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Hi there. The fact that no air blows at idle but once the car moves you get flow makes it sound like the blower motor isn't really turning at at all, but rather you have the door set to outside...

Hello. This sounds more like an electronic transmission control issue. GM has a TSB out for a low voltage condition at the solenoid pack. To see if this is the issue, fault codes should be read out and and then...

Check the fluid level as very low fluid, or a clogged fluid filter, will result in no movement. If the fluid level is adequate, and there is no movement in any gear, the most common causes for that are: broken...

If the transmission all of a sudden will not go into reverse, then check the shifter cable to see if the transmission is in alignment. To do this in the car, simply set the parking brake and put the transmission...

The standard thickness of just about all new brake pads is around 10mm. If your brake pads are at 5mm, they have about half of their usable life left. I would recommend replacing your brake pads when they reach a...

Hi there. If the engine is leaking coolant from the freeze plugs then they simply need to be replaced. As long as the engine did not overheat then there should not be any issues within the engine. If the mechanic...

Hello there. A few different faults could cause the traction control system to alarm. The most common would be a wheel speed sensor, wiring fault, or a failing traction control module. If you would like to have this checked, a...

The crankshaft damper has been known to cause an engine vibration, due to it separating and getting out of balance, causing the engine to vibrate. If this is the case, it may need to be replaced. I recommend having a...

Hi there - yes, it is possible that the engine has "jumped time". This engine is known for timing chain stretch, and jumping time with higher mileage. If you have spark, fuel injectors spraying, and compression, this could be the...

It is difficult to predict. If it winds up in the fuel tank, it can just float around harmlessly. OR.. It can get caught up in the fuel level sensor and cause the float to hang up and give incorrect...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Unfortunately you are in a situation where multiple variables are not helping the problem. To start, having the car weighted down does add extra load to the engine and can cause overheating. Secondly the...

It sounds like you may have a problem with one or more cylinders misfiring. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination...

Hi there. Go under the vehicle and check the slave cylinder to your clutch system. The cylinder may be leaking causing the pedal to be spongy and not able to become firm due to excessive air in the system. Check...

Typically, a loud squeal on a cold start could be belt related. As belts age, the rubber becomes harder and glazes a bit. This can cause a brief, or constant, squealing. Also, belt tension can cause squealing as well. If...

Hi there. Replacing the ignition control module, you may have touched on something that allowed your engine to run fine for a day. The fact, it runs fine for a couple of hours and then starts sputtering and dies, leads...

I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...

It is more likely that something above or behind the idler pulley is leaking coolant and migrating to other areas, like the idler pulley. It can be the water pump, thermostat housing, or seals. The cooling system should be pressure...

You can start with the lowest octane rating available and see how well the vehicle performs. If the vehicle performs well without hesitation and has decent fuel economy, then you can stick with that octane rating. If you begin to...

Try to move the steering back and forth at the same time to turn the key. It may be bound by the steering wheel. To keep this from happening, you need to straighten out the steering wheel before turning off...

For your vehicle there is a recall for this problem, you should be able to get your faulty wiper module replaced. Contact your local dealer to check your vehicle identification number with them to perform this and any other recalls...

Hi there. This can be a bad head gasket or it may be something much smaller. If the coolant temperature gauge is staying in the normal range then it may just have a leak in the system. If there is...