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1999 firebird every now and then dies while driving and low engine power light comes on
A bad mass airflow (MAF) sensor can cause loss of power, no starts, and lean or rich conditions. If cleaning the sensor did not get rid of the P0102 trouble code, then replace the MAF sensor and clear the...
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Radiator smoking
There are a number of reasons why your car may be overheating. number one is a possible coolant leak. If a hose or a radiator or other part of the cooling system is leaking, and the coolant is not replenished,...
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Key not going into ignition
Hi, if the wiring is damaged then the computer won't be able to communicate with the lock cylinder correctly and cause it to lock up. You should have a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the wiring from...
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Rubber mount or hydraulic mount
Engine mount and motor mount are completely interchangeable terms that refer to the identical component. There is an additional mount though and that is the transaxle or transmission mount. That mount is important, too, in minimizing vibration. For ordinary passenger...
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Starter cranks forever before the engine turns over
Your issue doesn’t appear to be a starter problem. The starter’s only job is to crank the engine. And from your description it is doing that (unless it is cranking very slow). Your problem seems to be that the engine...
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Have rapid clicking
If your transfer case does not have a shift solenoid, then the Throttle Valve cable could be installed incorrectly making a clicking sound. This will only occur when the engine is running and the vehicle is in motion. Most likely,...
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Oil pan gasket and rack and pinion leaking
I would recommend having a knowledgable technician thoroughly inspect the vehicle to determine exactly where the leaks are coming from. A leaking pan gasket would require removal of the oil pan. A leaking rack and pinion will most likely require...
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I have a Mitsubishi eclipse 2007 have 160000 on it, manual transmission, the oil regularly changed on time. The car have no engine
Clicking noises often originate in valve train components. The seriousness of the condition causing the noise varies a lot but can be determined in an inspection. The other issues you are referring to are electrical malfunctions. They would be resolved...
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How do I open and close the power moon roof?
The power moon roof provides open air and light into your vehicle through the ceiling. To open the moon roof, press and release the Slide button on the moon roof controls. This will automatically open the moon roof most of...
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Car overheating
There are many gaskets on your car; there is no way for me to tell which gasket the coolant is shooting out of without directly inspecting your car. I can say that it is not common for a head...
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Cost to change old fuse 2008 Mazda 3
Fuse replacement averages $72 to $91 but you can get an exact quote if you click on "Get a Quote" at YourMechanic's fuse replacement service page. Fuses are located in a variety of spots in the car including in an...
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My car won't start
Try to replace the battery and clean the battery terminals first. It is also possible your Jeep has a defective totally integrated power module (TIPM). This module powers everything to do with starting and running the vehicle. The noise you...
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Oil under car
Oil leaks generally will become worse over time. Locations where leaks commonly develop are at the valve cover, oil pan or camshaft and crankshaft seals. The source of the oil leak will need to be located, and then the leak...
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check engine is on and speed is very low
You will need to have the engine checked and scanned to access the trouble codes. By doing this you'll be able to see if the engine camshaft variable valve timing actuator is working as intended. Make sure the oil and...
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I've recently had the driver's side spring done along with the pads and discs on the brakes. Since getting my car back it is now making a clicking noise.
Hi there. The noise could could be the suspension being loose or the brakes could be sticking on at first. Check the suspension out and see if there is anything that could be loose. If the suspension is tight, then...
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I have a problem with keeping the vehicle running
Hi there. You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...
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Doors not opening
The mechanical connections inside the door may have become worn or misaligned over time. In a few cases, the components just need some lubrication. An experienced mechanic, like the ones at YourMechanic, will able to spot the problem and advise...
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Having some serious coolant problems
Hello. If the car is overheating severely, the heads and/or block will warp and the engine will have to be rebuilt. Best not to drive it if you know it is overheating. If you are continually replacing coolant but it...
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Rough idle and RPM fluctuation
This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...
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key won't turn in ignition - can't. start car - steering wheel locked
Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle's key not turning, is not a bound steering wheel lock. It could be, a worn key. Try another key, if available. Don't have a duplicate key made, from the key...
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Problems with my CVT transmission.
Hi there. With the CVT system, there could be multiple internal transmission components or sensors that are causing this type of problem. However, it's also possible that simply flushing the transmission fluid and changing the filter would resolve this problem....
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Engine stalls sometimes but not all the time
Hello, Unfortunately, without additional information as to the make, model and year of your motorcycle it may not be possible to suggest what may be causing it to stall. Depending on whether or not it is fuel injected, or not...
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The car wont go over 4000 rpms
Hi there. This sounds like the engine timing is off. Check the camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor to see they are working. The computer has the engine in limp mode to keep the rpm's from going up. If the timing...
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Ck engine soon light is on
If your vehicle's check engine light illuminates, there is a malfunction that should be investigated and repaired. However, the seriousness of the malfunction is hard to judge unless and until a Code Scanner is used by the Mechanic to download...