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I accidentally fixed broken mirror, now owner wants me to pay for ordered used part
Hi There, You will need to review the return/exchange policy of the shop where the mirror was ordered/purchased. Many different shops have various return and exchange policies that may or may not be universal in terms of ordering and returning...
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I have a 2009 gmc yukon SLT. I noticed my front lights slightly dim during the dark hours. Auto Zone diagnose my battery good at 9
Hi there. Typically when you have dimming headlights, it's due to an electrical relay that is loose, damaged or faulty in some capacity. It can also be due to excessive dirt or a build-up of debris on the headlights itself....
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Car idles low. What's going on?
Hey there. The engine will need to be checked for vacuum leaks in the PCV system or if the Check Engine Light is on and the idle control valve stopped working. Have a mechanic scan the computer and test the...
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High idling
This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold and monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
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What are some reasons why the remote vehicle start won’t work?
The remote vehicle start feature allows you to turn on your vehicle using only your remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. However, the remote vehicle start will not work if any of these conditions are met: 1. The RKE transmitter is...
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Air bags
Sorry to hear of your misfortune involving your car. In almost all "newer" cars, there are sensors in the passenger seat that are designed to de-activate the passenger side air bag system in case a small child is seated in...
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AC blower motor not working
A vehicles A/C system and the vent system are two separate systems that work together. The blower is simply a fan that is controlled by the speed switch on the dash. The voltage from the switch is routed to a...
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ABS speed sensor
This may be related to other ABS wheel sensors. Since your car has 4 of them, it is possible that any of the other three may also need to be replaced. I would start with checking these. Additionally, the ABS...
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Will a bottle of Lucas transmission fluid fix my issue?
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Although Lucas makes an exceptional transmission fluid stabilizer, you should try to find out why the transmission is damaged in the first place. If the fluid level was drained to the right level and...
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Engine not cranking for first few attempts with Engine light on - 1997 Toyota Camry
Hi There, This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination...
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Filling up at the gas station.
The issue is the purge vent hose on the fuel filler neck is either leaking or it is plugged up causing the fuel system to vapor lock making the fuel not flow into the fuel tank properly. Check the hose...
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Check Engine Light came on
You need to have the purge valve checked to see if it is flowing vapor from the fuel tank when the engine is at idle. The flow will cause the engine to run too rich and can cause the cylinder...
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check engine light came on for about a week then went off for a couple of days and now has returned
Hi there: Looks like you've got two separate issues and questions here. First, if the check engine light came on, vanished and returned again, that's typically an indicator that the ECU (engine control unit) registered an error code or trouble...
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Car hesitates and jerks uphill
It's possible that your vehicle may need a tune up. If your vehicle is equipped with a distributor, the cap and rotor should be replaced as well. I would recommend help from a certified mechanic to assist you with your...
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Idling high
There are a couple of possible causes for a high idle. The most common is a Vacuum leak, which allows excess air into the intake causing the computer to read information improperly. Other causes are exhaust leaks, or various sensors...
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Car runs rough, with choking sound - 2008 BMW 528i xDrive
I'm not sure what you mean by "choking sound." If by that you mean "wheezing", this could be an air leak in the intake - loose or leaking vacuum hose - a common problem with high mileage engines. The Service...
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Sluggish power & oil light cam on saying that it's low. I just had the oil changed
Hello. If the oil level was low, then it will cause these codes (P0016 and P0017) to appear. The variable valve timing system on this vehicle is controlled with oil pressure so when the oil level is low or if...
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Should I change my transmission fluid.
I would not recommend changing the fluid or getting a flush on the transmission since you are already starting to have a problem. A service may make it worse at this point. I would have the transmission checked by a...
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Damage to rear axle housing ends.
Im sorry to tell you that the bearing housing is not generally replaceable. Once it's damaged or dented, it's nearly impossible to fix. You can check with a local rear end builder or hot rod shop to see if they...
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ABS and Brake warning lights constantly on
The ABS and Brake light on will store a code in memory. You need to have the stored codes cleared and then road test to verify the codes return and diagnose the codes. You may have a bad speed sensor...
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Trouble with car wanting to crank
The Check Gas Cap indicates there is a problem with the evaporative emissions system on your car. Some manufacturers began using this message because of the prevalence of missing gas caps contributing to this code. If your gas cap is...
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My truck started to vibrate, lose power, etc.
Hi. When your Check Engine Light is blinking during acceleration, this usually means that the engine is misfiring in more than one cylinder of the engine. The by the engine misfiring, it causes the computer to adjust how the engine...
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My car wont start - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
This may very well likely be related to a fuel pressure or fuel pumping problem. There is a vacuum line connected to the fuel pressure regulator. If you disconnect this and there is fuel in it, then you know you...