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The ticking noise is more than likely a lifter tick. Sometimes you can perform an engine flush to get some of the ticking out but the only sure way is to replace the lifter. The rough idle is usually caused...

A thrown belt is generally caused by either a seized peripheral - such as an alternator - AC compressor, or possibly a faulty tensioner or idler pulley. It is often suggested that if a belt has been thrown, that the...

Improperly balanced tires usually start to vibrate above 50 miles per hour. This may be fixed simply by having the tires balanced. Have an experienced technician, such as one from YourMechanic, also check the condition of the tires and integrity...

Try and drive it for a couple weeks after inspecting to make sure everything was installed correctly. The noise may change after the pads are seated into the rotors. When a pad and rotor are new, they will not match...

Hey there. The power steering pump is a possibility. Also the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) and/or tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) can be bad. Prior to starting it, spray the belt with water or very lightly with something like WD-40. If it doesn't squeal,...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Code P2101 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2101-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-circuit-range-performance-by-jay-safford) is titled Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Performance. Instead of using a traditional throttle cable, your vehicle uses an electronic throttle control. In this system, the throttle control module receives input from...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like your battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) has crashed. When the system voltage drops below a certain point, the electronics go haywire. The alternator is supposed to maintain the battery voltage at around 14 volts, and...

Is the check engine light on for a problem with the evap system vent valve? The fuel tank may have been overfilled. The evap canister has charcoal inside and if the fuel was overfilled it may be coming out of...

If the power liftgate is a Kia supplied, dealer installed option then it will function using the Key fob. All of the details of such operation are set forth in the vehicle's Owner's Manual. The Power Liftgate will open if...