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This vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled transmission. When the vehicle will not shift into high gear it is in a safe mode to prevent damage until the issue is resolved. A qualified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will...
Are you losing coolant? If so, the white smoke (steam really) is coolant being lost out of the exhaust. If the car only does this when first started in the AM, it may simply be condensation being burned off, which...
Hello - wow, an older classic! Your 300TE utilizes Bosch Continuous Injection System (CIS) which varies fuel pressure more dynamically than more contemporary injection systems. I would suspect fuel pressure is the problem, both for the inability of the engine...
Hello. In order to remove the shifter you will have to remove the vehicle's shift knob and disassemble the vehicle's interior. From the symptoms you describe, however, it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing a different issue, perhaps...
Hi there. The rear crankshaft seal is placed along with the transmission; therefore, the process of replacing it requires the removal of transmission, as well as the clutch and flywheel assembly. This is a very involved job that should be...
Hi there - the P0332 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0330-obd-ii-trouble-code-knock-sensor-2-circuit-malfunction-bank-2-by-spencer-clayton) problem code indicates a "low signal", which can mean a bad knock sensor, but it can also mean "no signal", as in, a wiring problem. Check the connections to the sensor for good connectivity,...
The labor time to replace the compressor is about 3 hours. Although a mechanic could be dispatched to attempt to size a belt that will bypass the compressor, you are probably better off just replacing the compressor and be done...
Hi there. If the vehicle does not have a thermostat, it needs to have one installed. The cooling system, including the water pump and radiator is virtually useless unless the thermostat opens the radiator to allow coolant to flow through...
What you are describing is a sign of warped brake rotors. When you press on your brake pedal, this activates a hydraulic pressure which forces small pistons inside your brake calipers (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) to push the brake pads against the brake...
For For people that suffer from motion sickness, even on the shortest car trip, riding in a vehicle can prove to be unbearable. What’s great is that there are a number of cars on the market that can help to...
A A faulty mass airflow meter can cause myriad problems, such as rough acceleration and idling, stalling and hesitation. It may be difficult to diagnose since the failure of a number of parts may mirror these symptoms. The same symptoms...
Alaska Alaska requires a different kind of vehicle to handle both the terrain and the wintery conditions. While some of the most popular options for the Alaskan terrain in previous years included options such as the Subaru Forester and the...