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## [1995 BMW 5 Series - Sloppy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-5-series-sloppy/157941)

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**Author:** [@DanielPersson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielPersson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-5-series-sloppy/157941 "2020-02-06T00:08:06Z")

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my car got a lot of slop im driving a BMW E34 518i but i dosent make any sounds from the steeringrack or from the outer tierrods

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## [How to diy fix my buckled trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913)

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**Author:** [@sseay2\_162949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sseay2_162949)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913 "2020-02-05T22:57:02Z")

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Hi, So my daughter’s friend hit the back end of my car with our 4wheeler. Not hard, but hard enough to slightly buckle the trunk. It’s raised up about 2in give or take. I’m getting moisture and mold is beginning to gro…

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## [Starter solenoid volt requirement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-volt-requirement/5032)

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**Author:** [@jogmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jogmas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-volt-requirement/5032 "2020-02-05T21:38:47Z")

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why is there only 11.93 volts getting to the solenoid when the battery is producing 12.3 volts?

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## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - where’s the trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928)

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**Author:** [@davidcooke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidcooke)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928 "2020-02-05T19:40:48Z")

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no transmission fluid in sealed trans.Where did it go. Van will not go in gear

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## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado ignition key won’t come out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-ignition-key-won-t-come-out/157895)

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**Author:** [@jamessweetman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessweetman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-ignition-key-won-t-come-out/157895 "2020-02-05T18:36:59Z")

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ignition key will not come out

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## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica drive train clunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-drive-train-clunking/157908)

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**Author:** [@Norv41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norv41)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-drive-train-clunking/157908 "2020-02-05T16:12:30Z")

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Drive train clunking sound when feathering the accelerator. No problem during accelerating and turning. Car has only 50k miles

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## [2013 Equinox Battery Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-battery-issue/157903)

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**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-battery-issue/157903 "2020-02-05T14:26:43Z")

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2013 Equinox, 93k miles, original battery. After sitting over the weekend the care turned over slowly but managed to start. I decided not to push my luck and get a new battery. To save myself a return trip to the parts …

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## [1998 Honda CR-V - is there a connection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-is-there-a-connection/157939)

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**Author:** [@MarneLindhorst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarneLindhorst)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-is-there-a-connection/157939 "2020-02-05T14:38:33Z")

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I just replaced my ignition switch. I took the old one apart. The contacts were hashed and covered with kind of a carbon deposit. Age, I’m guessing. About a week prior to that my SRS light had come on. It’s still on. …

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## [Haven’t used dealership for 2014 Chevrolet Traverse service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haven-t-used-dealership-for-2014-chevrolet-traverse-service/157874)

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**Author:** [@Purchaser1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purchaser1234)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haven-t-used-dealership-for-2014-chevrolet-traverse-service/157874 "2020-02-05T13:31:18Z")

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I purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. I replace my headlamps about every 2 months. I have not taken it to the dealership however from reading the complaint listed here, doesn’t sound like the dealership is a viable opti…

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## [2009 Ford Escape - several codes, but runs fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-several-codes-but-runs-fine/157932)

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**Author:** [@DavidDolley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidDolley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-several-codes-but-runs-fine/157932 "2020-02-05T12:27:23Z")

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My check engine light goes on and been to two different garages. They both have said the same code with about several thousand dollars worth of repairs and the car runs perfect, does not burn oil, good on gas and has 46,…

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## [P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire (random)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire-random/157909)

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**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire-random/157909 "2020-02-05T05:40:47Z")

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2007 Jeep Compass, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 140K miles At idle, I randomly get a P0304. Sometimes a month will pass before I get it again. I have swapped the plug, coil, and injector with another cylinder. Still throwing a misf…

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## [2020 Subaru Crosstrek - Rain gets in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-rain-gets-in/157858)

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**Author:** [@ArtieAbelowitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtieAbelowitz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-rain-gets-in/157858 "2020-02-05T04:35:19Z")

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After a heavy rain, opened the driver’s door and water started pouring out from the bottom front of the door. Dealer said that they could not reproduce the problem. Should I be concerned. Car is brand new.

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## [2009 Cadillac CTS - Buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-buy-this-car/157816)

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**Author:** [@James49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James49)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-buy-this-car/157816 "2020-02-05T03:01:50Z")

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I am wanting to buy a 2009 cadillac CTS with 160K miles. Its only 6k and its a 3.6L Direct Injection Engine. Is it worth it? The owner took great care of it before he died.

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## [2016 Ford Edge 2.0 eco wont re-start after driving for a few hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-2-0-eco-wont-re-start-after-driving-for-a-few-hours/157917)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Lowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Lowe)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-2-0-eco-wont-re-start-after-driving-for-a-few-hours/157917 "2020-02-05T03:01:50Z")

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2016 ford edge with 2.0 ecoboost, 118k . Hot start issues. First start of the day, starts and runs fine, zero issues. After driving for 2 hours or so and stopping, car will not restart. Sometimes it starts briefly, but …

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## [P0420 - 2002 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-2002-toyota-camry/157872)

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**Author:** [@dolores23rollinger\_162923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dolores23rollinger_162923)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-2002-toyota-camry/157872 "2020-02-05T01:03:57Z")

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P0420 code “Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). Changed 02 upstream sensor Reset code by disconnecting battery 1 hr Check engine light has been going on and off since not blinking. But in for ahile t…

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## [Car stereo won't work!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-wont-work/157891)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Florin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_Florin)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-wont-work/157891 "2020-02-05T00:53:24Z")

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Hi ! I just bought a Pioneer stereo player for my Fiat Grande Punto 2009 , I plug in the ISO adapter but it doesn’t power on . What do I have to do ? Thanks !

