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## [2009 Saturn Aura - cant unlock driver’s side door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-cant-unlock-driver-s-side-door/139336)

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**Author:** [@RichardIffert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardIffert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-cant-unlock-driver-s-side-door/139336 "2019-04-27T01:21:52Z")

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Cannot unlock electric driver’s door

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## [What happened to my OBD2 Port?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-my-obd2-port/139316)

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**Author:** [@paulypres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulypres)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-my-obd2-port/139316 "2019-04-26T22:05:32Z")

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Hi everyone - I am stumped. I went to locate my OBD2 port on a 2009 Saturn Astra and it’s missing - see here: https://imgur.com/gallery/5oUeUrQ It should be sticking out here like in this picture: What are my steps…

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## [Engine Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-control-module/24121)

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**Author:** [@judyprius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judyprius)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-control-module/24121 "2019-04-26T20:43:46Z")

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The mechanic tells my daughter that her 2004 Mazda 3 (73k miles) needs a new engine control module -- at a cost of $1500! (That includes the tow cost.) I had never heard the tern "engine control module." Can you tell me …

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## [Finding affordable oil for 1972 Chevrolet 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-affordable-oil-for-1972-chevrolet-1500/139291)

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**Author:** [@johnbennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbennett)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-affordable-oil-for-1972-chevrolet-1500/139291 "2019-04-26T20:31:26Z")

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my truck calls for se type oils . hard to fine oils for older autos without paying out the nose,the ones with zinc protection.know of any?

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## [Craftsman Tools at Lowes Look Like Junk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-tools-at-lowes-look-like-junk/138667)

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**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-tools-at-lowes-look-like-junk/138667 "2019-04-26T18:11:38Z")

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Just saw the “new” Craftsman tool display at Lowes replacing their Kobalt line. The tools look like cheap junk. Thicker sections to compensate for inferior steel makes them far less useful in tight spaces. They look and …

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## [There ought to be a recall for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-ought-to-be-a-recall-for-2003-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-frame/139301)

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**Author:** [@Larry32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry32)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-ought-to-be-a-recall-for-2003-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-frame/139301 "2019-04-26T17:00:16Z")

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Got 50,500 miles on my 2003 truck? Frame rusted so bad? From Front to rear? Don’t think it will pass VA, State inspection? Worst Rust Ive ever seen? All Ready replaced all Brake Lines, Should be a Recall on Frame, Very …

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## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-ticking-noise/139245)

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**Author:** [@LeonaClemens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonaClemens)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-ticking-noise/139245 "2019-04-26T15:40:53Z")

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I just bought a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and it has a ticking sound trying to find out what it is any ideas from anyone please.

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## [2015 Hyundai Elantra on recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-on-recall/139284)

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**Author:** [@DebraWitherspoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraWitherspoon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-on-recall/139284 "2019-04-26T14:46:21Z")

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Is 2015 Hyundai Elantra on recall for the airbag?

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## [Do you want low driving costs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-low-driving-costs/139253)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-low-driving-costs/139253 "2019-04-26T14:02:55Z")

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Then you might want to drive what Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers do in Chicago:

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## [2014 Ford Pickup - trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-pickup-trouble-starting/139282)

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**Author:** [@majoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majoni)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-pickup-trouble-starting/139282 "2019-04-26T12:34:23Z")

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ford 2.2 diesel 2014 starter starts after several tries otherwise it engages and spins like one way clutch is poor.New generic starter does not even start like bendix is not reaching ring gear

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## [Tesla car fire in Shanghai China in the news](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-car-fire-in-shanghai-china-in-the-news/139059)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-car-fire-in-shanghai-china-in-the-news/139059 "2019-04-26T11:41:12Z")

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I heard about this on the radio news today. I don’t think it is known for a fact this incident actually happened as shown; but apparently Tesla corporation is investigating. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-…

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## [2002 Honda Accord alternator question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-alternator-question/139086)

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**Author:** [@Charles\_Conant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Conant)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-alternator-question/139086 "2019-04-26T11:14:19Z")

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Ok so I was having issues with my 2002 Honda Accord it was shutting down and showing all signs for a bad alternator my battery was low as well so I replaced that and the alternator everything runs great and it was succes…

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## [Trouble! SOS!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sos/139264)

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**Author:** [@realtreex90\_151228](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realtreex90_151228)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sos/139264 "2019-04-26T03:16:54Z")

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Having issues with my 92 Toyota pickup. It’s got a 22re engine, it’s 5spd 4wd. White smoke out exhaust, difficult time starting up. Lopes, and idles high when I can get it started. Smells like gas under oil cap. Tried dr…

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## [Buick Lesabre Limited Stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-limited-stalling-out/139250)

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**Author:** [@Bobby-Powers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby-Powers)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-limited-stalling-out/139250 "2019-04-26T03:05:36Z")

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My Buick Lesabre has been running horribly the past few days. I noticed it started to buck while driving after pumping some gas, eventually it stalled out. Had to put it in neutral while rolling and it started back up.…

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## [AC compressor was locked but now unlocked? Now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-was-locked-but-now-unlocked-now-what/138371)

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**Author:** [@stavenj\_150680](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stavenj_150680)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-was-locked-but-now-unlocked-now-what/138371 "2019-04-26T02:13:45Z")

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Yesterday I noticed that my AC was not blowing cold in my 2006 Dodge Caravan. I bought one of those AC recharge cans from Walmart, hooked it up and started dispensing it while the car was running and the AC was blowing. …

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## [Top tier fuel is a GM trademark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-is-a-gm-trademark/139262)

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**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-is-a-gm-trademark/139262 "2019-04-26T02:00:07Z")

