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It sounds like your Tacoma may have a low battery, a failing battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a bad starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). If the engine will only crank partially over then there is either not enough power getting to the starter or...
This is a common problem when the shift lock solenoid either isn't getting a signal or has failed, have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, inspect and diagnose the problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-does-not-shift-from-park-to-drive-inspection).
Hi there. There are many things that can produce a tapping noise when idling. It’s not always the engine internals, but usually. There have been cases of your serpentine belt tensioner making a tapping noise. Check your oil level and...
Hello. If the leaks are coming from where the engine and the transmission come together then you have a rear main seal leaking or a front pump seal in the transmission. The transmission needs to be removed in order to...
If the shifter will not move from park to another gear, you may have a problem with your shift lock solenoid. If the vehicle will go into drive but will not shift out of first gear, you may have internal...
It is possible that you could have some play in your rear control arm bushings or rear toe adjustment links. I would recommend having a rear suspension inspection performed by a qualified professional to determine where the noise is coming...
Hello. If you do not want the warranty voided or extra charges after the lease is up then make sure you only get a surface mount system and do not let any holes be drilled in the car for the...
Hi there. Take the power wire to the tachometer (the input wire) and hook it into the return wire on the coil system. This will register the tachometer and make it work. Put the ground wire on a good source...
If you are referring to the first few minutes of driving when the engine is cold, the engine coolant temperature sensor must be working properly to signal the PCM to enrich the mixture on cold start. If there is a...
This This enduring Ford classic enjoyed a nearly two-decade run before being discontinued from the retail market with the 2007 model-year being the last. Ever-popular with law enforcement (for whom models continued in production through 2011), and senior citizens, the...
Large trucks can be fun to drive, and even more fun to get dirty. Unfortunately, they may also cause you to get phone calls from friends who need to move into a new apartment. Fortunately, just having a truck may...
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