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With these combination of symptoms, it sounds like your car has a drive belt problem. When it is cold outside, there is more load on the belt on initial startup. In other words, the pulleys are harder to turn. When...

Most modern vehicles now have small moving parts inside the ignition switch of the vehicle. If any of these small moving parts become misaligned, this could cause the ignition switch to lock up. When this issue occurs, the most common...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2002 Hyundai Elantra. There are several possibilities here that require further research. First off, it sounds like your transmission is in "limp" mode, which causes it to start off in 2nd gear...

The a/c door actuators do not need programming. I think what happened is the door was in the incorrect position when you put in the actuator. What you need to do is remove the actuator and leave the actuator electrical...

Hi there. If this occurred right after an accident, then it may have damaged the wheel speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement). If you have the spare tire on the vehicle then this can occur also. Usually when this problem starts happening it...

It is very difficult to definitively say what the issue is. Have you had the vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau)? If not, you should start there. Due to your vehicle being pre-1996, the method of receiving codes will...

Hi there. This P2238 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2238-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-positive-current-control-circuit-low-bank-1-sensor-1-by-jay-safford) is set when the engine computer detects a short circuit on the heater for the 02 or AF sensor.The short is generally in the sensor itself and replacement corrects the condition. However, there could...

Hi. Several components could cause this problem - old, failing plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), old plugs with wide gaps (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), worn or corroded distributor cap or rotor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/distributor-rotor-and-cap-replacement) contacts, failing distributor pickup coil issues, or failing ignition coil packs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement). Diagnosis...

One of the more common causes of a false "door ajar" warning light is stuck contacts in the electrical switch in the door pillar. The switch can be tested. Sometimes the switch can be cleaned or serviced but that can...