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Stating hybrid because this model uses LED brake lights built into the housing like the Prius did versus the v6 that used an incandescent bulb. I've gotten into arguments about this with people who insistent all Camrys of this vintage are the same.

Found out the right side brake lights are out, but the thing lights up as taillights when you engage the stalk in the right modes. Pressing the brake pedal down it looks like one flickers ever so slightly so I'm guessing they're dual element LEDs and a driver has failed? Bad solder joint? Invidual bad LED? Can I crack this open and solder something or do I have to drop the $200 to buy a new one? Almost 300k miles on this baby I definitely got my

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This started yesterday out of the blue. I went somewhere, put it in park, hit the start button...And the engine and main kit went off but my radio/satnav (premium audio package if it matters) stayed on. So did the cigarette lighter outlets (what exactly are those called these days?). No codes are present or any warning lights. It thinks it's fine.

The biggest issue is that the car thinks it's still running and if I try to lock it it gives the beeps telling me it won't lock the FOB in the car. It'll lock if I'm inside with the FOB, but right now my car is functionally unable to be locked. I'm in a shared apartment complex so this is risky.

Anyone have any ideas before I take it in? I pulled

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Bring your own strap on or we can use mine. Have a reasonably impressive dildo you'll probably like.

I'm clean, STD free. We can find a quiet area wherever or, if you've been isolated for 50+ days like myself, your place or mine I suppose. I've tested negative but I haven't been in close quarters with anyone infected in a long time. Or even friends, or family.

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Difficulty: not my car, owner not with me, and zero documentation in hand

I just walked into a major manufacturer's dealership and got their complete records printed out for a specific vehicle with nothing more than the phone number on the account the car is attached to. I didn't think anything about how creepy that was until I brought the records home to show my girlfriend for a warranty claim.

Initially I was asked for a VIN, but I didn't have that. I feel like someone should have the registration and ID with a matching name if not name+address. Beyond buying a vehicle or owning it I see zero reason to let anyone have such casual access to this. Should I call the dealership and speak to

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