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There are a lot of components in the AC system that could cause a clicking noise. The AC compressor clutch makes a clicking noise when engaging, which is normal. My guess is that this is what you are hearing. A...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1999 Chevy Lumina. The problem sounds like your fuel pump is going bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) and getting worse over time. In order to verify the problem the fuel pressure would need to be...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Common symptoms of a malfunctioning fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump) include sputtering at high speeds, loss of power during acceleration, loss of power to the vehicle while under stress, surging, and an engine that will not start....
From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle experienced some sort of issue when you hit the dip. It may be possible that a suspension or engine component was damaged when the impact was made, and is now...
This is a result of your engine overheating which may be caused by a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). When this is stuck closed, this does not allow the coolant to flow through the motor properly. This may also cause the coolant...
This suggests you may have 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...
It sounds like your headlight circuit has a short to power. This will cause the system to activate without the use of the switch. The most common cause of an issue like this would be a fault in the switch...
Hi there. It's not recommended to drive a vehicle with a damaged water pump; especially if the bearings are damaged. If the water pump fails while you are driving, it's possible your engine will suffer serious damage.
It is possible you have a leak either at the engine rear main seal or a front seal on the transmission. It may be difficult to tell the difference between used engine oil and used gear oil in this area...
If If you’re in the market for a used Pontiac vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on...