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Hi there. On older vehicles, this type of transmission replacement option was rather simple; as long as it connected to the engine's flywheel and bolts were aligned. However, with new sensors and electrical harnesses, it becomes more difficult to complete...

Being unable to reverse your car can be an alarming concern. There appears to be a few reasons as to why the reverse gear is making noise and not working in your vehicle. If your car is equipped with 4...

Hey there. These issues may be related or separate problems. If replacing the thermostat provided heat, it was most likely stuck closed and not allowing coolant to flow to the heater core. The blower fan is a completely different circuit....

Hi, thanks for writing in. It is possible that your ignition switch may have failed. An electrical fault with the ignition switch could cause a fuse to pop. It is not recommended to replace a fuse with a higher amperage...

Normally, the car's battery is the most common cause of no starts. With the battery being a year old, it will still need to be tested to rule it out. If the battery is found to be okay, the alternator...

Sounds like your brake pads might be low. The brake pad has a semi-metallic friction pad that makes contact with the rotor. When this pad wears out, the metal backing plate that it is attached to makes contact with the...

Hello. There is a huge variance in manufacturer estimates of serpentine belt lifetime. This is understandable because operating conditions vary, vehicle designs vary and the belt material will degrade at different rates. You should get at least 50,000 miles out...

The fuel pump sending unit is most likely the cause. The system needs a steady signal from the sending unit in the fuel tank to keep the needle from jumping around. I recommend seeking out a professional mechanic, such as...

Hello, the concern you have I strongly advise not to drive. The issue needs to be addressed, the vehicle will become inoperable. The automatic transmission has 3 systems; electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical. What describe could be an internal mechanical...

I would suggest checking the MAF sensor for starters, but also check timing to be sure it set properly. This can affect the fuel economy and the acceleration for sure. When the timing is not correct, the combustion cycle will...

If the car has sat parked for 2 years with fuel left in the fuel rail and gas tank, be sure the fuel tank is thoroughly emptied BEFORE you add fresh gas. The injectors are probably plugged with varnish and...

Most vehicles have two maintenance schedules to choose from which are normal, and heavy duty. The reason for the heavy duty schedule is for drivers who do a lot of stop-and-go driving, excessive idling (police), driving in dusty conditions, or...

The OBD-II error code P-0016 is a generic code that indicates that the camshaft position sensor for bank one does not correlate to the signal from the crankshaft position sensor. Some of the common trigger points that create this code...

Hello. If you need to continue to apply the accelerator pedal to keep the engine running then it can be caused by a few things. It can be caused by a vacuum leak, a dirty or failing throttle body, or...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Given the sporadic nature of the symptoms, and a known head gasket issue, it is likely the engine is misfiring due to the head gasket issues is causing rough running. If the symptoms are felt...

Most vehicles have a sensor in the passenger seat bottom to signal the air bag computer that someone is sitting in the seat and will sense if the passenger is under or over a certain weight to disable or enable...

If your cooling fans are not coming on, this suggests that either the fans themselves are faulty, the relay switch is not working properly or the coolant temperature sensor is not working properly. If the car is still overheating, this...

This vehicle should not be run any at all until it can be diagnosed and repaired. In cases where coolant has been put into the engine, this can damage various engine components such as the bearings, pistons and crankshaft....

The windshield wipers provide visibility when you are driving in wet weather. To turn on the windshield wipers, pull the wiper lever (located on the right side of the steering column) down. If the lever is lowered to the first...

From what you've described you may have blown the head gasket when you overheated the engine. The shop pressure tested and repaired the leaking hose but the engine may have already gotten damaged when it initially overheated. If you want...

Hello. It sounds like there may be a problem with the piston or the valves in cylinder 5. Loose rod bearings to the piston can cause a knocking noise and/or a misfire condition. A worn out piston can also cause...

It is not normal to have the ball joint welded to the vehicle. All factory welds are clean and painted like the chassis, so it should be easy to tell if it was a weld that was done afterwards. This...

Hi there. An airbag light is an indication there are fault code(s) present, I suggest having a certified mechanic, like one from Yourmechanic, scan your vehicle for airbag codes.

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1992 Mazda MX-3. This may be caused by a variety of problems such as a vacuum leak or potentially a faulty idle air control valve. The high idle suggests that there may...