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## [Rattle/Clunking noise going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-clunking-noise-going-over-bumps/95310)

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**Author:** [@mcerk02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcerk02)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-clunking-noise-going-over-bumps/95310 "2019-04-02T21:50:02Z")

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Can anyone help me figure out what is causing this noise. When the rear of my truck goes over bumps it makes a rattle/clunking noise but I can't find where it is coming from. Here is a video of the noise. http://youtu.b…

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## [AT doesn't hold fluid for more than a week to 10 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-doesnt-hold-fluid-for-more-than-a-week-to-10-days/137146)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-doesnt-hold-fluid-for-more-than-a-week-to-10-days/137146 "2019-04-02T21:44:25Z")

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Acura Integra 90 Auto 115k miles There was fresh fluid about 10days ago - when I drove, it was fine - when the car got heated up, there was minor gear-slip prob 2nd to 3rd. Ten days later, there is no trace of oil on t…

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## [Electric signal from AT is weak that key from ignition is hard to remove at times?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539 "2019-04-02T21:43:09Z")

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1990 Acura Integra Car doesn’t know or takes time to know that the tranny is in Park and engine is off - until then it does not let the key to be removed despite the engine is turned off! What kind of fix - it was poor…

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## [Refinancing Your Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refinancing-your-car/137238)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refinancing-your-car/137238 "2019-04-02T21:08:04Z")

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How much can you save by refinancing your car? What? Are vehicles so expensive that people want to refinance them? Ads from a credit union just started showing up on my iPad. Are there that many 8-year loans out there…

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## [2008 Toyota Highlander camshaft bolts sheared off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-camshaft-bolts-sheared-off/137718)

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**Author:** [@Jamesmccrimmon\_150259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesmccrimmon_150259)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-camshaft-bolts-sheared-off/137718 "2019-04-02T21:02:57Z")

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Hi, I need help. I sent my Highlander in for the 200000km service (spark plugs etc) and 30 min after picking up the $900 job the “check engine” light came on. The vehicle was returned to the shop and we were told “to dri…

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## [Power Steering During the Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-during-the-rain/78547)

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**Author:** [@lanceroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanceroberts)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-during-the-rain/78547 "2019-04-02T20:57:24Z")

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I drive an 03 Honda Accord and every time I drive through a puddle and get a bit of splash in the undercarriage on the passenger side, my steering wheel locks up. This is a nightmare during the rain because I have to com…

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## [2006 Buick Lucerne - Northstar LD 8 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lucerne-northstar-ld-8-engine/137716)

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**Author:** [@JulieThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieThomas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lucerne-northstar-ld-8-engine/137716 "2019-04-02T20:54:36Z")

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What concern should I have about a Northstar LD 8 engine? Car has 100,000 miles. Never had any issues.

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## [Air Conditioning only works when driving forward?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-driving-forward/63027)

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**Author:** [@mdconnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdconnell)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-driving-forward/63027 "2019-04-02T19:59:12Z")

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Big Horn, 5.8L V8 Hemi my air conditioning only works when I'm driving forward, and does not work at all any more when I'm sitting still at an idle. this is a new problem. the A/C has worked …

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## [2011 Hyundai Elantra - Safety question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-safety-question/137188)

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**Author:** [@JoanBLund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanBLund)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-safety-question/137188 "2019-04-02T19:20:17Z")

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Is it safer (by that I mean collision-wise) to be in neutral rather than drive when stopped at light?

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## [Link on 1966 backup lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-on-1966-backup-lights/137803)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-on-1966-backup-lights/137803 "2019-04-02T17:23:11Z")

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When I attempted to open the link on 1966 backup light thread a warning pup up over rode the link and I dumped everything quickly but something must be wrong there.

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## [2004 Buick Rendezvous Gas Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-smell/136707)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_Smolinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Smolinski)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-smell/136707 "2019-04-02T17:12:12Z")

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I recently had my transmission rebuilt in my 2004 Buick Rendezvous and it drives good but ever since the repair I smell gas when the car is parked in the garage. I checked for leaks but see none and the smell was never t…

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## [2003 Chevy Impala Wiper Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-wiper-issues/137799)

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**Author:** [@jacobvp4\_150311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobvp4_150311)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-wiper-issues/137799 "2019-04-02T15:55:52Z")

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About a month and a half ago, I started having various issues with my windshield wipers. First, I thought the motor was dead, as the wipers didn’t work no matter what. After about two weeks of not working at all, the wip…

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## [1999 Honda Accord burnt oil smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-burnt-oil-smell/137744)

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**Author:** [@JoeCarleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeCarleo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-burnt-oil-smell/137744 "2019-04-02T15:34:25Z")

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My 1999 Accord has 180,000 miles and runs great, but when I pull into the garage after driving for 15 minutes or longer, there is a smell that I can only describe as a combination of burnt oil and rubber. Any ideas on w…

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## [2012 Subaru Outback - did oil make my gasket cover deteriorate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-did-oil-make-my-gasket-cover-deteriorate/137765)

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**Author:** [@LauriePoage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauriePoage)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-did-oil-make-my-gasket-cover-deteriorate/137765 "2019-04-02T15:27:40Z")

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Dear Car Talk: I own a 2012 Subaru Outback with 52,000 miles on it. Halfway through a 3 hour trip the check engine light came on as well as the brake light. After having the car towed 11/2 hours to my dealer, they told…

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## [Fiat 500 2015 - water in fuel tank when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-water-in-fuel-tank-when-it-rains/137800)

