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## [2015 Lexus RX 350 - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-transmission/143174)

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**Author:** [@KathrynDow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynDow)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-transmission/143174 "2019-06-28T16:46:29Z")

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Our Lexus 350 started a random problem with the transmission. We purchased a 2015, with about 28,000 miles on it, last Dec. 2018. Within the first few weeks, while driving up a steep hill, the car dropped out of gear. …

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## [2004 Infiniti G35 - Underguard bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-underguard-bolts/143137)

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**Author:** [@shari22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shari22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-underguard-bolts/143137 "2019-06-28T16:37:09Z")

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It appears the bolts have shaken loose from under front bumper guard protecting the radiator. What is that called and where can I find a new one

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## [1995 Pontiac Firebird - Restore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pontiac-firebird-restore/143179)

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**Author:** [@howardfinkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howardfinkel)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pontiac-firebird-restore/143179 "2019-06-28T15:40:06Z")

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i have a 1995 pontiac firebird convertible engine is fine needs a little repair is this car worth restoring? my wife says get rid of it need your opinion

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## [2009 Ford Bronco - oil changed color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188)

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**Author:** [@BillDrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillDrake)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188 "2019-06-28T14:37:21Z")

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How can air get into your oil system and change the color of the oil?

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## [When getting a 2003 Biick Lesabre inspected in new York 11901 with only 50,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-getting-a-2003-biick-lesabre-inspected-in-new-york-11901-with-only-50-000-miles/142712)

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**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-getting-a-2003-biick-lesabre-inspected-in-new-york-11901-with-only-50-000-miles/142712 "2019-06-28T14:20:39Z")

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when getting a 2003 Buick Lesabre inspected in new York 11901 with only 50,000 miles on it and it steers and take bumps as smooth as-when it was new, Can the inspection site or shop fail the inspection for needing fr…

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## [2020 Nissan Frontier - Which first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-frontier-which-first/143151)

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**Author:** [@Josh27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-frontier-which-first/143151 "2019-06-28T14:07:17Z")

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My Pick up truck needs both new tire and wheel alignment. Which one to do first?

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## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 - Best shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-best-shocks/143170)

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**Author:** [@JensenPitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JensenPitt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-best-shocks/143170 "2019-06-28T13:33:59Z")

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Can you help me to choose the best shocks for my car here https://themotorsmasters.com/shocks-for-dodge-ram-2500/?

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## [2004 Toyota Camry intermittent brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-failure/143167)

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**Author:** [@Friday38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Friday38)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-failure/143167 "2019-06-28T13:24:36Z")

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My Toyota Camry fails break intermittently. The break fluid, pad and shoe are still OK. What is the possible cause of this intermittent break failure?

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## [2014 Ford Fusion - How do I troubleshoot camera?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-how-do-i-troubleshoot-camera/143142)

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**Author:** [@fred55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred55)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-how-do-i-troubleshoot-camera/143142 "2019-06-27T20:50:57Z")

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back up camera doesn’t work all the time

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## [2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Won't keep cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-eclipse-wont-keep-cranking/143123)

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**Author:** [@Dana25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dana25)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-eclipse-wont-keep-cranking/143123 "2019-06-27T15:35:27Z")

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My car will crank but it want stay running

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## [Rattling/chattering noise from engine bay on mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-chattering-noise-from-engine-bay-on-mustang/143161)

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**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-chattering-noise-from-engine-bay-on-mustang/143161 "2019-06-28T12:14:32Z")

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I have a 2004 automatic 3.9l mustang and it makes a rattling/chattering sound that sound like its metal on metal from the engine bay and it sounds like it is directly in the center of the engine. This sound only is prese…

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## [2007 Saab 9-3 - Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165)

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**Author:** [@stephen43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165 "2019-06-28T12:06:58Z")

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I have a 2007 saab 9-3 i am having ignition systems issues . i Have all ready rebuilt the Ism ignition box i have a new key but its not linked to the ecu , the old key works in the ism it goes as far as on but will not …

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## [2018 Toyota Corolla SE MANUAL Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-se-manual-transmission-issues/142879)

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**Author:** [@alkcoie\_153708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alkcoie_153708)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-se-manual-transmission-issues/142879 "2019-06-28T12:01:40Z")

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I have the following interment problem in a 7k milage car. Interment means it will be fine for weeks or months, then happens a few times in a week. Then nothing again for weeks. The dealership has tried to replicate this…

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## [2001 Lumina front strut mounts alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lumina-front-strut-mounts-alignment/143171)

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**Author:** [@boot72\_153877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boot72_153877)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lumina-front-strut-mounts-alignment/143171 "2019-06-28T11:58:52Z")

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After installing new front strut mounts on a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina will a front wheel alignment be necessary? If you hash mark the position of the struts before removing, then align to the hash marks when reinstalling, w…

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## [2014 Ford Escape - Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-plugs/143163)

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**Author:** [@Longrod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longrod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-plugs/143163 "2019-06-28T07:11:31Z")

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What would cause the end of my spark plug to destroy its self inside the motor while driving? New plugs mind you. Just changed them a few days prior as well drove about 23 hours straight then all of a sudden I get a code…

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## [Repair radiator top tank leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-radiator-top-tank-leak/143152)

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**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-radiator-top-tank-leak/143152 "2019-06-28T07:05:56Z")

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1996 Honda Civic CX: The radiator’s top tank leaks where it meets the main part of radiator. It’s a plastic top tank crimped on. Probably there’s a gasket in there. Is it feasible to remove that top, fix or repair or re…