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I noticed this sticker on the pump when I filled up my truck this pm. Odd. Had no idea it was a GM trademark…

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## [Winter Proofing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-proofing/105097)

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**Author:** [@PatrickS7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickS7)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-proofing/105097 "2019-04-25T21:01:44Z")

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Hello! While I hope winter is a long time from now, it is sure to come back to Ohio. I would like to get your opinions what I can do to further protect my Camaro as this coming winter will be it's first (at least wit…

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## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - Clunker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081)

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**Author:** [@KellyMcGrath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyMcGrath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081 "2019-04-25T21:32:49Z")

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I have a 2014 Sonata that started a “clunking” noise when going over small bumps or uneven road surfaces. Told sway bars needed replaced and not covered by warranty… should this be something Hyundai should be considerin…

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## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-brake-problems/139249)

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**Author:** [@Dylan\_Thomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan_Thomas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-brake-problems/139249 "2019-04-25T21:13:19Z")

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Hey all so I’ve been having this recurring problem with my brakes where my abs light and check brake light turn on and off in between uses. For instance they’ll be off for a couple days and the brakes work fine and then …

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## [2006 Volvo XC70 - Keep or trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc70-keep-or-trade/139224)

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**Author:** [@thewritersway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thewritersway)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc70-keep-or-trade/139224 "2019-04-25T21:06:44Z")

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My 2006 Volvo XC70 with 170k miles needs brakes, struts, and ball joints, and I’m trying to decide whether to get the work done and give it to my son (24 years old) or say goodbye to it. Any thoughts?

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## [Gas Contamination question, Organic Chloride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-contamination-question-organic-chloride/139238)

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**Author:** [@Kau\_Moo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kau_Moo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-contamination-question-organic-chloride/139238 "2019-04-25T21:00:35Z")

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There has been news today, that several European refineries are cutting their Russian crude oil supply, because it contains high levels of organic chloride, that is corroding the refinery equipment. My problem is, I wil…

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## [1995 Subaru Impreza Sedan - Rough idle - what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-subaru-impreza-sedan-rough-idle-what-next/139229)

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**Author:** [@Corey08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corey08)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-subaru-impreza-sedan-rough-idle-what-next/139229 "2019-04-25T20:26:14Z")

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Rough idle and engine light is on. I went to the store it was running fine, I got back in and the engine light was on and it runs rough now. It has 102000 miles on it. I changed the coil plugs and wires already.

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## [Towing with a Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-tacoma-4-cylinder/93497)

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**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-tacoma-4-cylinder/93497 "2019-04-25T20:16:19Z")

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Hi, this is my first post but I like what I have been reading. Learned a bunch already. I would like to from an older car to a newer small truck. No off road stuff but some towing may be needed from time to time. Mu…

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## [2004 Mazda B2300 spraying oil after replacing head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-b2300-spraying-oil-after-replacing-head/138872)

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**Author:** [@DeniseColby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseColby)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-b2300-spraying-oil-after-replacing-head/138872 "2019-04-25T20:05:01Z")

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2004 b2300 with oil burning up to nothing, turning black after fresh oil and maybe 20 miles. Replaced head. No smoking, burning smells. Oil now visibly leaking, spraaying out from under the hood. Otherwise running the sa…

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## [Ford F250, 2006 Diesel, Oil Leak turns into $5,200 Repair!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-2006-diesel-oil-leak-turns-into-5-200-repair/68663)

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**Author:** [@MrsMniFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrsMniFrost)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-2006-diesel-oil-leak-turns-into-5-200-repair/68663 "2019-04-25T18:16:32Z")

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"Titanium Head bolts, EGR bypass, High pressure oil fitting off oil pump, back of engine." My husband has recently been doing LOTS of driving from Louisiana to Pennsylvania for his job working disaster claims. He deplo…

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## [2006 Toyota Camry LE with 118K, A/C not consistently cold....normally hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-le-with-118k-a-c-not-consistently-cold-normally-hot/139151)

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**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-le-with-118k-a-c-not-consistently-cold-normally-hot/139151 "2019-04-25T17:03:36Z")

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As it has been getting warmer here in NC, I have needed the A/C in my 2006 Camry LE with 118K miles. Most of the time when it blows it is not cold so I put a thermometer a few inches into the middle vents and closed all…

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## [Rough Idle/Acceleration Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-hesitation/139200)

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**Author:** [@paulypres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulypres)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-hesitation/139200 "2019-04-25T16:04:45Z")

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Car: 2009 Saturn Astra XE Issues from oldest to newest: Hesitation upon acceleration, “sputtering” spells. After a few seconds and removing/adding gas car accelerates normally without issue “Choking” sound on accelera…

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## [AC acting funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-acting-funny/139218)

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**Author:** [@Caddimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddimac)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-acting-funny/139218 "2019-04-25T15:31:08Z")

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I have a 2004 Caddilac deville dts. And resently my a.c. started blowing hot air out of the passenger side while blowing cool air out of the drivers side what can i do to fix thhis?

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## [1996 Mazda Miata overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194)

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**Author:** [@orenrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orenrose)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194 "2019-04-25T14:17:23Z")

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I have a 1996 mazda miata. It has started to overheat at stop-start traffic/idle.Start moving and it goes back to normal. I checked the coolant. It is full. Anyone have an idea?

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## [Automatic- start off in D2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694)

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**Author:** [@kenforst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenforst)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694 "2019-04-25T13:32:58Z")

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I am a good, safe, severely-financially-challenged driver who is also a dummy about cars. My '95 S-10's auto trans is probably going bad: very slow in first, but then behaves semi-normally without lead-footing it, within…

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