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**Author:** [@FinnangerFlorida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FinnangerFlorida)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-water-in-fuel-tank-when-it-rains/137800 "2019-04-02T15:02:25Z")

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Hi! So, my problem is that my tank always fills up with water when it rains. I have replaced the fuel tank cap, and that didnt solve the problem. This is the second time I have had water in my tank the last month, and i…

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## [2015 Lexus RX 350 - staticky speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-staticky-speakers/137759)

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**Author:** [@AileenDawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AileenDawson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-staticky-speakers/137759 "2019-04-02T14:28:29Z")

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When l play my audio, turn the volume up above 36 to the max. To the music started to sound distorted. It dont matter if l do any adjustments to the treble or bass neg or pos. It still sound like static. It more on the p…

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## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - driving range drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-driving-range-drop/137796)

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**Author:** [@ShannonMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonMartinez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-driving-range-drop/137796 "2019-04-02T14:13:03Z")

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When I purchased my vehicle, the driving range said 380. Now when I fill up my gas tank, the driving range is only 330.

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## [2007 Nissan Maxima - Jump start gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-jump-start-gone-wrong/137699)

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**Author:** [@JohnLambert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLambert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-jump-start-gone-wrong/137699 "2019-04-02T13:47:00Z")

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I was jumping a friends 1986 corvette when my car lost all power and the battery was dead. Acted like a computer malfunction. Lights would brighten as fast as they would dim. When my car got jumped was fine until I put …

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## [2011 Toyota Highlander - remote comes on by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-remote-comes-on-by-itself/137781)

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**Author:** [@BimBas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BimBas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-remote-comes-on-by-itself/137781 "2019-04-02T13:45:09Z")

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Hi My Toyota Highlander 2011 model remote comes on by itself about twice a day, when no one touches the remote.It beeps for about seven seconds and automatically starts the engine.The engine shuts down by itself within …

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## [2010 Nissan Sentra power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-power-loss/137793)

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**Author:** [@Harrison48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harrison48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-power-loss/137793 "2019-04-02T13:16:33Z")

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Okay…so I have two issues/questions: Firstly, my car has gone completely powerless and won’t start (for the third time in two months). I’ve taken it to a mechanic twice, and they have made “fixes,” but the issue remains…

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## [Car won't start until is cools off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338)

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**Author:** [@erikrocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikrocks)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338 "2019-04-02T13:16:01Z")

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Hi there. I have a 1995 Subaru Impreza that I have been nursing along for the past 14 years. Recently, if I drive for a decent length of time (~10 miles), tutn the car off to go into a store, and then try to start it u…

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## [2008 Hyundai Veracruz headlights dimming in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-headlights-dimming-in-and-out/137753)

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**Author:** [@FranciaBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranciaBaker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-headlights-dimming-in-and-out/137753 "2019-04-01T20:34:48Z")

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my headlights are dimming in and out,

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## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix rapid turn signal blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-rapid-turn-signal-blink/137785)

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**Author:** [@Caelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caelin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-rapid-turn-signal-blink/137785 "2019-04-02T12:20:34Z")

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My turn signal blinks rapidly. The front right doesn’t work but a new bulb hasn’t fixed the issue. The light in the instrument cluster and right taillight still blink rapidly.

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## [Online installation guides for replacing cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-installation-guides-for-replacing-cabin-air-filters/137726)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-installation-guides-for-replacing-cabin-air-filters/137726 "2019-04-02T12:17:50Z")

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I think that there are likely some people who could benefit from this, courtesy of Fram: https://www.framfreshbreeze.com/installation-guides :+1:

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## [2005 Volkswagen Touareg - Sloshing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-touareg-sloshing/125625)

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**Author:** [@Jacqueline1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacqueline1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-touareg-sloshing/125625 "2019-04-02T12:12:36Z")

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How do I release/drain the water from the sills? After a heavy rainfall recently, I can hear water sloshing back and forth when I press the brakes or accelerate in the back of my Touareg. It sounds like it could be com…

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## [Forget Self-Driving Cars. Bring Back the Stick Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forget-self-driving-cars-bring-back-the-stick-shift/137086)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forget-self-driving-cars-bring-back-the-stick-shift/137086 "2019-04-02T03:19:49Z")

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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/opinion/sunday/stick-shift-cars.html A psychiatrist argues for manual transmissions so we’ll pay more attention when driving.

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## [1981 Mazda RX-7 - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-mazda-rx-7-high-idle/137645)

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**Author:** [@RobertLeeMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLeeMiller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-mazda-rx-7-high-idle/137645 "2019-04-02T02:43:23Z")

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Won’t idle below 1700 /RPM

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## [1998 Chevrolet S-10 - Can't reset codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-cant-reset-codes/137640)

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**Author:** [@mikegrassia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikegrassia)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-cant-reset-codes/137640 "2019-04-02T02:41:32Z")

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Can’t reset check engine light with ob2 or disconnect battery What would do that

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## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - How reliable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/137614)

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**Author:** [@SanJuanHarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJuanHarrison)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/137614 "2019-04-02T02:18:15Z")

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I just bought a 2015 Hyundai sonata Sport with 44,001 miles. I have just a simple question, how reliable are Hyundai’s? What should I be looking out for?

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## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox fans won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-fans-won-t-work/137756)

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**Author:** [@ROBERT27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERT27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-fans-won-t-work/137756 "2019-04-02T01:45:28Z")

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My fans will not turn on when the cor gets hot and sometimes works when i have the ac on i checks all fuses and checked the fan everything works must me a electrical issue any news on a recall??

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