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This is a very dangerous situation as the braking system is one of the most important safety features of a vehicle. Have a brake inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-safety-inspection-inspection) carried out by a qualified technician such as the ones here at YourMechanic to...
Hello. Swapping form a non-VTEC to a VTEC engine will require a different computer and wiring harness, as the two engines come equipped with similar, but different engine management systems. These parts are usually not difficult to source as these...
Hey there. There are some obvious possibilities: the fan or blower noise due to motor defect; the A/C clutch is chattering or slipping, and/or the clutch bearing is worn, loose, or wobbly; the compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) has an internal mechanical fault...
As you know, the idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. As this valve is controlled by the vehicle's computer,...
The best thing to do is read the code that is being output by the ECM and that is causing the check engine light to come on. In 1981, of course, the number of codes output was very limited but...
It sounds like you may be having a fuel system issue. I would recommend having the fuel pressure tested by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as this can be done at your...
An unbalanced driveshaft is a possibility as is a faulty torque converter. Tires cannot be eliminated without much further testing including testing on a road force variation balancer. Even perfectly balanced tires can create terrible vibration due to the construction...
Your Your ignition system is a critical part of both your car and daily driving experience. If it isn't working correctly, you could experience anything from poor engine operation to engine stall or failure to start. It’s critical that you...
If If you’re towing a boat, the vehicle that you buy is largely going to depend on the size and weight of your boat plus trailer. Most cars, realistically, aren’t cut out for the job. We recommend a pickup truck...
When your steering wheel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-steering-wheels-and-covers) locks it is usually at the worst time. The good news is that it is an easy fix....