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Both of these sensors have to do with sending air mass and pressure information to the engine computer. It is likely you have a vacuum leak or these sensors are starting to fail and are offering the engine computer false...

Hi there. Check the fuel filter and the fuel water separator for if they are old and need changed. Check the fuel water separator for a valve on the bottom and if there is a valve, if you can open...

The rough idle may be caused by a variety of things, but this happens most commonly when the mass air flow sensor or the idle air control module have failed. The mass air flow sensor is responsible for monitoring the...

Hi there. A loose part of a trimming in the back near the boot lid can cause the sound to echoing to the front of the dashboard. Remove the center console to the dash board and you can see the...

Is your car a manual or automatic transmission? Depending on which your vehicle is you could have very different problems. Your gear shift linkage could be broken, or there may be a problem with the transmission itself. Unfortunately, without more...

If you just had a shock replaced and the noise did not start until the shock was installed, then I suggest having the shock mounts checked to make sure they are seated properly when they were put in. If the...

You can still have a leaking rack and pinion or power steering hose and as long as fluid is full will have steering. Have the system checked to isolate where the leak is and then repair as soon as possible...

Since the car is new and under warranty, the Honda dealer should be able to help you out with this. If it's a noise that's more obvious over rough or course pavement, and less so on smooth pavement, it can...

Hi there. Anytime you have a problem with the steering wheel feeling stiff, it's commonly due to an air bubble stuck in the hydraulic lines that make up the power steering system. However, since we don't know what kind of...

This is a common symptom of failing wheel bearings. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the rollers and the race...

A lifetime warranty is a gimmick designed to get you to buy an alignment but, of most relevance, the offering or existence of such an exaggerated warranty has no relationship WHATSOEVER to the likelihood of a shop actually following the...

Hi there. Unfortunately, we need quite a bit more information from you, including what year, make and model of vehicle you're talking about, and what symptoms you're experiencing with the vehicle. YourMechanic.com offers basic automotive repair and service recommendations. Thanks....

The most likely cause for lights flickering would be a bad or loose ground. Make sure battery terminals are tight. Make sure the battery and other engine grounds are tight. Check the connector and harness at each headlight to be...

A few different faults can cause this sort of malfunction. The most likely would be the ABS control module, traction control sensor failure, traction control module, or a wiring fault. Any of these issues are causing the car's computer to...

Hi Tim. Thanks for sending your question to us today. There could be a few different issues causing this problem, ranging from a damaged shift solenoid to an obstruction of debris inside the transmission hydraulic lines. A blown inner seal...

Hi there. The only thing that could cause the severe issues that you are having with your vehicle is a leak in the exhaust system and having cold water enter the catalytic converter causing the chamber to collapse. Check the...

Hello. EMI (electromagnetic interference) is electromagnetic energy that is passed through electronic devices. EMI is disruptive and can affect bluetooth devices and/or your GMC Safari's electronic system if not properly shielded. This is not a common problem, but it is...

Hi There, What you are referring to is what is called a serpentine belt. This is a belt that powers the majority of the major engine components. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to...

The center console compartment provides extra storage between the two front seats. To open the compartment, press the release knob and slide the compartment open. To close the compartment, press the release knob and slide the compartment closed.

When this situation occurs, the first thing I look for is checking the fuses or electrical relays to the ECU. In general, the most common cause of being unable to connect to the scanner or to the ECU is caused...

Hi there: On a four cylinder or small six cylinder engine, accelerating the engine past 4,000 RPM on a consistent basis is not a good idea. The power band on lower gears tops out around the 4,500 to 5,000 RPM...

Hi there. This is a sure sign of a blown head gasket. This can happen when the car overheats causing the cylinder head gasket to fail. When this happens, this will allow oil to leak into the engine coolant passages...

Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by a wide variety of issues. If the Check Engine Light has come on, then I would recommend retrieving the trouble codes as the possibilities could be many. Issues with the fuel...

Hi there. The battery in the key fob remote has depleted out and needs replaced. Then after replacing the battery in the key fob remote, you will have to reprogram the remote to your vehicle to make the doors lock...