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Hi. This is a fairly common concern for smog failure, it indicates the computer has detected a large leak in the evaporative emissions system. 90% of the time this is due to the fuel cap not being secured properly. Sometimes,...
Hello. The most common serpentine belt issue on this engine is noise. It is typically a squealing noise caused by a bad belt tensioner. I typically remove the belt and spin each pulley to listen for the noise and replace...
Hey there. If a new thermostat has been installed, I believe one of two things could be your issue. Either the thermostat you purchased is somehow faulty even as a brand new part or the cooling fan on your vehicle...
Hello. Misfires can be caused by many things. A few common causes are problems with the ignition, fuel, or engine management systems. If the fuel pump and distributor are new, then they are likely not the source of the issue....
Hi there. Anytime something is not functioning all the time and is randomly shutting off, then there is an issue with the relay of that circuit. Check the relay to the fan motor circuit and see if there is power...
The tensioner on your vehicle should move more than this. You need to start by checking the drive belt routing. If the belt is not routed right then it will appear that the tensioner is not moving enough. If the...
Hi there. I would recommend returning the incorrect CV axle and replace it with the correct item. There are sometimes fitment issues with this component that may cause additional damage to steering or drive line components in your Kia. Always...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately the first technician is correct in that this can be cause by a wide variety of issues. Considering that it is intermittent, we can assume that there is either an electrical issue...
I would recommend taking your vehicle back to the place that performed the service and ask them to take a second look. If the vehicle did not have this issue prior to having it serviced, it is likely that something...
The The cruise control vacuum bleed switch is an essential part of the cruise control system. Once you set the cruise control, the negative pressure within the vacuum is used to open and close mechanical switches. The vacuum switch located...