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A clogged catalytic converter will cause the performance of the engine to suffer. It will run rough, could begin to misfire or lose power, and the gas mileage will suffer. A clogged catalytic converter can also cause engine damage, and...

Hello. If the alternator is not charging the battery then it may be failing. There are other problems that can occur such as bad battery connections or a failing battery cable. If the car has the wrong battery in it...

Removing the muffler will not decrease the horsepower, but instead it will create less back pressure on the engine, making the engine breathe a little more. Make sure that the exhaust will not be too loud for the zoning laws...

Hi there. Unfortunately, this type of engine swap would most likely require some major fabrication with motor mounts, a new or reprogrammed ECU and other enhancements most likely to work correctly. Since we don't offer this type of service, it...

Your concern sounds like your serpentine belt. After time corrosion and/or rust can build up in the grooves of the pulleys and the belt causing such a sound to be produced. The tensioner should also be inspected for proper operation,...

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are a couple of possibilities. If the problem is lack of cranking the engine over, the problem could be a worn ignition switch, starter solenoid or starter - due to burned contacts in any...

The speedometer reading zero all the time could be one of two different problems. The first could be the speed sensor in the transmission has no output in the system. The other is a defective instrument cluster gauge. A technician,...

Hi there. It seems that the transmission position sensor / switch has a contact issue within it. Remove the harness from the transmission switch and see if there is any moisture on the plug. If there is moisture, then you...

When the engine overheats it may cause the fuel to detonate, resulting in engine pinging. If you keep driving you engine with these symptoms, extensive engine damage may result. I suggest you have your overheating condition addressed immediately to prevent...

Many different items can cause the vehicle to have a no start condition. Replacing the battery was a great place to start as that is usually the cause. Now that the battery is new and the vehicle still won't start,...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2006 Nissan Quest to not start or crank. You have done great in replacing the battery first, as this is the most likely fault in most cases. Other common is the starter, battery...

Power windows is a feature that makes opening and closing doors much easier and more convenient even when you’re driving down the road. Push down on the far left button in the first set of two buttons located on...

Hi there: It's possible that you have damage to your fuel pump, mass air flow sensor or a vacuum leak that is causing your 2002 Dodge Intrepid to stall quickly. The best way to know for certain is to have...

Hi. It is possible to open the doors without keys using special tools. Our certified technicians would be able to open the door and help you retrieve your keys. Key fobs tend to use watch batteries which eventually run out...

You need to feel both heater hoses coming from engine to heater core on firewall to see if they are hot? If not hot then engine thermostat is stuck open. If they are hot then you may have a bad...

If your heater only blows when the setting is on high, this may suggest that you have a faulty blower motor resistor. The highest speed setting may still work because in most cars in the highest fan speed settings the...

A cylinder #6 misfire doesn't necessarily mean the plug is bad. There are many other things that could cause a single cylinder misfire, from a faulty fuel injector to an engine mechanical problem. Anything that causes incomplete or abnormal combustion...

To turn on your sound system, press the Power/Volume button. Press this button a second time to turn off the sound system.

Hi Anthony. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, a hard to start issue after completing wholesale changes is caused by something very simple - such as a loose or damaged ground wire to the coil, distributor or other...

The light switch on the Lumina has issues with the head light switch having intermittent problems. The head light relays sticking can also cause this issue. The only way to isolate the problem is to test the relay to see...

Your vehicle has sub menus for oil, brakes, emissions, and other categories of maintenance. If you are referring to the oil maintenance reminder symbol, that reminder is based on elapsed time as well as vehicle operating conditions. So, even though...

If you are suddenly having poor fuel mileage then you should also have a Check Engine Light illuminating. The light will most likely be indicating a problem with a sensor like an O2 sensor or a mass air flow sensor....

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...

Unfortunately, without the make and model of your vehicle, this would be tough to diagnose. Generally, when the engine dies when coming to a stop, this is commonly related to what is known as an idle air control valve. The...