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## [What causes tire wear like this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-tire-wear-like-this/154133)

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**Author:** [@Tgtmatt\_160598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tgtmatt_160598)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-tire-wear-like-this/154133 "2019-12-06T20:59:13Z")

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Toyota Camry 2014. Hey guys, I need some insight and help with this. Quick history: I was in an accident june of this year where a lady slammed into my driver side door and left front tire at about 10-15 MPH, jolting m…

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## [Cadillac converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-converter/153988)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Scheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Scheel)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-converter/153988 "2019-12-06T20:24:41Z")

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I have a 2002 Subaru Outback I have replaced a Cadillac converter and went to go get it smogged and it’s still saying the catalytic converter is not ready I have drove it about 3000 miles between 55 and 60 and it’s still…

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## [Looking for Filter Fresh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-filter-fresh/154069)

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**Author:** [@ShannonCrouch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonCrouch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-filter-fresh/154069 "2019-12-06T20:17:04Z")

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So I get my cabin air filter replaced and while perusing the bill notice something called “filter fresh” (which ran about sixteen bucks) and I tell you, that car smelled wonderful for about a week. What is this magic stu…

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## [2008 Pontiac G6 - Gas cap light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-gas-cap-light/154153)

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**Author:** [@Devin05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-gas-cap-light/154153 "2019-12-06T20:16:31Z")

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Gas cap light comes on but no check engine light Have changed has cap already

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## [Transmission fluid flush and front end rattling issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-flush-and-front-end-rattling-issues/80164)

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**Author:** [@unknownusr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unknownusr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-flush-and-front-end-rattling-issues/80164 "2019-12-06T20:07:55Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a 2002 Kia Rio Cinco, (named Simple Jack) with about 150k miles on it, that I have been bringing back from the dead. I've replaced the shocks and struts, brakes, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, part…

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## [2000 Subaru Forester - AT light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-at-light-on/154163)

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**Author:** [@DavidG39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidG39)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-at-light-on/154163 "2019-12-06T16:03:41Z")

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AT oil temp light flashes while driving, after driving 5-20miles, and stays lit. Turning at slow speed 2-5mph some resistance. Temp sensor not issue, trans oil temp withing specs. Subaru tech says “apparent network probl…

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## [2013 Ford Focus - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-shudders/154126)

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**Author:** [@Matt37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-shudders/154126 "2019-12-06T19:34:52Z")

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Next week I am getting my 2013 Ford Focus transmission serviced under the extended warranty to address the shuttering issue. Had anyone else had the clutch and control module fixed and did the fix work?

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## [Car dying, electrical death?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dying-electrical-death/65165)

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**Author:** [@jdavis66006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdavis66006)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dying-electrical-death/65165 "2019-12-06T18:38:28Z")

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Recently my KIA Rio 2002 has been having this electrical problem, where when I hear the motor change pitch, I can turn the key to the acc. where only the radio would be on, but during this not only will the motor stop, b…

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## [Which car should I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-drive/153888)

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**Author:** [@RedRex00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRex00)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-drive/153888 "2019-12-06T17:33:20Z")

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I have 2 cars, a 2010 Camry in good condition with 123k miles on it and a 2015 Prius C in good condition with 41k miles on it. I plan to sell both later next year. In the meantime, I alternate driving both to keep them…

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## [2018 Hyundai Sonata problems in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-problems-in-cold-weather/154055)

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**Author:** [@ChrisG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisG1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-problems-in-cold-weather/154055 "2019-12-06T15:46:36Z")

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2018 Sonata 2.4 would not start due to cold weather. The car will: have a super hard brake pedal 2) have everything else turn on including Bluetooth, fan, etc. 3) not crank / click or anything for starting.

