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There are a number of things that may cause this such as a faulty or dirty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), a potentially a bad idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement), or dirty fuel injectors. The mass air flow sensor is...
Hi there. The code P0015 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0015-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-b-timing-over-retarded-bank-1-by-jay-safford) is stored for the camshaft position sensor has recorded that the timing is excessive retard. The sensor could have failed due to oil deposits leaking onto the sensor, the variable valve timing sensor has...
Hello, thank you for writing in. An alternator replacement typically takes around an hour. This is dependent of course on the condition of the old unit and how difficult it is to remove. The tools needed are fairly basic. The...
If you have what seems like a dead battery and when you try and jump start the vehicle and it still will not crank good enough to start the motor then you will need to have a voltage drop test...
For the idle condition, check the (IAC) Idle Air Control Valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) and see if its plugged up. You can take it off and clean it and then put it back on. If the idle continues to be irreratic, then...
Hello. I would need to scan the computer for codes to see why the light is coming on. After a head gasket replacement it may just be that something was left loose or not properly connected. If you want to...
If the blower motor has stopped turning, the motor itself could be faulty (they do occasionally fail) but there is also the possibility of a faulty blower motor resistor block or a fault in the wiring to the blower or...
You should have the codes scanned from the computer systems forst to see if you have a transmission or engine problem. Te problem sounds like you may have a transmission torque converter problem or shift solenoid issue.
If the vehicle stalls when you release the key, there could be a problem with the ignition switch (the electrical segment of the key/switch assembly). The reason the car doesn't cut out when you use the remote to start it...
Types Types of Window Tint Some vehicle manufacturers have windows that come with a factory tint on the vehicle's windows, though that is generally only done on the rear windows. This “factory tint” is done by dying the glass. There...
Vertically Vertically challenged? Hate getting behind the wheel and having to crane your neck to see? There’s nothing wrong with you, but there is something wrong with your car. It might be time to trade it in and take advantage...