lt2mc, the loud fan noise was the indicator for me. Lasted for about a week then the day I was on the way to my Indy to have him check it out, the pump gave out about a mile from his shop.

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3rd Row Seating/20% Tint/Style 215 wrapped with Toyo Proxes ST II/ LUX v4

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