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hydraulic clutch stuck in gear
Hello. I suggest checking the shift linkages and the hydraulics of the clutch system. When putting the engine back in, the shift linkages may have been put back out of adjustment, or air could have been trapped in the clutch fluid. Bleeding...
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Can you please assist me regarding my ford bantam 2004 model 1.3 xi. It does not start when its raining or partly cloudy.
Hi there. Usually electrical issues are common when it is wet out. I recommend replacing the spark plugs as they are not producing enough spark for added moisture in the atmosphere. Then check all of the ground wires to the...
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tick in motor while idling and going above 3rd gear. its a 06mazda5 manual trans whats the issue
It is possible that this issue only happens at certain RPMs. I would suspect that the ticking sound is either coming from the engines valvetrain or something loose near the clutch area causing a rattle of sorts. I would not...
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My car won't shift out of 1st gear. I replaced the engine with one from a Saturn, now it won't shift up.
The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) has failed or lost power to the transmission and computer system. The computer needs to recognize the road speed to perform an up shift. Check the VSS to make sure the harness is plugged in...
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Wire shorted and truck won't start.
Further diagnosis will be necessary to find out which wire was shorted and the circuit that was affected by the electrical problem before the failed system or component can be determined. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic...
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Power steering fluid leak
Power steering leaks are pretty common on trucks like yours. The power steering pump builds the pressure necessary to provide power assist to your gear. The high pressure fluid flows from the pump to the gear via a high pressure...
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Dome light unit fell down
The sun visor has no serviceable parts and would need to be replaced if it is unable to stay in its stowed position. If the mounting hardware on the dome light is damaged then the dome light assembly will need...
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Transmission slipping.
This fault code is set when the torque converter lock up function does not activate within one to 3 minutes of cruising at least 50 miles per hour. There are several things that can cause this fault, anything from worn...
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Co2 sensors are detected as malfunctioning . Can I still drive with this problem until i can afford to fix. 1 week.
The codes you are getting may be directed to the O2 sensors but can be caused by a computer system or fuel system malfunction. You should get each code diagnosed to find out what is the cause of the rich...
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when braking forcefully, when the rear end bounces back down it makes a bump bump noise from my suspension any ideas?
Have you checked to make sure your spare tire is secure? If it is, then you may be hearing the sway bar link arm bushings. Double check the shocks and strut upper mounts are secure. If you need help having...
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Noise in shifter
Hello there, a few different faults will cause a shifter noise in your 2013 Dodge Charger. If the ABS light came on at the same time and it is linked to a speed sensor than this may be linked to...
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What could cause the ac off engine temp high to come on after replacing the water pump on a 2011 Chevy cruze
It sounds like you may either have a faulty thermostat that may be sticking causing the temperature fluctuation or potentially have a faulty temperature gauge inside the vehicle that may be providing inaccurate readings. The thermostat regulates the flow of...
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Cabin filling with gravel dust
Hi there. Assuming your door seals are good, the only thing that I can imagine is going on is one of two things. Either your AC is set to blowing air from the outside of the vehicle or your interior...
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My car is slow to pull off and sometimes stall like it's not going anywhere then my rpm starts at 500 & by 30mph its 3500
You should have the transmission checked to see if there are stored codes for the transmission? You may have engine codes causing the vehicle to go into failure management mode and will limit the transmission shifting and will have low...
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My park 2003 Cadillac Escalade was hit on the front driver side knock a foot from where it was parked and back up on the center is.
Due to the collusion on the vehicle, the exhaust system was damaged and causing excessive air to get into the exhaust before the oxygen sensors. If the engine light was not on before the accident and now it is on,...
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New front pads & rotors (2mths) and hear a grinding noise when coming to a slow gradual stop. What could be causing this?
Hello, thank you for writing in. The last technicians that worked on your vehicle are not wrong. There are certain types of brake pads that will make a squealing noise when the brakes are applied. These are typically made from...
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I need some answers in order to get my permit. please help
Hello. Let's get these questions answered for you. All vehicles should be serviced per the manufacturers maintenance schedule. The owners manual contains this schedule that is set up to best maintain the service of any vehicle. There is no...
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i have a 03 Mitsubishi galant and my service engine soon light came on. should i get an oil change?
Hi Victoria. Thanks for contacting us today. If the engine is stalling occasionally, it's likely due to a fuel system component failure, such as a mass air flow sensor or other fuel system component. The warning light or service engine...
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Maybe ECT sensor or CHT sensor??
After doing some research, the only thing I found that has only two wires to a connector in the back of your motor is the evaporative control valve. The CHT is in the front of the motor and this engine...