it was my struts (which I replaced). Now I am being told is is my rack & pinion. I bought the car a couple of months ago and it has about 209,000 miles on it. H…

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