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Ticking noise in my engine.
A ticking noise sounds like a bad valve lash adjuster and is a common problem with these cars. I would have a technician inspect the noise from your engine.
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When engine is on in either reverse or drive the car bounces slightly but not in neutral or park and not all the time.
Hi there. When the front end becomes bumpy while driving, it's typically caused by struts that are worn out, steering stabilizer bushings that are damaged or a different suspension component that is beginning to wear. In order to correctly diagnose...
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A mechanic is trying to tell me my rear brake pads are electronically controlled and will cost no less then $116 for 2 rear pads?
The rear brakes are not controlled by computer but the parking brake is and after the rear brakes are replaced the parking brakes need to be reset using a scanner to activate the parking brake reset function and has to...
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My car is cranking but will not start,was told its the camshaft sensor.
Hello. This may be caused by many different issues, however, the camshaft sensor is one of those possibilities along with the crankshaft position sensor. There are few other possibilities, such as bad coils, spark plugs or potentially a fuel delivery...
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My truck cuts out and jerks when lightly applying accelerator at 45 to 60 mph. If I gas on it hard it doesn't do it
It sounds like you may have either a failing throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, both of which can cause a bit of a jerking reaction when not functioning properly. The mass air...
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Car not staying started after not starting at all.
Hello, thanks for writing in. It sounds like the fuel pump may have failed. This commonly happens after a fuel up, especially if the fuel was low. I would listen to see if you hear a buzzing from the fuel...
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Noise coming from left front side after making a turn and accelerating
Hi there. It sounds like you may have an cv axle shaft that has excessive cv joint play and is making noise. Typically the cv joint makes noise during tight cornering with acceleration. Find an area that is safe to...
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my 2004 manual rx-8 has been having a distinct smell lately ive been told by my friends its my clutch at one point the car was rev
If the vehicle does not move, there are only a couple possibilities: 1) the shift linkage is broken and the vehicle happens to be stuck in neutral; or 2) the clutch has failed and thus the engine is not connected...
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My charcoal vapor canister is clogged. I have a 1997 toyota corolla. Is there a way to clean the canister or do i need to shell o
If you input your year, make and model at Car-Part.com and search on "vapor canister", you will find plenty of them used for $25 on up. A used canister will be fine and generally you get at least a brief...
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odometer
Hello, thank you for writing in. The trip reset button is located at the next to the readout. It is hard to see because they are black on black and hidden out of the way. Some models utilize the set...
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My 02 Chevy Trailblazer Has a rough idle and sometimes the RPMs go up withiot the car increasing speed
The first thing to check for in any idle or drivability problem is air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without being measured will lean out the system and cause problems. Look at all the rubber hoses and...
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No pickup power, shifting gear problems, hose loose
After reading all the different issues and problems you are having and the air intake problems that you are mentioning, I suggest having a mechanic do a thorough check and diagnosis of your shifting issues to see if there are...
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Car overheated on highway then died while I was coasting it to a stop.
Hello, thanks for writing in. While the cracked radiator and head gasket can be related, you are more concerned with the extend of the damage to the engine. The head gasket and radiator can be replaced, but the interior of...
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Car makes a screeching sound when I turn the steering wheel.
Hi there. This sounds like a loose/ out of adjustment power steering belt. With the engine off, visually inspect the belts for looseness, cracking, and tears. The belts should be free of those and feel tense when attempting to pull...
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I turn my car off n my anti theft light keeps flashing ....it has not done this before....do I have a problem
You may be having a communication problem with your key and the theft module. Try a different key to see if the problem continues. If it fixes it with the second key, then replace the key. If it is still...
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Crank but no start..
Hi. There is a good possibility that the timing belt has broken and is causing the engine to be out of time. The engine you have is an interference engine this means the clearance between valves and piston are very...
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OIL CHANGE
The best thing to do is to call Jiffy Lube and have them take care of problem. If they did something wrong and all the oil leaked out then the engine may have damaged internally. Do not attempt to do...
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Engine light keeps coming on after I reset it
Hi, thanks for your question. You will need to have the computer system scanned to see what code is stored in the computer and have it diagnosed. The code may be something from the previous repairs or something new. If...
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airmatic issues........
Hi there. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The Air-Matic system on the Mercedes-Benz CL500 tends to develop leaks after 10 to 15 years - so it's probably why you are experiencing the warning light and symptoms. This type of problem...
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Sunroof broken.
Sometimes the seal around the sunroof sticks and if you give it a little push thats all it needs to overcome that binding, other times the switch or motor has failed but the fuse should always be checked first. Have...
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Knocking sound
Hello. It sounds like there is something broken in the engine internally. A push rod could be bent, a lifter could be stuck, or the engine bearing could be messed up. Have your vehicle's noise inspected by a certified technician,...