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A seized AC compressor can stall your engine when you turn on the air or defroster because it sends a signal to engage the clutch on the compressor, which causes more resistance than normal. But there are switches that level...
Hello, it sounds like you may have a gasket or seal leaking on your car. Smoke in the exhaust could indicate 2 things; you're burning oil or burning coolant. If you're burning oil that usually means your valve seals and...
Yes, this is a known problem with the Panamera. Porsche does not seem to have an "official" fix. One solution would be to rotate the horn so that the opening is aimed "down" to prevent moisture from collecting in the...
Hello. Those three lights are all set off by different things. The temperature light comes on when the computer detects that the vehicle is running excessively hot or overheating. The Check Engine Light comes on when the computer detects an...
For this vehicle with 4.6 or 5.4 liter engine, the code P0130 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) could be due to a problem with the computer program calibration. There is a technical service bulletin (TSB) number 13-3-5 dated March 6th 2013. The TSB pertains...
Hi there. Check the starter and see if is clicking when you turn the key. If the starter is clicking, then either the starter relay or the starter solenoid is not working. If there is no click and the starter...
First of all, a shop cannot let a vehicle leave the parking lot with the engine light on without your signature saying that you intend to leave with the light on. Second of all, the light might have been on...
It is not possible for broken off pieces from a catalytic converter to get into your car's engine and damage it. However, if your vehicle's catalytic converter is damaged, including breakage or melting of the internal honeycomb substrate that contains...
The vibration you are talking about can indeed be caused by bad brake rotors and solved by replacing them. However, there are a few parts of the job that, if done incorrectly, can cause the problem to return very soon....
P2078 P2078 code definition Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High What the P2078 code means This code will set if the Engine Control Module (ECM) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/engine-control-module), or Powertrain Control Module (PCM), detects a problem with the position...