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Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2008 BMW 750i. If the transmission light is on, there's a 98% guarantee that the transmission has developed a flaw. I suggest that you attempt to have the trouble code retrieved by a...
You should have your fuel vapor control system for leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-is-leaking-from-gas-tank-inspection) by a mechanic that can fill the system with smoke from a smoke machine that helps to locate the leak in the system. The purge control valve is the...
Hello. What you are describing is somewhat unusual, particularly if you are referring to a joint that is "protected" (i.e., under the dash). The entire column and linkages should be examined to see if there is something amiss causing a...
First, I would road test the vehicle to verify there is a problem. Then I would check the parking brake is adjusted up tight. A loose adjusted parking brake means the rear brakes are out of adjustment. The parking brake...
Hello. You will need to check the computer by scanning it to see if codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) for no start are stored in memory. Have the fuel pressure tested and ignition system tested for proper fuel to the injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) and...
Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle may possibly have a refrigerant leak in the AC system. I would carefully inspect the area where the fluid is coming from to see if you can figure out...
Hello. The variable valve timing and the camshaft position sensor are two separate sensors. The camshaft position sensor is more towards the front of the engine and is a lot easier to replace. The variable valve timing sensor is a...
When the engine is not starting you will need to check and see if you hear the fuel pump run when you turn on the key on and off? If you do not hear the pump then you most likely...
Hi There, If the color of the transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) is brown or similar to the color of engine oil, it is quite likely that it is burnt and due for a change. A transmission fluid flush is a much...
With With the phasing out of the long-lived and beloved police cruiser in the form of the Ford Crown Victoria, 2012 brought a new car into town via the Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). This new incarnation of an old...
The The Lincoln Navigator was the flagship luxury SUV which laid the roadmap for its followers such as the Cadillac Escalade and the Lexus LX. Lincoln truly adhered to a philosophy of “go big or go home” on this 8-passenger...
Although Although a lot changed about the Buick Regal in 2012, the addition of a hybrid model was definitely the biggest head turner. Whether you want to do your part for the environment or simply save at the pump, this...