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Recent content by Big Dummy

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    Clunking sounds while braking

    Could be the collision avoidance system, try turning it off and see if the noise goes away. Just press the button on the right hand side just below your sync screen… looks like an Orange road cone on the button. I know when I am backing into or pulling into my garage my 2020 makes some noise but...
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    window switch chrome peeling

    Replaced my switch chrome caps with these and no issues since. Easy 5 minute swap out, if interested picture attached with part number.
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    I've got a Check Engine Light

    All that said assuming that was the only issue.
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    I've got a Check Engine Light

    I’m not sure about that, drive it for a few miles and should clear. If you have a tuning device, HP Tuner or Ngauge ect you can clear diagnostic codes or just have advance auto clear it.
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    I've got a Check Engine Light

    Have you used a scanner to reset the code or erase it? Also, it can take a few drive cycles to clear it if you do not use a scan tool to clear
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    After putting in gas car hesitates to start

    Should be fine just replacing the valve and not resetting the ecu, if you have a check engine light now, after replacing the valve it should turn off after a few drive cycles. I just used my tuner to reset and clear the code when I replaced mine
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    After putting in gas car hesitates to start

    Sounds like the evap purge valve. Easy to replace if that’s what it is.
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    Oil/Trans/Diff Smell?

    Yeah, Cdubya is probably right… if it is a diff fluid smell or odor it definitely could be what I mentioned but the best thing is what you said … Get it in the air and look. One easy thing to check is the fabric cover that you remove to get the oil drain plug off, that was the first thing I...
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    Oil/Trans/Diff Smell?

    Could be the Hub Actuator leaking, it does not have a lot of fluid as to puddle on the ground. Look under the passenger side front axle where it connects to the front differential. My 2020 had the actuator fail and the front differential failed. Both replaced and no issues, the new actuator has...
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    Trail rash

    Sounds like you need a DA polisher and some light cut polish unless the scratches are down into the base coat but that doesn’t seem to be the case per your post. You can also have a Detailer take care of it for a reasonable price if you don’t feel comfortable polishing but, it’s really easy to...
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    Front end screeching/grinding noise - WTH is this?

    Sounds similar to what I was experiencing, for my ST it was the Hub Actuator for the front drivers side intermediate shaft. Crap design, they replaced last week with the new design and no more noises or issues. Before this failed the front differential had a bearing crap out, it did display a...
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    Wheel brush recommendations?

    ABN Wheel Woolies. They are alittle pricey but definitely the best I have ever used to clean the barrels. They are sold on Amazon in a 3 piece set, I only use the large one for the barrels and the medium and small to clean the front grille. Not implying they are the best, just they have been the...
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    Front Differential

    Hey guys, Happy New Year… I wanted to ask if anyone has had to have the front differential replaced due to bearing or gear failure? I have not seen anyone mention this before that I can find or remember, also that I don’t think it is a common issue. My ride started making a knocking/weird sound...
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    Vibration/knocking noise under passenger seat

    Looks like you got it, I hope that’s all it was. These vehicles do have some “Normal” strange noises and when you encounter a noise that’s not normal, it’s a good feeling when it turns out to be an easy fix. Good find man!


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