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Hi there. You could be losing antifreeze in either the combustion cylinders or the engine valley. Inspect the spark plugs for signs of antifreeze entering the cylinder. If there is an intake manifold leak or any other leak that could...

This code relates to a misfire which may be caused by many different reasons. This may be caused by faulty spark plug wires or plugs, a faulty coil pack, faulty O2 sensors or potentially a dirty or clogged fuel injector....

Hi there. The best advice we can offer is for you to purchase a service and repair manual for your 2005 Jeep, or request a detailed diagram of the transmission and supporting components from a Jeep dealership. This will tell...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. If the engine has a knocking noise, a sensor will not cause this issue. A timing belt will not cause a knock unless the timing belt has jumped a tooth. Other belts just...

Your concern sounds like your serpentine belt. After time corrosion and/or rust can build up in the grooves of the pulleys and the belt causing such a sound to be produced. The tensioner should also be inspected for proper operation,...

An easy way to isolate if the ignition coil is the problem is to swap the #8 coil with another cylinder. Swap the #8 coil with the coil from the adjacent cylinder, then clear the codes. If the code remains...

PCM's rarely fail excepting cases where there is a whole model year, or production run, where a known issue arose in the field (e.g., bad capacitors being one example in certain Toyotas but even that was a long time ago)....

What exactly was wrong with the "valve cover"? Valve covers are not typically replaced unless the cover is cracked or deformed. On cars, the check engine light can, occasionally, come on, stay awhile and then disappear never to be seen...

I suggest you leave this extensive list of issues to a professional technician, such as the ones at YourMechanic for repair. These problems are likely unrelated and will require individual attention. The dash lights and horn are probably issues with...

If it is water alone, that would just simply be due to too many short trips perhaps combined with a stuck open thermostat. The solution is to change the oil more frequently. Engine coolant would be a problem though. Do...

You will need to use a scanner to activate the ABS bleed function. If you still cannot get fluid out of any brakes then you may have a problem with the ABS module. The bleed function should work unless there...

Without hearing the sound, I can't really give you any sound advice. I can however give you a diagnostic path to follow. If you can recreate the sound while sitting still, then the first order of business is to locate...

Hopefully, the issue is a blown fuse, in which case, you can check your fuses and make the repair yourself. Otherwise, you may need to take your Audi to the dealership, as convertible top repair often requires the use of...

Hi there. Typically when the transmission shifts at a higher RPM than usual, it's caused by transmission fluid that is old or obstructed in the hydraulic lines of the transmission. The best way to resolve this issue is to have...

An impact that can bend a rim can cause further damage which are not immediately visible. Issues with bent tires may also indicate further problems with the suspension or steering. I would have this issue looked over by a certified...

Hi there. Unfortunately we don't enough data from you to answer this question. We need to have the year, make and model of vehicle and the identification of the services completed to give you a good answer. Thanks.

Generally when one engine or transmission mount fails, others may fail soon after. When one mount fails, added stress is placed on the remaining mounts to hold the engine and transmission in place. Your vehicle should have 4 engine and...

Hi there. A low coolant level can illuminate the service light and create the heating and AC problem you have described. Check the coolant level while the engine is cold and top it off as necessary. Also, look around the...

The problem may not be the hub or studs, but the rim. Look at the inside of the rim-centering hub to see if it has damage where it has not been seated properly or is unable to be seated. If...

No, it is not normal. They shouldn't cycle that fast. When the fan is on, the fans generally run as long as the compressor is running. So, if you live in an area where it's really hot like Arizona, you...

Hi there. Your issue might be caused by a faulty O2 sensor. You might want to read this article about the P0174 OBD-II trouble code as it will show you possible causes, symptoms and solutions to resolve the problems. ...

Hi there. Check the fuel pump to see if it is energizing, and check the fuel pump relay to see if it is clicking when you turn on the key. If the relay is not clicking, then remove the relay...

This is a tough question to answer over a message. I really need to see what you have purchased and what the original looks like. From my experience, installing an LED light should be the same as installing another bulb....