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Hi there. First, check the harness connection on the sensor for any burned or corroded pins. That will cause a restriction and make the power drop. If the harness is good on the plug end, then disconnect the harness from...
Hi Salvador, this is an interesting question. I'm not sure if it's legal or not so your best bet is to contact the Missouri DMV (http://www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/) and see what they say.
Hello, the throttle body carbon deposits would not cause the purge valve to fail. The carbon on throttle plate can cause start stall and idle issues that is a service that should be done. The purge valve can fail...
Hello - the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) provides an ignition timing reference information (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-conventional-electronic-and-distributor-less-ignition-systems) for the engine management for both ignition and fuel injection. Originally, the CPS provided only timing information for the ignition, replacing old-fashioned distributors. However, with newer,...
Hi there. Wheel location is determined by imagining you are sitting in the driver seat. Your, and most vehicles today, have 2 axles in the front; certain vehicle still have a solid rear axle housing, but retain 2 individual axles...
Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully charged battery that passes a load test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). Then, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. Basically, if a fully...
Hello - check the fluid level and quality (should be more pink than black, and not smelled burned). Check also the shifter cable - the inability to re-engage Park (which is a mechanical action) suggests the shifter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-gear-shifter) is no...
Sometimes you can solve a P0011 by replacing the solenoid, but that is not exactly what the code is for. The code is simply saying that the camshaft timing is too far advanced. The VVT system has some control over...
This is a very common question for many people as the service intervals tend to vary depending on the make of the vehicle, the specific type of service being recommended and the recommended return for service date as indicated by...
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...
If If you're a general contractor, you probably aren’t in the market for a used car. More likely, you’re looking for a pickup truck, because you need to haul equipment and supplies to various job sites. Most contractors will likely...