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It sounds like you may have a couple of different issues going on here. At idle your car should be hovering around 750-800 RPM's consistently. This is generally controlled by the idle air control valve which a valve that reads...

Hi there. Unfortunately, our mobile mechanics do not provide body work, which replacing a bumper falls into that category. It might be better for you to contact a local body shop to install your bumper, and check other front end...

Testing to see if the cooling fan works will typically indicate a few things. It may indicate whether or not the cooling fans are coming on at the correct temperatures which may be indicated by a temperature switch that sends...

Hi there. Body components that are used as replacement parts on a vehicle should always be from the same year, make and model of vehicle. If you're looking to replace a damaged rear bumper for your 2000 Nissan Maxima, you...

Hello. There may be a problem in your drivetrain causing such a hard stop. If your brakes were serviced recently, check to see if a fastener may have come loose and is causing the caliper to press against the wheel...

A P0229 is a fault in the throttle position sensor: the sensor that tells the computer how far you are stepping on the accelerator. On the Passat, it is part of the throttle body. The Throttle body has redundant sensors...

Hi there. It sounds like there may be compression leaking past the cylinder head gasket into the cooling system. Does the vehicle overheat? Has it ever overheated? How does the engine run on a cold start? A good inspection by...

If moving the steering wheel while turning the key does not work, then try your extra key. If this does not work, then the ignition key cylinder will need replaced. I recommend having a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, inspect...

The windshield wiper system uses a small electric motor to move the wiper arms that you see on the windshield. That electric motor is controlled through a switch, relay, fuse, and wiring. One, or more, of those electrical components has...

If the dealer has already replaced the front rotors, the problem is likely with the rear being warped. The problem could also be a bad wheel bearing, but my money's on the rear rotors. I suggest you have someone other...

My guess is that you have a bad transmission mount or motor mount. You probably noticed this more when the engine is cold because the idle is higher. A trained professional, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to...

There is an easy way to test it. Pull all your fan belts off. If you pull the belts that are on it and the noise goes away then it can easily be the water pump. Then grab the water...

Hi there. First off your engine needs three things in order to start. Your engine needs compression, fuel and ignition. The most common problem other owners with similar vehicles to you have is a fuel pump and filter in the...

If the fuel pump is good, but is not pumping fuel then it is usually due to an issue with the inertia fuel cut off switch. This is located under the dash. It is designed to cut fuel off to...

Hello, thank you for writing in.The best way to determine the cause of the leak is to locate where it is coming from. There are several cooling system components in that area including hoses and the heater core. Both components...

Hello - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

Hi there. It is not suggested to have different brake pad designs on the front and rear of the vehicle as they may not stop the vehicle properly. I recommend installing the same brake pad type on all the wheels...

These types of warning lights will generally store a fault code in one or more of the vehicles control modules. The warning lights you are getting may be the result of a faulted brake pedal position sensor or wheel speed...

The defogging feature can help you regain visibility when your windows and front windshield have fogged up. To turn on the feature, simply press the defogging button. To turn off the system, press the button a second time.

Color doesn't always matter. You might decide to service the transmission. I would say change the filter and change the fluid and see what happens. You might add a quart of Lucas transmission additive into the mix and then drive...

The transmission will likely need to be rebuilt or replaced. I would get a quote from a few local shops for a transmission overhaul and then compare this with the car's value before and after repairs. Look at some other...

You can create a MyKey with just a few steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on the steering wheel until Settings is displayed on the instrument panel, then press the OK button. 2. Press the Up/Down buttons until MyKey is...

The rear brakes are probably sticking or seized. If the car has rear disc brakes that could be due to faults with the piston in the caliper bore and/or it could be due to the caliper(s) sticking on the torque...

There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially...