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Check engine light
Without additional detail as to the symptoms of the car and how it is running, this may be difficult to diagnose. The coolant temperature sensor is generally something that when not working properly, will cause the car to run hot....
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no power to fuel sending unit in tank
The fuel pump relay in the engine relay box powers the fuel pump to run, but the fuel pump relay is turned on and off by the engine control module on pin 19 brn/wt wire grounding the circuit. You will...
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My ford 500 2007 leaked out the oil and shut down on the road. The leak is fixed but it wont start. What could be the problem
When you leaked out all the oil, the oil pressure was lost in the engine. This loss of pressure caused all the moving parts to be starved of oil and no longer lubricated. You most likely seized the engine bearings....
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One of my power windows will not raise.
Hi there, thanks for writing in. It's hard to give a specific answer with no specific details regarding your vehicle or your exact problem, though I can tell you that there are several possibilities of what could be wrong. It...
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Lights going in and out on my jeep.
You need to have your brake light bulbs checked for possible cross over connection inside the bulbs. The shorted bulb could do this. If all bulbs check out then the sockets need to be checked for making proper connections. If...
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change language for gps for 2015 santafe
Hi H. H. Thanks for contacting us today. This video is for a 2017, but the process should be the same for your 2015. You can refer to your owner manual for specific steps as well.
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How do I put my iPod in repeat mode?
When your iPod is in repeat mode, it will replay the track that you are currently listening to. You can set your iPod to repeat by pressing the Repeat button. Press this button a second time to turn off repeat....
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Engine & turbo stutter at 60mph
If you are having an issue with the engine sputtering at highway speeds, it may be related to your fuel system. I would recommend having your fuel system checked by a qualified professional due to the fact that gasoline is...
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How do I use the sunshade?
The sunshade covers the moon roof, to keep excess light and glare from entering your vehicle. When you open the moon roof, the sunshade will automatically open as well. However, at any point you can manually open or close the...
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Car is is idling low, poorly, and is getting bad mpg.
Based upon the symptoms you are describing, it sounds like you may have a faulty camshaft position sensor. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel injection timing. It gathers...
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My cooling fans are not working, what should I check?
Usually if the power supplied to the fan is good (meaning the relay and the fuses), that indicates that the fan motor is broken or you have a ground issue. The best way to know for certain is to check...
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Buying a car--2016 Camry V6 with 6-speed auto vs. Accord 6 with the CVT
Yes it is true. I'd go for the Camry by far. Those 6-speed autos are tried-and-trusted transmissions. They can last a really long time. For Hondas, it has always had problems with the automatic transmissions and the CVTs are even...
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Recommendation on choosing an SUV to buy--Honda CR-V or RAV 4
Yes, but a Rav 4 without a doubt would outlast it by far. I'd buy the Rav 4. They are going to last longer. Hondas used to be really solidly built, but they've gone downhill in the last decade, decade-and-a-half....
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Hard brake pedal
Your vacuum pump should not be leaking and should be replaced. The brake booster and booster check valve should be checked to see if they are holding vacuum or if they leak, causing the vacuum motor to run too often....
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How do I turn on the rear view camera?
The rear view camera provides excellent visibility when you are reversing your vehicle. This system operates with a camera above your license plate, which displays an image on your display. The rear view camera will automatically turn on when the...
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Oil is leaking onto the spark plugs
Oil on the spark plugs can come from a failed seal, or it can come from a failed valve cover gasket. The spark plug well seals you are referring to can be changed. It is a slightly lengthy process to...
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My headlights do not turn off
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...
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All of a sudden it dies while driving?
Hi, thanks for writing in. This could well be a failure of the fuel pump relay, or the crankshaft position sensor. Both electronic components which can start failing from heat/use, then cool off and work again. Over time, sometime a...
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buying for 22,000.00
That is a very tough question to answer without being able to see the vehicle first hand. That is a lot of miles, but if it was mostly highway miles, that isn't so bad. If it was a lot of...
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Multiple misfire codes and hard shifting
Hello. I would start by doing a compression test. From the codes you are getting to the way that is is running and the sound that you hear it sounds like you have a failed valve seat. When this occurs...
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Kia Rio infrequently and at different temps/speeds, sputters and has engine hesitation; Several parts already replaced but still has problem
In order to diagnose this problem, a mechanic would need to duplicate the problem happening. The most common problem would be the fuel pump is losing pressure, or one of the sensors (like the throttle position sensor) is intermittently causing...
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Heater not working
Your vehicle has a control valve in the heater hoses the either blocks or allows the hot coolant to flow into the heating system. This control valve is operated by engine vacuum via several solenoids that are controlled by the...
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Clunking sound after replaced ball joints
There may be a recall pertaining to the tack bar welds breaking on this vehicle. Call your local Ram dealership and see if your vehicle is affected by recall 15V541000. If you have play up and down but not side...
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check engine lights wont clear, shifting problems
You did not mention the codes you got? This would help in the diagnosis of the problem for you. The main reason a code will not go away when you try and delete them is the problem is active and...
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Milky residue at the oil cap
That depends on a lot of things. If you don't drive much, especially if you are one of those people like my wife who drives 3 miles to work and 3 miles back, you can get an oily residue. ...