Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 3, 2015 - Hour 1 - The Yukon That Only Failed on the Bumps
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Ron Ananian discusses electrical issues in a 2003 GMC Yukon and answers listener questions about various vehicle problems.
Ron starts the hour talking about working on a 2003 GMC Yukon that had electrical problems when hitting bumps : takes a call on a 2011 RAV4 and a question on coolant replacement : takes a call on a 2008 Toyota FJ with a shimmy at 35-45 MPH : answers...
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