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## [Hissing noise when defrost is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-when-defrost-is-on/154148)

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**Author:** [@2owens2\_160596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2owens2_160596)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-when-defrost-is-on/154148 "2019-12-06T14:25:55Z")

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There﻿ is a hissing noise coming from passenger side floor board when﻿﻿ the defrost is on in the heat setting only. When I turn setting to the vents, the hissing goes away. When the setting is split between defrost and v…

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## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix hard start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-hard-start/154099)

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**Author:** [@Doug25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug25)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-hard-start/154099 "2019-12-06T13:12:48Z")

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A few months ago my 2008 Gran Prix stopped running in the middle of the road. It turned out to be a cracked ignition coil. My local mechanic replaced all three coils. Shortly after that the car began cranking hard upo…

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## [2016 Buick Regal - Anti theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-anti-theft/154130)

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**Author:** [@DianePhilip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianePhilip)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-anti-theft/154130 "2019-12-06T13:03:02Z")

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I attempted to start my 2016 Buick Regal one morning and it would not start. The message on the dash had something about the “anti-theft” system. I tried several different things to start the car. I tried the key fob in …

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## [Same cylinder ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-cylinder-ignition-coil/154093)

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**Author:** [@dan.spaeth\_160577](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan.spaeth_160577)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-cylinder-ignition-coil/154093 "2019-12-06T11:57:57Z")

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Looking for some insight before throwing more parts at the problem. 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 190k miles. Misfire on Cylinder 4. Swapped coil with cylinder 2 and confirmed misfire moved to cylinder 2. Bought a used coil …

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## [Acoustics for calling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acoustics-for-calling/154115)

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**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acoustics-for-calling/154115 "2019-12-06T07:46:33Z")

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Do house plants help or hinder acoustics? Sometimes, when people call in to shows the sound quality is not very good. Would surrounding themselves with a few plants improve the sound quality? I don’t know if that would h…

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## [01 Geo Prizm 1.8l parts car for 94 Geo Prizm 1.8l car what's compatible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-geo-prizm-1-8l-parts-car-for-94-geo-prizm-1-8l-car-whats-compatible/154111)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy\_LaMear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_LaMear)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-geo-prizm-1-8l-parts-car-for-94-geo-prizm-1-8l-car-whats-compatible/154111 "2019-12-06T06:54:45Z")

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A 2001 Geo Prizm 3rd generation is available for me to buy to use towards my 1994 Geo Prizm 2nd generation… Wondering which main parts are able to be switched, engine, transmission, just looking to see if anybody else ha…

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## [2010 Subaru Forester - Rear bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-rear-bearings/154000)

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**Author:** [@Gene57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene57)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-rear-bearings/154000 "2019-12-06T06:52:01Z")

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We have a 2010 Subaru Forester, with about 135K miles. We took it in for a front brake job, and the tech told us he heard “bearing noise” coming from the rear axle area. Has anyone had to have bearing assemblies replace…

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## [Part swap help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-swap-help/154137)

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**Author:** [@brendanmcclurkin\_159983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendanmcclurkin_159983)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-swap-help/154137 "2019-12-06T05:37:47Z")

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hey guys the above photo is of a 2006 Nissan patrol ST, and was just wondering if the part circled could be replaced with the same part from a 2010 model , Thanks in advance :slight\_smile:

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## [2010 Honda Accord TPMS light won’t go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-tpms-light-won-t-go-out/154050)

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**Author:** [@Rich37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich37)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-tpms-light-won-t-go-out/154050 "2019-12-06T04:42:18Z")

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My TPMS light went on and will not go off. It is not the light with the tire icon it is the one that says “TPMS”. How do I turn it off.

