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Hi Destiny. When the AC is turned on or your vehicle is activating a "cooling mode", the engine undergoes a tremendous amount of load. When this occurs, existing problems that can be hidden in most cases will accelerate and cause...

Your vehicle is probably equipped with daytime running lights, whereas the other car you saw was not. On your vehicle, these lights will stay illuminated regardless of whether the exterior light switch is in the on or off position. There...

The knocking noise is the piston rod bearings or the crankshaft main bearings. A failure of either of these will create a drop in oil pressure along with the knock. This internal engine failure will only get worse and will...

If the alarm system will not turn off, and the car will not start, I would first try unlocking the driver side door manually with the key, and if it has a remote, checking to see that the remote's battery...

Unfortunately, this is something that older cars suffer from. Vacuum lines are made of rubber. Over time, the rubber in the engine compartments begins to get hard and brittle. Once this happens it no longer performs its job properly and...

Many different faults can cause the vehicle to shift roughly. The most common would be low fluid level in the transmission, transmission mounts, the torque converter, or one of the shift solenoids. If you'd like to get this checked before...

Hello. It sounds like you have a bad connection. If the alternator is fine, then the negative battery connections should be checked. It is common for negative ground connections to become loose or corroded which will cause this. If those...

A head gasket that leaks or seeps in any way will require the cylinder head to be removed in order to properly fix the leak. In the case of your Chevy Malibu, I would recommend enlisting the assistance of a...

The map lights are located on the ceiling, in between the driver and front passenger seats. Each of the two lights is turned on by pressing the lens. The lights are turned off the same way.

Unfortunately this is an issue that has plagued Patriots for years, with apparently no one solution that proved reliable in all cases. However, there are two procedures that have proven effective in a lot of cases: Replace the sunroof seal...

The shaking when you brake is most likely caused by one of more of your brake rotors being warped. Your steering wheel not being straight could be due to a worn suspension component in the front of your Jeep. This...

To eliminate the possibility of air anywhere in the hydraulic braking system, you can bleed all wheel cylinders (calipers) even if you have worked on only one. Start with the longest brake line and finish with the shortest line. That's...

It sounds like you may have a weak ABS wheel sensor and a loose wheel bearing. When you hit the brakes, the sensor losing signal may be causing the ABS to activate. You would need to have the ABS diagnosed...

To find the source of the parasitic draw, a proper test must be performed on the vehicle. The test includes using a multi-meter to measure system load while removing fuses or relays. If the system load changes dramatically after removing...

Hi PTG. Thanks for contacting us today. Based on your inquiry, there are a few possible issues going on with your Mazda 3. If the vehicle has issues accelerating after the vehicle has come up to operating temperature, it's possible...

I believe you need to replace all of your mounts. You are saying it is touching the frame, so I would suggest the rest of them be replaced also. You may also look around and see if you have anything...

It's getting harder and harder to do modifications to a car, even minor ones without causing other issues. The lighting module is clearly not seeing the levels that it expects to see when it powers up the lights. Many accessory...

Hello. I strongly suggest checking the starter, alternator and even the new battery to make sure that they are all in working order. Testing those three will give you a better perception of why it's not starting. If you need...

If the hydraulic system was opened, for example, if rebuilt calipers were installed, then yes it could very well be that the entire four wheel system needs to be carefully bled, preferably using a pressure bleeder, and also being mindful...

Hi there: The throttle position sensor is the most common component that causes similar idle issues you're experiencing, so it makes sense that replacing the TPS might be a good start. However, other issues could include dirty throttle body or...

A fluctuating fuel gauge on your Oldsmobile is an indication that the fuel level sensor is failing. When this happens, you will notice that the fuel gauge is moving as you turn corners and the gas sloshes around inside your...

Such a small amount of coolant may not completely damage the system, but you still do not want it in the power steering system. The power steering system uses a hydraulic fluid and engine coolant may cause the fluid to...

The noise sounds like a lifter tapping on the engine. This is caused by dirty engine oil and or a plugged oil filter. I recommend servicing the engine oil and filter first. If the noise continues, then I recommend seeking...

The starter solenoids on the expeditions are known to just quit with no warning. Before replacing the solenoid however, the battery should be fully charged and load-tested to eliminate it from being the issue. The solenoid is tested via a...