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  1. auttycat

    O2 sensors in 2005

    Getting a P0420 code so I'd like to check my sensor. I can't find if there are two of them or just one on a 2005 and if it's inline or under the hood. Does anyone know?
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    Smells like gas when first turned on

    Been noticing this lately (keep in mind this is Canadian winter). When I first turn the car on, it smells like unburned gas when sitting in the driver's seat. The smell goes away almost as soon as you start to drive but it's quite apparent when first turned on. ANy ideas?
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    Lights behind temperature control doesn't work

    The lights behind the temp control, specifically the knob that adjusts where the fan is blowing (defrost, head, feet, whatever). It's lit up everywhere else but you can tell whatever bulb lights that up lights up half of the Off, Low, High knob too because it's only partially lit. I guess what...
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    Engine running loud with occasional vibrations (video/audio included)

    My 05 automatic Corolla engine was always usually pretty quiet but recently it's been a lot louder, not quite like a racecar but something like that. Definitely coming from under the hood too. Last thing I've done to it was spark plugs and brakes but that was weeks/month before it happened. When...
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    Trunk lock broken

    My 05' trunk key lock is broken(won't turn at all), don't know if it's because my key is too damaged(still works in the ignition) or if it's broken. In any case, I got it working again but I would really like to get a replacement. Is there any way I can get a replacement from somewhere without...
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    Stripped spark plug bolt holes

    Changed my plugs today and now the two inside bolts won't go back into their holes. The top of the holes are stripped but a longer bolt would hold. Any idea where to get longer 10 mm bolts that will fit the hole? I assume not any kind will do because it may be fine-threaded or something like...
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    Grinding noise on startup

    It's an 05 automatic with 165,000km/100,000 miles. When I start it up for the first time that day, and its especially prevalent when its cold, I get a grinding noise. Its especially bad when i accelerate but it will stop after about 5 or 10 minutes. I thought it was the transmission at first but...
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