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While the primary purpose of the MyKey system is to put restrictions on specific drivers for their own safety, it can also provide you with information about what has been done while the system was active. This allows you to...
Your car is equipped with some pretty advanced technology all around, including in the engine. The i-VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system is an intelligent engine performance system that’s designed to help reduce the chance of damage...
Hello. It is more likely that the “ticking-like” sound that you hear coming from the passenger side of the car is actually coming from the engine compartment. If the “ticking-like” sound is coming from the engine compartment, this could be...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 BMW 740iL. It sounds like you have more than one problem here, and the scraping noise can be something dragging or rubbing and can only be checked and diagnosed in person....
Did you clean the carbon out of the rest the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clean-throttle-body)? I know these engines well. I suggest taking the throttle body off, removing the IAC (idle air control valve), TPS (throttle position sensor), and all other sensors....
This can come from a variety of places other than the alternator such as the transmission. Your car should be equipped with what is called a CVT (constant variable speed transmission) which is notorious for making this kind of a...
You do not need to worry about water getting into the clutch area. You can add silicone around the sensor if you want to add it to the gap between the rubber and the sensor, but there is no need....
The lower ball joints on this vehicle can be replaced individually. The upper ball joint is usually included with the control arm but, depending on your VIN, the upper joint is available separately as well. You should examine the bushings...
Hello, thank you for writing in. It is possible for a new fuel pump to fail, and it was a re-manufactured then there is an even greater chance it could have failed. If there was an issue and the fuel...