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Hello - on some vehicles, the positive battery cable is quite long, going from the starter to the rear passenger seat or trunk area - literally 15' long. Besides costing quite a bit for the part, the labor to install...

Hello there, a whining noise is a common problem with your 2004 Honda Accord. There are many potential causes for this noise but the most likely are a belt idler, tensioner, alternator, water pump, AC compressor, timing belt, or a...

A fault with a fuse would more likely result in non operation rather than continuous operation. ECM's rarely go bad, indeed of the ones "claimed" to be bad, that is of those sent in as warranty returns, based on surveys...

Hi Davian. Thanks for contacting us today. When this occurs, it usually is caused by two things. First, there may be an exposed wire (a ground in most cases) that is shorted or not attached correctly, or the pump itself...

Not all the teeth need to be present in order for the pulleys to turn. However, the only way to tell if the cam and crankshaft were really in the right position relative to one another is to line them...

Hello, As you know, there are 4 parts to the combustion cycle; the intake, combustion, compression and exhaust. The intake stroke takes place as the piston begins at top dead center (T.D.C.) and ends at bottom dead center (B.D.C.). In...

First of all, if the coil spring is broken, the car will be sagging at the left front. I have worked on cars for over twenty years and have never seen a coil spring just snap, unless someone has attempted...

Hi there. I would not recommend bypassing any electrical connections that are used in conjunction with any security system. It typically creates more problems than helps. You might want to consult with a local car audio / alarm installation company...

You will need to have the local mechanic like one from YourMechanic inspect the vehicle top to see if they can get the vehicle back together. I would recommend checking into another auto upholstery shop to see if there is...

The white smoke is a sign that coolant or water is leaking into the cylinders. The radiator and overflow container are examined and checked for the right amount of fluids. The engine oil is checked next to make sure it...

A battery can't cause this. An overheating engine is due to a problem with the cooling system and the cooling system alone. If it is overheating and won't run, this is unfortunately a bad sign. Replacing the water pump...

I would not recommend driving your truck under these conditions to prevent transmission damage. My first recommendation would be to have your transmission system inspected by an automotive service professional to locate the source of the leak. Possible leak sources...

Running out of gas can damage the fuel pump. Gasoline acts to lubricate and cool the fuel pump as it runs. Running it dry can overheat and damage the pump. Have a certified technician check and/or replace the fuel pump...

If the oil pressure light is on, it is best not to run the engine. If the warning light really reflects low pressure, then there is inadequate oil to the engine bearings and other parts. A quick test using a...

Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. If you'd like to receive an estimate to have one of our mobile mechanics come to your location to replace a fuel injector, please click this link to the service page. Once on...

It sounds like you may have a couple of different issues going on here. At idle your car should be hovering around 750-800 RPM's consistently. This is generally controlled by the idle air control valve which a valve that reads...

Hi there. Although this video is for an Alero, the motor on your Silhouette is identical. You can watch the video to see where the filter is located and how to remove.

Extending the sun visor allows you to block sunlight and brightness that is coming in through the center of the windshield. To extend one of the sun visors, first unfold it. Then, detach the end of the visor that is...

Hi there. The No Bus message is actually a pretty major issue that is common with late 1990's and early 2000's Dodge vehicles. It's actually telling you that there is a communication error to the ECU, or the Engine Control...

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 that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

If you have a key fob, I would recommend locking and unlocking the doors with that to see if this resolves the issue. If you do not have a key fob, you can try to lock and unlock the doors...

The parking brake cables or the handle linkage is binding. The other possible problem could be the rear brakes bound up inside the drums. The mechanic would have to release the brakes by the adjusted if the binding is found...

Since the AC compressor is driven off the engine crankshaft, turning the AC on puts more of load on the engine. This often intensifies any underlying engine performance problems. I think your friend is referring to a vacuum leak,...

High beams on your truck can become useful when driving at night when there are no street lamps or other cars around. The high beams can increase your range of vision. To turn on the high beams. Make sure...

The air conditioning system brings cold air into your vehicle, to help keep you cool on hot days. To turn on the air conditioning, press the A/C button in the middle of the Fan Speed Control knob. A light will...