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A double wishbone suspension is an independent suspension design using two wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. It’s also known as an upper and lower A-suspension (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-it-mean-when-a-car-has-wishbone-suspension). The wide end of the wishbones is mounted to the chassis of the...
It's got a problem in the fuel injection system. It's going too high. So, the first thing you'd want to do is try my video "how to clean fuel injectors on your car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGI9N_yWd0)." A lot of times, they get...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2007 Volvo V50. On vehicles similar to yours, a whining or whistling noise coming from the engine can be the result of a malfunction in the positive crankcase ventilation system. When the...
Hello - the first thing to check is the electrical system voltage with the engine running at a fast idle - which should be 13 volts or above. Check this with a known good voltage meter - auto gauges are...
Hello - for virtually all modern cars, setting the heater/AC controls on any position that utilizes the air conditioning compressor (i.e. defrost), the auxiliary fan for the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-cooling-radiator-fan-motor-last) is automatically turned on to increase airflow over the AC condenser...
What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by...
You can service the injectors on the car with an injector machine only and not a direct battery connection or injectors will be damaged. They are designed to only have intermittent power and ground at the same time and not...
The problem is most likely caused by a built in relay inside the TIPM or totally integrated power module or also called main engine fuse box. These go bad all the time and can cause accessory problems like you are...
Car Car keys are an essential part of your vehicle and there are a few different types of them depending on the make and model of your vehicle. Car keys will allow you to get into your vehicle, start your...
After After many years of use, your car key may break off in the lock. When this happens, it renders the lock unusable until you can get the broken piece out. If your car was already locked when the key...