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Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty blend door actuator. Inside your vehicle's vent system, there are small doors that open and close to change the flow of air running through the system. These doors are operated...

Hi there. If the blend door actuator was not damaged, the only other item I could think of would be an electrical fault such as a damaged relay or fuse to the system. It's also possible that the switch itself...

There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), air induction system problems such as a faulty idle air control valve, worn spark plugs, inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel...

Hi Daniel. Thanks for submitting your question tonight. The ETC light is an indication of a fault with the Electronic Throttle Control. This system is responsible for relaying your physical input when applying pressure to the throttle pedal and sending...

This is an interference engine, so if the timing belt breaks the valves can hit the top of the pistons. The timing belt in this application should be changed every 75,000 miles or so, so if it has never been...

Hi Joseph. Thanks for contacting us today. If the acceleration issues started after replacing the sensor, then it's likely that a reprogram of the throttle body and electronic throttle control did not occur. If these issues happened prior to the...

It sounds like you may have some internal failure of major components that may be causing the knock. This could range from anything from rocker arms, to rod or main bearings. A "spark knock" is the result of combustion occurring...

This can be quickly resolved if you request a no start diagnostic. Among the possibilities are malfunctioning throttle and air intake components, such as the idle air control valve, throttle position sensor. mass air flow sensor and so forth. There...

The noise you were hearing may have been the serpentine belt breaking. Once the belt broke completely both the water pump and alternator stopped turning, thus accounting for both the overheating and the charging light coming on. It's possible you...

Hi there. In most cases when this occurs, it'd due to a restriction of fuel pressure either caused by clogged fuel injectors, a throttle body that is worn out or dirty or mass air flow sensor that is causing problems...

Hi there. It is quite possible that your Dodge is stuck in limp mode, which will occur when the ECU detects a fault within the transmission or drive system. The best way to determine what is causing your issue is...

The keys are not user (vehicle owner) programmable. However, some pro locksmiths have the equipment to program these keys and their prices will be lower than if you go to a dealer. In addition, if you already have a functioning...

Hi John. Replacing the spark plugs and coil packs on a 2010 Dodge Nitro V6 is a fairly easy service. However, I wouldn't automatically assume that the root source of your problem are the plugs or plug wires. In many...

Hi there - based on the Owners Manual (Pg. 351-353), the 3.7 L engine requires 87 octane, and the 4.0 L engine requires 89 octane. The manual also cautions against using higher octane fuel than required, as this provides no...

This kind of problem sounds like a loose or bad electrical connection to the dash cluster and radio. I would recommend starting and running the engine and go to wire harnesses you can get to under dash and engine compartment...

YourMechanic offers many automotive services in a mobile setting. If the service is listed on the website, it is very likely a service that is performed. Depending on which service you are referring to, if it is listed on the...

You may have a couple different problems. I will start with the jack was not put in the correct lift area and jack will not lift vehicle high enough. Second is the jack is incorrect jack for vehicle or tires...

You can choose to have your transmission rebuilt, in which case the rebuilder will replace the parts that are broken as well as the parts that usually wear out like clutches and bands. But you have to shop carefully, because...

Hi YJ. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It really depends on what is causing the shifter to not shift into park. Many shifters slide on a channel and items such as coins, and food can fall into it. This can...

Your vehicle uses the W5A580 transmission and the Service Manual shows multiple speed sensors on that transmission. The two input speed sensors are fixed to the shell of the control unit via contact blades. The sensors are pressed against the...