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The fuel pump stands out as the most common failure but the fuel pump relay may also be the problem. Some of the other possible causes may be the crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor. These sensors can cause very similar...
The normal operating range for most engines is between 195 degrees and 220 degrees Fahrenheit. If your engine is getting hotter than this, it's running too hot. Do not continue to drive it until it is properly repaired. Overheating can...
Hello. It may be that the technician possibly was referring to a canister purge valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/canister-purge-solenoid-replacement) or solenoid. If this was the case, then yes, it's important to fix this for multiple reasons. First, the canister purge valve is responsible...
Hi there. From the description you have given, there are multiple concern that require diagnoses. Most importantly are why the engine has misfires and cooling fans inoperative. The misfiring cylinders (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection) and exhaust smoke could be caused by a head...
Vibration at that speed is often related to the tires. It could be that one or more of the tires are out-of-balance, or that they have worn unevenly and now have a bad pattern worn into them. Vibration can also...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You may want to perform a tune-up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tune-up) and change all of the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) and wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement) first. Then check for vacuum leaks on the engine with a vacuum gauge. If...
Hi there: It's possible that either your transmission linkage is damaged, or you have an internal problem with your transmission or clutch that is not allowing you to shift the Saturn into forward gears. It's best to have a mobile...
If your transfer case can switch from 2 HI, 4 Hi, and 4 LOW, then there is nothing wrong with the transfer case. There seems to be an issue with the front locking solenoid and it may be stuck in...
Depending on how severe the idle drop is when putting the vehicle in gear, this may or may not be an issue of concern. Some slight drop in RPM is normal, but too much (i.e. more than ~250 RPM or...
If If you’re like many people, you know that when you turn the key in your ignition, the engine cranks and you’re able to drive your car. However, you might not know how that ignition system works. For that matter,...
Ignition Ignition coils operate in a very similar fashion to a transformer; with a 12-volt power source that produces output current simultaneously to an input current that’s being applied. By creating an efficient magnetic field, the force of the electricity...