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The theft deterrent system on your vehicle has a module that needs to see a key that belongs to the vehicle to turn on the ignition so your vehicle can start. While looking at the theft light on the dash...
I'm going to commit the unpardonable sin and "assume" that the three types of ignition systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-car-ignition-system-works) being referred to are the points, coil pack, and coil-on-plug. There are actually four types of vehicle ignition systems. Points-type ignition systems that...
Hello. Black smoke from the exhaust is the first sign of a rich condition. This means too much fuel is entering the engine. This can be caused by a number of reasons from a leaking fuel injector to a failing...
Fuel leaks are never good. A leak in the right place has the potential to ignite quickly. Gasoline is especially dangerous in its vapor state because this is when it is most explosive. The fuel pump does have an o-ring...
AC is a complicated system. Many things are involved in turning the compressor on. Your problem could stem from low refrigerant, an electrical issue, or a mechanical problem with the clutch or compressor. I recommend having a certified technician, such...
Hello - You likely have a shorted coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) or ignition module. One of the ignition components is pulling too much current blowing the fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement). Check the coils and ignition module for shorts or other conditions drawing too much...
Hi there. The noise seems to be a lifter tap. Either a lifter is stuck or there is no oil to the lifter causing the rocker arm to tap and creating the noise you are hearing. Try putting one quart...
With the information that you have provided, I would surmise that you are describing the signs of an engine misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection). Pulling the diagnostic codes with a code reader will probably show codes that relate to a misfire, and could...
If the relay is not being powered, trace the circuit backward to the power source using the factory wiring diagram. You will find the interruption, or the faulty control module, if applicable, using that strategy. A similar procedure has to...
Hyundai Hyundai has become a force to be reckoned with in the automobile industry, as they have been improving many different elements of their vehicles – under the hood and with the exterior styling. The 2012 Hyundai Accent is proof...
The The idler pulley system drives a car’s alternator and is part of a belt and pulley system that also covers power steering, the air compressor, and other devices. The pulley is essential; with all of the important equipment that...
There There are a variety of components that make up the cooling system of a car. Most people fail to realize just how much heat their engine produces. Having the components of a car’s cooling system running at peak condition...