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## [Is a cow more aerodynamic than a Jeep Wrangler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875)

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**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875 "2020-02-05T00:47:49Z")

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I saw this on Facebook and thought it might interest this group. \[image\]

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## [A guy wheeled around 99 phones in a cart to create traffic jams on Google Maps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-guy-wheeled-around-99-phones-in-a-cart-to-create-traffic-jams-on-google-maps/157840)

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**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-guy-wheeled-around-99-phones-in-a-cart-to-create-traffic-jams-on-google-maps/157840 "2020-02-05T00:39:14Z")

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Some people clearly have too much time on their hands.

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## [1993 MB E-Class - looking for convertible-specific interior trim parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mb-e-class-looking-for-convertible-specific-interior-trim-parts/157926)

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**Author:** [@KevinCheek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinCheek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mb-e-class-looking-for-convertible-specific-interior-trim-parts/157926 "2020-02-04T22:50:17Z")

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I have a 1993 Mercedes 300CE Convertible. Does anyone know where to find convertible-specific interior trim parts? I need: Plastic bezels around the convertible latch handles, the wood panel around the gearshift lever (h…

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## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - what really happened with the nav system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-what-really-happened-with-the-nav-system/157924)

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**Author:** [@Joel48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joel48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-what-really-happened-with-the-nav-system/157924 "2020-02-04T22:10:39Z")

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Bought my Jeep used. After purchase a few months ago, I tried to use the Navigation system and it said the maps were not installed. I took it to the dealership and they told me it had an error code and if I wanted the …

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## [Why I treat dealers as adversarial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-treat-dealers-as-adversarial/157614)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-treat-dealers-as-adversarial/157614 "2020-02-04T22:06:09Z")

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A large dealer in MA (and other parts of the country) found guilty of taking advantage of customers through misleading analysis. Never dealt with this dealer…but I’m surprised they’re the only one. I know several others …

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## [1996 Honda Accord: advice for private sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-advice-for-private-sale/157915)

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**Author:** [@CEASE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CEASE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-advice-for-private-sale/157915 "2020-02-04T20:20:00Z")

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Im thinking about buying this vehicle for $1000 with 173k miles on it. I just wanted to know what should I look out for when it comes to inspecting the vehicle myself, I’m buying it off a private owner. I just wanted any…

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## [P1450 code!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1450-code/157896)

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**Author:** [@mamamoore2013\_162939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamamoore2013_162939)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1450-code/157896 "2020-02-04T16:05:28Z")

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I am at a complete lose!!! About a year ago my 2015 ford fusion titanium threw a p1450 code. I have been fighting it ever since. I replaced the purge valve and solenoid, new plugs, both the high and low fuel pressure sen…

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## [2002 Ford varying rpm on cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-varying-rpm-on-cruise-control/157536)

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**Author:** [@Chaos01126\_161111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chaos01126_161111)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-varying-rpm-on-cruise-control/157536 "2020-02-04T14:08:26Z")

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This Is a 2002 Ford focus se 4door wagon dohc Vin 3 automatic transmission. So in cruise control going any faster than 35mph and having a varying 500 rpm and the speed drops up and down 2-4mph as well I do feel it in th…

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## [Points gap and plug gap for a 1995 Mazda B2600 4x4 double cab (rough running, loss of power, backfiring)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/points-gap-and-plug-gap-for-a-1995-mazda-b2600-4x4-double-cab-rough-running-loss-of-power-backfiring/157329)

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**Author:** [@CraigGrimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CraigGrimmer)\
**Replies:** 72\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/points-gap-and-plug-gap-for-a-1995-mazda-b2600-4x4-double-cab-rough-running-loss-of-power-backfiring/157329 "2020-02-03T23:25:12Z")

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Good afternoon All Does anyone know the correct distributor points gap and spark plug gap for a 1995 Mazda B2600 4x4 double cab (petrol motor without fuel injection)? I’ve had four breakdowns in the last year, the symp…

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 - clearing gas cap code without a trip to the dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-clearing-gas-cap-code-without-a-trip-to-the-dealer/156315)

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**Author:** [@Dan28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan28)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-clearing-gas-cap-code-without-a-trip-to-the-dealer/156315 "2020-01-12T05:16:38Z")

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gas cap problem check engine light comes on.dealer cleared code. so for ok. how do i fix . with out going to dealer ship and paying 129.00 .to clear code

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## [2016 stubborn malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-stubborn-malibu/157823)

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**Author:** [@Tennesseelivin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tennesseelivin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-stubborn-malibu/157823 "2020-02-04T04:57:49Z")

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Help lol I have a 2016 Chevy malibu and the engine light is on and the code its throwing says o2 sensor but its driving fine no issues no smoking no nothing. Other than light being on you wouldn’t know it had an issues.…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Odd transmission behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863)

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**Author:** [@CHUCK37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHUCK37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-odd-transmission-behavior/157863 "2020-02-04T04:47:04Z")

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Hi, I have owned my Camry since 5 years old and this is the first winter that I have used it as she is usually a summer car only… I have two issues that may be related when cruising on a road with no grade at approx. 35 …

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## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - can we trade in this condition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-can-we-trade-in-this-condition/157550)

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**Author:** [@bonniedue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bonniedue)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-can-we-trade-in-this-condition/157550 "2020-02-04T03:02:45Z")

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Check engine light came on–had car checked and they said we needed a rocker arm -ordered 3 months ago and still don’t have it. There is no eta for this part. How can we trade it in in this condition. Is it harming the …

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## [2015 Ford F-150 passenger seat counterweight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-passenger-seat-counterweight/157663)

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**Author:** [@GregHarma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregHarma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-passenger-seat-counterweight/157663 "2020-02-04T02:56:42Z")

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Anyone ever heard of the front passenger seat counterweight breaking loose/vibrating badly?

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