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Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Porsche 944. A severely worn clutch will cause slippage and the vehicle will not move. Another common concern is the linkage between the shifter and transmission assembly. The cable and the...

Code PO302 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0302-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-2-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) refers to a misfire. P1153 refers to the O2 sensor not switching often enough. This sensor monitors how often a lean to rich condition or rich to lean condition is present. When there is inconsistency in this,...

Hello there, a whining noise is a common problem with your 2004 Honda Accord. There are many potential causes for this noise but the most likely are a belt idler, tensioner, alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement), timing...

Hello there. Blinking lights are caused by several different faults with your 2005 Volvo S60. The most common causes would be the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), poor electrical connection, wiring harness faults, or a loose electrical connection. A qualified technician,...

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is your car's traction control system. The traction control system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This is done by the use of electronic...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The Reduced Power Warning Light will illuminate for several reasons. If the engine's computer detects an issue that can be detrimental to the engine, it will automatically reduce the power to make sure no...

When the heater starts to blow cold, it could be that the coolant level is low, or it could be that the coolant is boiling and the heater core is full of steam. If there is a leak in the...

The alternator cable on this vehicle and engine is specialized. It has a built in fuse link that is designed to prevent shorts if the system is shorted out. You could replace the cable with a larger cable but would...

Hi Tony. Thanks for contacting us tonight. A thermostat housing and water pump are not always the root sources of overheating issues. In fact, quite often, even if they are damaged, additional cooling system problems can occur, such as obstruction...