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Hi there. Tapping on the fuse box to get a vehicle to start is an indication of a possible electrical issue, possibly a damaged fuse box or main relay. Land Rovers are notorious for having these issues after about 15...

The radiator having no coolant and oil in the coolant with the smoking out the exhaust is an indication you may have blown a head gasket or possibly the heater core broke and lost coolant then overheated the engine. Check...

This is likely related to a weak battery. You are correct in that batteries generally do not last long in heat or in extreme cold weather for that matter. The average life span for a battery in an area such...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Buick Cascada. Trouble code P0990 is a transmission fluid pressure fault. Possibly an internal fault in the transmission or there is a fluid leak. If the car didn't make it home, I suggest...

The EPC light refers to the Engine Power Control indicating a potential engine malfunction which is a general warning that could mean many different things such as the engine speed sensor, mass airflow sensor, or other issues related to throttle...

First thing you want to do on a Civic is check the valve lash. Check the adjustment for the mechanically adjustable valves. If the valves are off adjustment on Hondas they will do exactly what you are describing. The...

Jerking is a little too vague to precisely narrow in on the issues. Does it happen at high, low, or both speeds? Does it happen while driving straight or while turning? Does it happen while braking or acceleration? The issue...

Hello - while it is always good to know (and verify) continuous, appropriate service on any used vehicle you might purchase, it is still a good idea to have an experienced technician look the vehicle over for items that may...

Since the problems go away when the radio harness is unplugged, this sounds like a bad ground, or loose power supply connection related to that installation. The Ignition Off Draw fuse is on the main fuse block. Your Owner's Manual...

On many vehicles, the door panel does not need to be removed to replace the side mirror. The mirror usually has a small trim piece to cover up the mounting nuts on the interior side of the door. If you...

Hello, thanks for writing in. It sounds like the heater core and radiator core may be partly clogged. Have the flow through the radiator checked using a laser pointing temperature probe. If you find the radiator flow through the cores...

It's possible the clutch is slipping. If the issue is not clutch/transmission related then it would be diagnosed as a loss of power. Among the causes of loss of power are throttle body faults (electronic throttle controls, mass airflow sensor,...

Hey there. The problem sounds like the front brake pads have worn down to metal and now the brake pad has worn to the point it came out of the caliper bracket causing the pedal to drop. You should not...

It sounds as though your car is running too rich and fouling the spark plugs. There may be a problem with a temp sensor that is telling your controller that the engine is cold even after it warms up, so...

Air bags were not mandatory in vehicles until 1998 in the United States. You would see an air bag light come on the dash and then go out when you first turn on the key if you were equipped with...

If your vehicle is new, it will need to be broken in as the engine and brakes get their first work. Breaking in your vehicle can greatly improve its health and lifespan. There are a few different things you should...

Depending on how steep the hill is you may have to down shift to a lower gear on some hills to keep the rpms above about 2000 rpms. If the engine speed drops below this then it will start to...

Hi there. It really depends on the location of the motor (meaning if it's installed in the vehicle or loose and on an engine stand), that would factor into the price and whether this is a project one of our...

Hello - there are fittings at the radiator where the transmission oil lines go into the radiator side tank. Perhaps one or both of these fittings came loose, or broke - leaking fluid from that point? Gravity would do the...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity. There are numerous potential causes for your problem. One thing that comes to mind, however, is the ignition module. These are known for being problematic on your vehicle. The...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 2010 Ford Transit Connect. It sounds like there may not be a crank signal occurring at the normal cranking speed. If there is not, then the engine will not start. If adding...

This is a very common problem for your type of vehicle. Most likely what has happened is that the blower motor is going bad. As a result of that, it is drawing too much current. What is likely to be...

Hi Mark. For your specific year, make and model, you should use 5W-20 multi-viscosity API SN certified oil that meets Chrysler standard MS-6395. The API certification, viscosity, and the just cited Chrysler standard should be printed on the motor oil...

The first thing to do is to scan the computer systems to get the codes stored for the traction light being on. The noise may be coming from the sway bar links or the struts are worn and will make...

If you want to remove a CD from your vehicle’s CD player, simply press the eject button, which sits next to the CD slot. The CD will be partially ejected from the slot, and you can remove it all the...