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Hello. It would not be a bad idea to change the camber kit and control arm at the same time, as these components usually wear together. A faulty camber arm can indeed cause accelerated wear on control arms and other...

Shift points are controlled by vehicle sensors such as the vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor. In addition there are shift solenoids in the transmission valve body and, in the scenario you are presenting, torque converter lock up controls....

Hey there. Your fuel pump may have a heat related failure and needs to be cooled to get it to work. The pump is in the fuel tank and needs to be tested first by a mechanic to see if...

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The ticking noise is from the valve train. Exhaust from any car of that vintage, no matter how well tuned, is going to be very noticeable and remarkably worse than a modern car. As far as the rough idle, compression...

Hi there. This issue could be caused by multiple system or component failures, ranging from fuel system parts or ignition system component failure. It's probably a good idea to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location to complete...

Your vehicle has pre-programmed service intervals programmed into the computer based upon mileage. When you have these various services done, the mechanic will reset these indicators so that the computer can begin measuring when the next service is due. Since...

Check the ground wires on the back of the vehicle as they are either broke or loose. Over time the bolt that holds the ground wire to the frame tends to become rusty causing the ground to have a high...

Hi there - if position 5 of your VIN is a "J", it is 4WD. If position 5 is a "T", it is 2WD.

Anything can be bypassed, but it will take more time and money to bypass the security system than it will to replace it. This is a common request from many customers and I can say that the manufacturers do a...

I appears that hitting the curb has knocked the front right wheel out of alignment. In most cases, having an alignment service performed can correct this issue, but in some cases physical damage can occur if the curb was hit...

Road noise can be very distracting while driving. Fortunately, Chevrolet is aware of this problem and has issued a Technical Services Bulletin (TSB) addressing the wind noise concerns. I highly recommend making an appointment with your local authorized Chevrolet dealership...

The fuel filter is Mopar Part No. 5003960AA. It is a serviceable component of the fuel pump and thus the fuel pump must be removed from the fuel tank to replace the filter. The fuel filter might be discontinued by...

That sounds frustrating. You will need to get your car scanned using a scan tool that communicates well with a Prius. This will identify the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that you can use to begin your diagnosis. You can...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It looks as if you've covered almost all of the bases. The only thing that I could think of without being there to complete a diagnostic inspection is that perhaps the idle control valve...

On most vehicles, when a warning light is illuminated the system may have experienced a fault and will generally store a fault code. Sometimes the fault code will remain stored even if the system does not detect the problem anymore....

Hi Glamy. Thanks for the question. The shift interlock solenoid is located under the center console and the shifter itself. You should purchase a service and repair manual to learn how to correctly remove the components if you're going to...

Hello there. No start faults are common issues on older vehicles such as your 1994 BMW 318is. There are a variety of causes for a no start condition. The most likely are the starter, battery, ignition switch, fuel pump, fuel...

The fluid would not be an issue unless the fluid has leaked out. The transmission fluid shouldn't need to be changed or flushed out in this case. The transmission front pump may have failed due to leaking internal seals. The...

There are many reasons why a car will crank but not start. Your engine will not start unless it has fuel, air, spark, and compression. If any one of the four components are missing you will have a crank, no...

If the engine Revs up, but the car does not accelerate, then your transmission must be slipping. You can check the fluid level in the transmission and add some if it is low, but even if this solves your problem,...

Hi There, This may potentially be a result of the change in heat in the coolant that results when turning on the heater while the car is still warming up. As you may know, when the car is first started...