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There are four common causes of why an engine won't crank over including, not enough amps in the battery to engage the starter, a broken starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), a wiring issue, or a ground wire that was not properly reconnected. It's...

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. This jerking can occur for a number of reasons. I would first start by checking to see if the check engine light is coming on. If it is then I would scan the computer for codes. Any codes...

Hello. There is simply no way of knowing without being able to perform some tests (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-getting-enough-power-inspection), and ask some further questions. When this happens, do any warning lights come on? Even if they don't, have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic...

It is common practice to replace both head light bulbs at the same time. The bulbs may have loose or burned connectors that should be inspected and replaced if bad. They would cause the bulb to fail quickly. Once the...

A loose or leaking gas cap will almost never be the cause of a poorly running engine. It will set the check engine light on and set an Evaporative System fault, but will not make the engine jerk or misfire....

Hello. There are actually only two cam position sensors on your vehicle. They are however two crank position sensors on your vehicle which people often get mixed up for cam position sensors which has helped start a rumor that Subaru...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With a new starter, battery, and alternator (assuming you have not drained the battery attempting to start it), the starter should attempt to crank over the engine. If the starter does not make any...

I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...