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Loud noise from engine when starting
Hello. There are many components that can fail and cause an internal engine noise. On your car the most common is either a failure in the camshaft, this would cause a loud ticking, or a rod bearing which would cause...
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How do you maintain and clean the seat belts?
While your seat belts don’t require much in the way of maintenance, they do need to be kept clean and free of debris. It really just boils down to washing them periodically. Here’s how to do that correctly: Use...
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I torqued the axle nut on my 1996 BMW 328i to the spec of an M3 and want to know if I may have damaged the axle in some way.
Hi Marvin. Thanks for contacting us today. The main cause of over-torquing is using an impact or air wrench. However, the majority of damage occurs when the torqued component is in use, develops heat then cools. In your situation, catching...
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2003 Nissan altima hit pot hole and my car all of a sudden shut off I restarted it and it started but had no acceleration to it
That must have been a whale of a pot hole. Your car has an electronic throttle, so you shouldn't have any of the conventional problems with a cable, but I wonder if your accelerator position sensor has been somehow damaged....
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Carburetor needs adjustment.
Carburetors are devices that through the use of vacuum, mechanically deliver appropriate fuel amounts to an engine. The carburetor has several circuits each with its components. Some of the circuits use tiny holes to route air and fuel. As you...
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Transmission Jerks
Have the drive shaft joints and rear axle pinion bearing checked to see if they have excessive play. Also, check to see if you have any broken motor or transmission mounts. This should help narrow down the problem for you....
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Air is stuck In the defrost position
It is unfortunate that this has happened on such a new car. On the outside chance, it may just be a stuck button. If dirt or sticky liquids like soda or coffee ever got behind it, that could be making...
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Why does my car have rough idle and lack of power only on warm days?
This problem may be caused by a coolant temperature sensor, idle air control valve, throttle position sensor, or O2 sensor that may be failing. Use a digital volt ohm meter (DVOM) to check resistance on all of the sensors. If...
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Won't start but all lights and radio work
Hi, thanks for writing in. I would start with testing your battery with a multi meter. Even though your lights and radio are working, your battery may still not have enough voltage to start the car. Good batteries hold a...
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I have a 1978 Toyota hilux with the 20r engine it has fuel in the oil is it possible that the engine just got flooded?
Hi DJ. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few reasons why gasoline would mix with engine oil, ranging from gasoline leaking inside a vacuum line or a cracked intake manifold. I would change the oil and filter and...
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I had Throttle body replaced 2007 chevy uplander. Car reving highvand then alot of oily clear fluud started flowing from front mor
Hi there. It sounds like a lot going on, but we're here to help. If the throttle is still revving the engine very high at idle, then there may be something either stuck or a vacuum hose is loose. Listen,...
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Truck jerks trying to change gear around 45mph
This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
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Random misfire on cylinder one - 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Hello. Random misfires can be caused by a few different things. If the coil packs are all good then it may be possible that the issue is not related to the ignition system. A few other things that can cause...
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My cooling fan comes on after its been turned off for 10 mins. I have replaced one of three relays and the PCM
There is a cooling fan relay fuse in the fuse box that controls the relay switch. This can sometimes fail which will cause the relay to work intermittently causing the fans to also work intermittently. I would recommend checking and...
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Why does the car stop suddenly?
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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Noise and burning smell from brakes
Hello. Brakes are one of the more important systems on the car, so they should be repaired sooner than later. Being that there are a few variables here I would say there are two options: 1) Take the vehicle back...
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Wheel bearing going out
Hi there. A faulty wheel bearing will generally cause a growling noise similar to a chopping or cupping wear on the inner or outer edge of one or more tires. To determine this, the tire on the suspected wheel of...
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I have a Peugeot 307 2007 convertable, all of a sudden the car starts reversing whilst in drive idle waiting for lights to change
This can be caused by an internal leaking seal or valve body inside the transmission. You should have the transmission tested for proper pressures and failure codes for a defective shift solenoids.
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Automatic Twilight Sentinel not working
The twilight sentinel on your vehicle is composed of a light sensitive photo cell, a module, and the twilight sentinel switch which works in conjunction and parallel to the normal headlamp switch. Since the sentinel portion is not working at...
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Bike clutch problem
Hi there: Unfortunately we don't service or provide mechanical advice on motorcycles. Your best bet is to contact a local Royal Enfield specialist to receive the technical advice you're looking to receive. Good luck.
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Antitheft light flashing on dashboard
It sounds like the ignition switch has gone amiss. There is an antenna built into it to detect the proper key. If that malfunctions, your Anti-Theft Light will come on. The key not turning is a different problem. It is...
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Hi Ashley. I'm not sure whether or not you received our first reply via email, so here is a link of what we recommended. If you can't access it, here is a brief summary. Essentially, it's very difficult to tell...
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Loss of power, drive. 2010 Ford F150
Hello - check first for the correct fluid level (and condition - red and relatively clear) of transmission fluid. If fluid level and condition are proper, the problem is likely with the internals of the transmission: fluid pressure and valve...