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Car dies quickly or won't turn on
You likely have a fuel pressure issue. Diagnostics will be required for this vehicle. The Aurora has a Cadillac engine with standard GM electronics. With the proper tools, a technician can pinpoint the cause of the stalling issue and get...
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Faulty low air pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitoring system will only trigger a warning light for three reasons including a low tire pressure. The other two reasons are if the computer does not detect a signal from a sensor due to it being missing...
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New tires vs cv placement
The CV axle has to be replaced first because removal and installation of an axle can alter wheel alignment. If you align the car first and replace the axle, you might have to align it again, or at the very...
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Brakes making grinding noise.
The brakes grinding could be an indication they are metal to metal. If the pads are worn out then they are digging into the rotors. In some vehicles with some styles of pads could make an intermittent grinding noise from...
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Smoke entering car from the engine compartment.
The smoke coming from behind the steering wheel is a sign that something is shorting or making poor contact and you may be in danger of a fire starting from continued use or possible air bag going off with out...
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Door loose
I will assume that the door is hanging, and does not line-up properly when closed. There are a few situations that can cause the door to hang loose: The hinges holding the door on may have started to fatigue, or...
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There is no power and is shaking in overdrive.
The Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) may be dirty and causing the throttle position sensor to act up. Remove the MAF and clean it with electrical cleaner and then put it back on. Check all the hose clamp connections to...
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My car will not shift out of drive and into park - 1999 Hyundai Sonata
Hi. This sounds like the ignition switch has a problem and is not allowing the car to go into park. If the ignition switch is not sending the signal to the neutral safety switch that the key is in the...
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Engine shakes when fuel is added
Hello! If the rubber bushings and motor mounts are really bad then it could cause a knocking noise. There should also be transmission mounts as well. I suggest to check out the motor mounts and transmission mounts for wear and...
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Check engine light with a code about insufficient temperature P0126 to the engine.
Hi there. The coolant temperature sensor (CTS) is not working correctly. The sensor is sending a signal that the engine is already warm and when the engine first starts up, it needs more fuel a rich mixture to produce more...
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RPMs increase at traffic light with foot on clutch
Hi there. We will be happy to help with your 2005 Honda S2000. The surging you are experiencing is very likely a result from a stuck rotary air valve inside of the idle air control valve. This is a common...
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How do I use the standard ignition key?
Your car comes with either a remote keyless entry (RKE) key fob, or a standard ignition key. The standard ignition key looks like any normal auto or home key, and operates the same way. To unlock your vehicle, insert the...
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I'm losing coolant, but I don't know from where
The loss of coolant can be determined with a couple tests. The coolant overflow bottle can have a combustion tester put on it. This will allow you to see if there is any combustion getting into the coolant, indicating a...
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Console panel not working.
The panel window for the navigation typically will only be blank when the system is turned off. If the system is not turning on at all then you may have a programming issue. Nissan had some issues with the programming...
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My rear brake sounds like it's creaking what should I do?
Hello. Creaking is usually due to the brake pad hardware kit being worn. The hardware kit keeps pressure on the brake pads during braking and dampens vibrations. I always recommend replacing the hardware kit when replacing the brake pads since...
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Car starts but idles rough and stalls
Hi There, A few different things will usually cause the vehicle to start and then die. A bad ignition coil can cause this if it is beginning to fail, resulting in intermittent starting problems. A dirty or faulty mass air...
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Battery draining when it is cold.
To find the source of the parasitic draw, a proper test must be performed on the vehicle. The test includes using a multi-meter to measure system load while removing fuses or relays. If the system load changes dramatically after removing...
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Car pulling to the left
Your tires and alignment need to be checked. A worn or low tire on the left can cause a pull. You can easily have your tire pressure checked. Any recent damage could also cause the pull. A qualified technician, such...
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Smell of petrol and white smoke from exhaust Peugeot 207 Sport
Hi there - I think there are perhaps 2 problems here. the excess fuel, white smoke issue is not likely caused by a cam phaser problem. This seems more like a rich fuel mixture issue - leaking injector(s), or malfunctioning...
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Gas smell
Hi. There was a recall back in 2012 for over 40,000 GM vehicles with a potential fuel leak. The source of the leak is a cracked port on the fuel pump module. There have been confirmed failures of the module...
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Transmission slips
The transmission may be slipping internally from a bad clutch servo or it has an internal seal leak. Have the transmission tested for proper pressures to see if it is a solenoid issue or the seals are leaking causing it...
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How do I open the power liftgate
If the power liftgate is turned on to MAX or ¾ setting, then you can open the trunk automatically. There are three different ways to use the power liftgate: 1. With the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the unlock...
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Car still won't start even after replacing battery and checking fuses
If I am reading your symptom description correctly, the engine died at speed, the Check Engine light came on, and the engine now turns over but won't actually start despite a new battery. First item to check are the...