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## [1996 Honda Accord - wheel grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-wheel-grinding-noise/154103)

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**Author:** [@DeanSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanSchultz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-wheel-grinding-noise/154103 "2019-12-06T04:23:32Z")

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Right rear wheel makes grinding noise

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## [Sway Bar Link Fitment for a Specific Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-fitment-for-a-specific-vehicle/154131)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-fitment-for-a-specific-vehicle/154131 "2019-12-06T04:21:54Z")

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How do I know if a certain sway bar link will fit my car or not? I know they normally list compatibility, but what makes a sway bar link compatible with only certain vehicles? Is there like a certain dimension? Would I g…

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## [2015 Dodge Charger won’t shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-won-t-shift-out-of-park/154076)

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**Author:** [@Dennis09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis09)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-won-t-shift-out-of-park/154076 "2019-12-06T04:19:55Z")

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Won’t shift out of park, I was told it might be a shift solenoid. is this an ongoing / common issue?

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## [70,000 "totalled"cars a year go to Ghana?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70-000-totalled-cars-a-year-go-to-ghana/154128)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70-000-totalled-cars-a-year-go-to-ghana/154128 "2019-12-06T03:46:52Z")

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I heard on the radio today that many US vehicle that are “totaled” by the owners insurance company don’t in fact go to the junkyard for their parts, but instead are put on a big boat and transported to Ghana, and presuma…

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## [Jeep wont heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-heat/154074)

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**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-heat/154074 "2019-12-06T03:17:02Z")

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i have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo and the heater wont switch from cold to hot the blower motor works the heater core is working and both coolant lines to it are getting hot so what ive been able to figure by mysel…

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## [Where to buy a cheap blown engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-buy-a-cheap-blown-engine/77699)

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**Author:** [@whoit32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whoit32)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-buy-a-cheap-blown-engine/77699 "2019-12-06T02:55:39Z")

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Hey all, I grew up working on cars a lot. I've helped out swapping motors and whatnot but have never torn one down solo. I was thinking about buying a blown motor so that I can toss it on a stand and tear it apart. Any g…

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## [How do you feel about rebuilt titles? \*\*First car buyer\*\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-rebuilt-titles-first-car-buyer/153564)

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**Author:** [@Kate\_Glover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate_Glover)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-rebuilt-titles-first-car-buyer/153564 "2019-12-06T02:06:32Z")

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Halp! I’m buying a car for the first time, looking at hatchbacks. I’m between the Honda Fit and the Nissan Versa Note, cuz they have awesome cargo space and mpg, and are decently affordable. I found some 2017 Honda Fits …

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## [Hesitating 2017 Chevrolet Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2017-chevrolet-colorado/154045)

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**Author:** [@TomMorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomMorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2017-chevrolet-colorado/154045 "2019-12-06T01:34:46Z")

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Problems that started a few weeks ago Hesitation when acceleration forward or in reverse. Noise when turning hard left or right ( not a gradual turn). Took it to dealer - they say this is normal but they flushed the t…

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## ['World-first' cellphone detection cameras rolled out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-first-cellphone-detection-cameras-rolled-out/153925)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-first-cellphone-detection-cameras-rolled-out/153925 "2019-12-06T00:53:35Z")

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The Australian state of New South Wales rolled out “high definition detection cameras” Sunday designed to catch drivers using cellphones behind the wheel. Big Brother comes to mind.

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## [Dead Stereo in 2003 Honda S2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-stereo-in-2003-honda-s2000/154114)

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**Author:** [@moop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-stereo-in-2003-honda-s2000/154114 "2019-12-06T00:14:18Z")

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Howdy all. The stereo in my 2003 Honda S2000 died while I was playing a cd (yes, I’m a dinosaur). I replaced the fuse even though the old one didn’t appear burned out. Nothing. The little flashing red “anti-theft” ligh…

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## [1989 GMC Jimmy - 20 Min on a battery charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-20-min-on-a-battery-charge/153984)

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**Author:** [@danduvernoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danduvernoy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-20-min-on-a-battery-charge/153984 "2019-12-05T20:16:28Z")

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I have an 89 GMC Jimmy that was given to me in what was described as good condition. It started fine in warm weather…Now that it is cold I have to charge the battery each morning before plowing…But after I charge I can p…

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