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Hi there! Spark plugs usually stop working due to old age. Spark plugs conduct electricity through the electrode of the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. An electrode will become shorter after each ignition just as a candle wick would....
Hi there, and thanks for writing in. It's hard to give a specific answer without having any information regarding your exact make and model, but this problem in general sounds like something that should be diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) by a qualified...
Hello. A no crank condition can be caused by a few things. A few common causes are a bad ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement), starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement), or starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). It may be possible that the ignition switch is worn out and...
Hi There, This can happen for a few different reasons such as a faulty or dirty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), a faulty fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement) or in some cases a bad ignition coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement). I would suggest having...
If the engine cranks at adequate RPM, be sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel is not old. Download any OBD-II trouble codes that have been stored and examine those codes for diagnostic clues....
I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...
The fee charged, $400, does suggests a "significant" repair which obviously you hoped would cover everything and would result in the light staying off. To answer your question as to the appropriateness of "new" diagnostic or repair charges, I would...
Hi Javier. Thanks for the question today. In cases like this, you want to replace what you currently have active, as it's possible that the previous owner has removed the OEM transmission cooler, which may be the reason for the...
The Shop Manual does not refer to any need to remove the tank, therefore there should be an access panel under the seat. Obviously, if no access panel is visible beneath the seat, in that event the tank will have...
If If you are an athletic coach, you need a used vehicle with tons of room to transport gear. Once in awhile, you may have to take a player or two along with you as well. What this means is...
For For most car owners, getting in and cranking their vehicle up is not something that they think about. In order for a car to crank properly, a number of different components will have to work together. Among the most...