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Cars now a days have a lot of electronics. In older cars the engine would crank and as the battery drained it would just crank slower. That is not the case anymore. Because of all these electronics, a car needs...
It sounds like your catalytic converters are stopped up. This is a common issue with fords. If you have an infrared laser temperature gun, you could aim it at your tailpipes while someone else revs the engine. If the catalytic...
I am not sure who would have told you to clean or unclog the converter out with lacquer thinner, but that is not a very good idea, and you shouldn't do it. The thinner may damage the converter internal material,...
If you haven't checked all the fuses yet, I suggest checking fuse #26. It powers up the fuel injectors and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). I'm also suspecting the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). That needs to be tested. Listen to...
Have the battery tested professionally if you have not already done so. A battery can show 12 volts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-the-voltage-of-a-car-battery) while the car is off, but drop to a low voltage while trying to start the vehicle which is a sign...
Every state will vary as well as the person performing the inspection. However, in most states, a crack larger than 4 inches (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/windshield-laws-in-hawaii-by-valerie-mellema) will not pass this kind of safety inspection. There are also different types of cracks that have...
Hey there. The battery may not have been recharged (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-recharge-a-car-battery) between each stop if you were driving at night with heavy accessory load like the A/C and lights with the radio on. Each time you stop and shut off the...
This may be related to a faulty starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and will not...
If the check engine light is flashing, you need to stop driving the car. The check engine light will come on steady if the engine controller has detected a fault in the engine management system. It will flash if the...
Mid-size sedans are the perfect family vehicle; offering just enough space for you and a few kids, but not so much that a small family will feel lost in them. This class of vehicles is slightly larger than a compact...
Do Do you spend hours each week on the highway for work? Maybe you just live in a very rural area and have to drive for 30 or 45 minutes to get to the grocery store. Whatever the case, your...
Summer Summer is a great time for a road trip, but often travelers like bringing all the conveniences of home along, in the form of an RV. Then they tow their car behind it – sometimes this practice is called...