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Old 12-03-2007, 02:00 AM
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my apologies.. thats what i meant, the electronic drive unit.. i am not sure for proper name... but it's blown twice.
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Originally Posted by mkaresh
I think the clutch in my father's 2005 squeaks. It can be annoying. He should probably have this checked out.

Squeaky clutch doesnt sound good! is it the clutch pedal or the clutch plate?

Problems I've had with mine so far:


condensation in both rear tail lights
radiator temp sensor
hard start
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To me it sounds like the mechanism inside the car is squeaking. No risk of total failure, just a nuisance. At least that's my impression.
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Originally Posted by bsteimel
I bought a used 2004 with 22k miles and have owned the car for little over a year I have had

Repair:
transmission rebuild
both tail lights had water
engine mounts
new starter (hard start)
new battery (hard start)
new spark plugs ( hard start)
parking brake lever
Oil dipstick (milky substance)
AC **** replace

cost = 0

Maintenance:
clutch replaced (35k miles annoyingly early)
front brake pads replaced
8 oil and filter changes
Air filter replace and 1 refresh
cooling system flush
2 wiper blade replaces
normal tire maintenance

cost: about $1000

also new tires: $800

over $4000 dollars in fuel

Repairs Before I bought the car:
AC enhanced
all recalls

The grin one receives as the tach hits 9000 RPMS priceless
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Interesting list....what was wrong with the trannie?
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There's a simple fix for squeaky clutch…

Originally Posted by mkaresh
To me it sounds like the mechanism inside the car is squeaking. No risk of total failure, just a nuisance. At least that's my impression.
Anyone with a squeaky clutch, just take it to the dealer and have 'em install the revised "clutch cut switch", like it says in the TSB: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...11-06-1724.pdf
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