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## [Volvo T5 S60 2012 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-t5-s60-2012-misfire/143116)

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**Author:** [@soulsborne2010\_153846](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soulsborne2010_153846)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-t5-s60-2012-misfire/143116 "2019-06-28T03:42:26Z")

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The issue occurred on the highway. No previous issues concurrent to errors below have ever occurred. Cylinder 2 and 4 report misfire. Replaced all 5 ignition coils. Replaced all 5 spark plugs (Iridium Bosch). Replaced…

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## [2011 Chevy Equinox keeps throwing code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-equinox-keeps-throwing-code/142772)

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**Author:** [@Kylee\_Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kylee_Long)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-equinox-keeps-throwing-code/142772 "2019-06-28T03:35:38Z")

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I have a 2011 Chevy Equinox & it keeps throwing a code for downstream 02 sensor. I’ve recently replaced the catalytic converter, upstream & down stream 02 sensors yet it’s still cutting out, & dying on me when I accelera…

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## [2000 Ford F-150 grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-grinding-noise/143056)

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**Author:** [@Alissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alissa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-grinding-noise/143056 "2019-06-28T03:28:33Z")

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making a horrible grinding noise. metal on metal. not breaks. has 4WD. changed solenoid wasn’t it. grinding noise is getting worse and is bad when making turns or decelerating.

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## [07 Pontiac g5 - bad shifter cable for auto trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-bad-shifter-cable-for-auto-trans/143155)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Fenby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Fenby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-bad-shifter-cable-for-auto-trans/143155 "2019-06-28T03:04:47Z")

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Hello everyone, I got a feeling that my shifter cable is on it’s way out but I want second opinions before I take my car to have the transmission rebuilt. So the main issue with my g5 is that sometimes the car will driv…

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## [A particularly sleazy dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-particularly-sleazy-dealership/143138)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-particularly-sleazy-dealership/143138 "2019-06-28T02:00:30Z")

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This news story is from a few months ago, and the The Federal Trade Commission has already gotten this dealership group in MD and VA to cease and desist, but other sleazy dealerships may attempt the same type of scam. T…

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## [Truck dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dies-while-driving/143045)

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**Author:** [@coreyward225\_153805](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coreyward225_153805)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dies-while-driving/143045 "2019-06-28T01:56:10Z")

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I have a 95 GMC Sierra 5.7 that dies on me frequently while driving and usually doesnt want to start back up. Doesnt matter if I’m at a light, slowing down or driving at any speed, slow or on the highway. Happens all the…

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## [1996 isuzu rodeo problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081)

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**Author:** [@Bleepus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bleepus)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081 "2019-06-28T01:23:45Z")

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So I purchased my first car, a 1996 isuzu rodeo, about a month and a half ago, and it was running fine until when I was driving the pedal stuck to the floor and didnt come back. After I had pulled over I used my hand and…

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## [2018 Ford Pickup - Warranty issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-pickup-warranty-issues/143134)

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**Author:** [@rogerbatley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerbatley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-pickup-warranty-issues/143134 "2019-06-28T00:06:56Z")

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I hate to be a complainer but I am trying to get my brakes fixed also. it has been in the shop twice. getting ready to go in a third time. brakes squealing during reverse first thing in the morning. took it in today and …

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## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-blows-hot-air/143129)

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**Author:** [@JaneMcCullough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneMcCullough)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-blows-hot-air/143129 "2019-06-28T00:02:00Z")

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2015 Tucson starts to blow HOT air dealer can’t find the problem…in the mist of a heat wave HELP

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## [Shops should not allow non-mechanics to talk on the phone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shops-should-not-allow-non-mechanics-to-talk-on-the-phone/142701)

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**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shops-should-not-allow-non-mechanics-to-talk-on-the-phone/142701 "2019-06-27T22:29:26Z")

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Hehe. Found this amusing. Tossed one of my cars at my (local, independent) mechanic to do the belts and get an estimate for replacing the front-of-engine seals. Mainly because I’m up to my eyeballs in other projects this…

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## [2010 Jeep Liberty - Miss fire on 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-miss-fire-on-4/143147)

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**Author:** [@GaryBruner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryBruner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-miss-fire-on-4/143147 "2019-06-27T21:58:19Z")

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when jeep sit and you start it light rough idle put it in reverse it shake stop put in drive it quit and run great down the road been that way about 2 month now.check code is miss five on 4 did change coil on 4 did not h…

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## [2009 Ford F-150 - Warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-warning-light/143132)

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**Author:** [@RichardMWarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardMWarren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-warning-light/143132 "2019-06-27T20:57:39Z")

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I have a 2009, F-15, 4x4, 181,000 miles. one morning I start the thing and get ABS, brake, and the squigley tire thing you see when you lose traction. How much trouble am I in? Thanks,

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## ['God, Guns and Freedom' (Oh, and a new Ford!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-guns-and-freedom-oh-and-a-new-ford/143051)

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**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-guns-and-freedom-oh-and-a-new-ford/143051 "2019-06-27T17:40:04Z")

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A Ford dealer’s popular 4th of July promotion in Alabama is creating a “booming” business. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/25/alabama-car-dealership-includes-bible-shotgun-us-flag-purchase/1567166001/ …

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## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee AC mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac-mystery/143058)

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**Author:** [@pat14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac-mystery/143058 "2019-06-27T15:51:01Z")

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a/c will blow normal for 2 minutes then completely shut down for 6 seconds then return to normal i’ve had the system drained and refilled also rebooted computer behind the a/c control knobs the problem still exists

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