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Check inside the air filter housing and if it is not there then it is built into the mass air sensor on this model.

As you may have noticed, when the vehicle is in "ECO" mode, there is a significant reduction in power that is intentionally done to reduce emissions into the environment. You can try turning this off and you should notice a...

It sounds like your vehicle's transmission is not shifting properly. Check the level of transmission and fluid condition. If the fluid level is low, that will cause shift difficulties. If the fluid is discolored or has a burnt odor, that...

The E 30 can be a great driving car, but at 20 years old, It can have just about anything wrong. The self-diagnostics on the car are not very sophisticated, so you will have to do a systematic diagnosis. Making...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is likely having an issue with the air intake sensors. The point of this sensor is to detect atmospheric pressure, which in other terms means a measurement of the oxygen available in...

If the vehicle is pulling to one side as you drive and/or the steering wheel is not centered as you drive straight, that means the vehicle is not properly aligned or there is suspension/tire damage. Prior to performing an alignment,...

Since you have already had vehicle worked on by a mechanic that could not fix the issue then i would suggest having a mechanic like one from yourMechanic come and check the problem and do a diagnosis to see if...

Hi there. It really depends on the color of the smoke. If it is black then it can be a dirty air filter or a leaking fuel injector. If the smoke is white then it may have a leaking head...

There can be multiple causes, but it sounds like your fuel injection is injecting too much fuel into the engine for the amount of air it's using. Faulty temperature, air flow, or oxygen sensors, a dirty throttle body or incorrect...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Jeep Grand Cherokee. The blower control module and connector got hot and burned from the blower motor drawing too much power. It should be replaced to fix this issue. Your A/C blower switch...

The engine will not start when the immobilizer system is active. Check the key to the vehicle and see if there is a remote to it. If there is a remote, then I suggest replacing the battery in the remote...

When either of your two front tires are low on air pressure, this will cause the steering to be tough to steer depending on how low the air pressure is. Less air in the tire creates more drag on the...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1999 Ford Escort. You may have to have the vehicle checked for misfires. You could have a bad coil pack putting out weak spark or the fuel pressure is low. It would...

Hey there. This could be anything from something simple as a differential clutch connector problem to something more serious, such as a mechanic failure with clutches, rear axle, or coupling. You should have a Check Engine Light of some kind...

The speedometer is electronically controlled. Typically, there is a mini stepper (positioning) motor mounted on the instrument cluster PCB and it receives a signal from a speed sensor within the transmission. A wiring harness interconnects these components. The speed sensor...

It might be that the cooling system was not completely filled. If the technician was in a hurry, he may not have given the engine time to "burp" while filling the system. To correctly fill the cooling system , the...

Hello. You may have two problems here. The engine temperature gauge behavior could be a thermostat going nuts as you describe. I would certainly check ground connections for the engine temperature sensor, and the engine-to-chassis connections in general. It may...

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...

Hi there. Different people who check the emissions on a vehicle may only check the computer and the gas cap. They may not check under the vehicle for any signs of fuel leakage. That is probably why the vehicle passed....

Hi there. A check engine light or other warning light is triggered, it is due to an error code being stored in the ECU of your Subaru. The error code can be caused by a sensor recognizing a mechanical or...

There are many reasons why your car may not start. Some common causes include a dead battery, faulty starter or starter relay, fuel pump issues, clogged fuel filter, and computer or sensor issues depending on the year of your vehicle....

Hi Javawn. Thanks for contacting us today. A check engine or other warning light is activated when a sensor detects a mechanical or electrical fault with a vehicle component or system. Smoke is created when a fluid is leaking somewhere...