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I'm not sure what you were told but a load resistor will only drain your battery and charging system more. It sounds like you have a problem in the charging system not providing enough power for the electrical load you...

Brake lines are known for rusting out and leaking. I would recommend a technician from YourMechanic come out and replace it as needed.

Hello - there is a step missing in your throttle position sensor replacement, and that is the "re-learn" procedure. This step allows the engine computer, transmission controller and other components of engine management to "learn" the specific behavior of the...

The code P0171 means that the engine running lean, which typically stems from a few possible sources: a faulty mass air flow sensor, or clogged intake manifold gaskets or fuel filter. The codes P0301 and P0316 can mean that cylinder...

Hello. A bad axle shows up in a few ways. A visual inspection would first tell you if there is a broken and leaking boot on the axle. Though a boot can be replaced I usually replace the axle. They...

Hi Jose. Thanks for contacting us today. It's quite possible that you have an exposed electrical wire that is causing a short. This can cause multiple electrical faults to occur, such as the one you are experiencing. You should probably...

Hi there. Unfortunately, we're not quite clear as to what warning light you are referring to with this question. Inside your owner manual in the glove box should be a section that talks about warning lights and will provide the...

Loss of compression in an engine is a serious problem that usually results in a complete engine rebuild or replacement. Since this is a big job to diagnose, it is very important you have a certified mobile mechanic look over...

It could be a tie rod end that is worn out. A technician could tell you exactly where the problem is coming from if you schedule an inspection of the clicking noise when you turn.

This can happen for a few different reasons and is usually related to things like the idle control valve or the MAP sensor. I would suggest checking the MAP sensor as this would seem to have more impact on this...

First of all, I don't see that your vehicle is equipped with an inertia switch. Secondly, even if it were, it would not cause the problem you are having. A tripped inertia switch would prevent power from getting the fuel...

Most of the time, this is caused by the caliper sticking, or the slide pins freezing up. There is a return valve in the master cylinder that could be plugged partially, but that is not common. Is is also...

Your car uses a refrigerant called R134a. If the re-charge 3 weeks ago resulted in your system working at that time, but a slow degradation in cooling effect has occurred since then, the most likely explanation is you have a...

Hi there. First check the blend doors to the heater / air conditioning system. If you are smelling ambient air smells in the cab, then the blend doors may be opening to the outside air. For the exhaust leak, check...

Good job on the description of the noise. What you are describing is the noise that a wheel bearing makes when it is worn out. The noise will change pitch when steering left and right. The bearings for your PT...

Hello There, What you are describing is an indication of a faulty fuel tank sending unit. The fuel tank sending unit is a small float type component (or sensor) inside your fuel tank that measures the level of the fuel...

Hello, thank you for writing in. It is impossible to tell what kind of repair bills you are looking at without knowing what is actually wrong. Diagnostics are going to start with checking the fuses, and finding out what those...

She is correct. There is a lot of pressure coming from your engine; in fact, it's actually fire when the exhaust comes out at the beginning. You will need to have the exhaust manifold replaced because it's not good for...

Hi there - as you suspect, a failed alternator, or serpentine belt (which drives the alternator) or its tensioner, could have failed and caused the behavior you are now seeing. Even a loose belt due to a weak tensioner could...

This is okay since there are more notches on the belt than the amount on the sprockets. Once you aligned the first time the belt marks will almost never line up perfectly again. The marks are used to put the...

Hi there. It is more than likely that you have either a damaged CV joint or axle, especially if you hit a curb. If you are going to remove everything, I would recommend inspecting the inner CV axle shaft input...

Hi there. Check the ignition system to see if the spark plugs have wet fuel on them. If they have fuel on them, then check to see if the spark plug wires are good and have any burn spots. Check...

If your seat belts need cleaning, you can do so by using an upholstery cleaner, or a mild soap solution, as well as a cloth. Avoid using overly-abrasive solutions, and never retract the seat belts until they are dry.