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Whether it is tucked away in your trunk, hanging on the back, or hidden somewhere under your vehicle, your spare tire is often one of the most forgotten items in your car. Even though you hope that you never need...
The maximum startup volume is a feature that limits how loud your sound system can play when you first turn it on. This keeps you from hurting your ears if you accidentally leave the volume on too loudly. The maximum...
If your vehicle has HID headlights, they will also have a part that is connected to the bulb called a ballast. The ballast controls the temperature at which the HID bulb burns. If the ballast is malfunctioning, this can cause...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Pontiac GTO. Worn idler pulleys (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) or accessory components along the belt drive system may make noise as a sign the bearings are failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement). As far as the brands, stick...
Hi, thanks for writing in. You may have a clogged bleeder. You may try taking the bleeder completely out and then see if fluid is flowing. If there is still no fluid coming out, you may have a pinched brake...
You may have to have the whole steering column replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/steering-column-replacement) including the steering wheel. The reason you will need to do this is your steering may be off quite a bit and it is probably not safe for you...
A seized blower motor can be the cause. If the motor is seized and is drawing too much current, it can damage or burn the resistor as well as other electrical components in the heating/air conditioning system. Have a certified...
Hi there. The wobble in the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer may have been there prior to removal and wasn't noticed. There is no keyway, so missing the keyway is ruled out as a possibility. The harmonic balancer may have been bent...
Hi there. When you start an engine and it rattles and vibrates as you've indicated after completing major service or replacement, it's typically caused by a vacuum leak. This can happen if a vacuum line was removed (either accidentally or...
The The Jaguar name alone represents luxury, performance and prestige in the world of high-end vehicles. The XF was completely retooled in 2009, a sign of the premium carmaker’s efforts to draw in younger consumers and attract a whole new...
The The ignition system of a car is responsible for kicking off the combustion process. Without the ignition coil on your car giving off the necessary spark, the air and fuel mixture in your engine will not be able to...