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It sounds like your engines Idle Air Control or IAC is acting up. This device increases or decreases airflow into the throttle body to maintain desired idle speed. The idle stop screw may need to be adjusted as well. A...
You will need to have the Check Engine Light tested and the codes diagnosed to find the cause of the high idle. Since you say you are experiencing a racing engine, you may have a bad throttle position sensor or...
If I understand you correctly, your radiator stays cool and the engine overheats. If the engine thermostat is stuck closed, it will restrict coolant flow to the radiator and the engine will overheat. Have a mechanic inspect the overheating condition...
Hello. Engine misfires can be caused by many things. If the issue occurs under heavy load it may be possible that the vehicle requires a tune up. If the spark plugs are the originals, it may be possible that they...
Hi there. What seems to be happening is there is a parasitic load on the battery when the ignition key is off. What this means is that something is on when it should be off. To check this condition, first...
Hi there. I believe we answered your question earlier, but if the mechanic is telling you that you need an alternator, it's possible the noise and the power issue is related. The alternator, like many other accessory systems is powered...
Hi there. Usually when you hear a clunk or loud noise, accompanied by reduced engine performance and then the car won't start again, it is caused by a mechanical component failure, ranging from a serpentine belt to a failure of...
Most vehicles have a sensor in the passenger seat bottom to signal the air bag computer that someone is sitting in the seat and will sense if the passenger is under or over a certain weight to disable or enable...
Compact sedans and hatchbacks provide a great ride on a budget, with the evolution from a stodgy, unattractive exterior (and interior!) to a more fully-featured trim set and exterior design. Driving enjoyment is improved throughout the class, which are known...
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...