Hello. Let's get these questions answered for you. All vehicles should be serviced per the manufacturers maintenance schedule. The owners manual contains this schedule that is set up to best maintain the service of any vehicle. There is no...
There was a Ford recall involving the power steering system on your model so you should check with Ford to be sure that any warranty related work was already performed or perhaps should be performed. Hopefully, you have already received...
In order to get the door skin replaced you will need to look into different body shops to get quotes. Be aware of low ball quotes. If you get the door skin replaced you will also need to have it...
The coolant may not be leaking, but fumes from the overflow can be smelled when it is running hot. Your vehicle should be checked to see if the fans are working, and the thermostat is okay. A pressure test for...
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Most likely what has happened is that when you were compressing the caliper to install the new brake pads, you compressed the caliper too fast and blew out the inner seal(s) in your...
The a/c on these vehicles have a few different things that can render the AC inoperative. The most common is the compressor failure. The compressor failure would require multiple parts to be replaced if it fails. I recommend you have...
Hi there. Usually there are some good videos on YouTube.com that show how to complete this step, but after searching; I've not found any for your particular vehicle. Typically, the owner manual inside your glove box will give you detailed...
The AC could have a leaking compressor or condenser, and would need to be checked and tested for the failure. The exhaust rumbling may be the exhaust pipe rusted through. This is common on some of these cars, and would...
I wouldn't put a fuel pump on it just yet. There are a number of other possible faults. The first thing I would check for is air leaks. Any air that can get into the engine without passing through the...
Hello. There could be a problem with your transmission's lower gears. The transmission uses the lower gears when the truck has to pick up speed, go up hills, and haul heavy loads. If the low gears are not operating properly...
Hi there. There are many reasons why windshield wipers may not work, ranging from a fuse or electrical relay being blown that powers the wiper module - which relays power from the switch to the motor. You might want to...
The AC condensers on these cars are known to leak, according to most owners that have had AC problems. Diagnosis of the inoperative AC depends on inspection of the AC condenser for leakage. The AC condenser is in front of...
Hello. You can try and clean the IAC valve, but if it is bad, it will need replacement. Cleaning the IAC valve would only be a temporary fix. The IAC valve is usually attached to the throttle body, and can...
It might be that the cooling system was not completely filled. If the technician was in a hurry, he may not have given the engine time to "burp" while filling the system. To correctly fill the cooling system , the...
Yes, the fuel sending unit is part of the fuel pump module. If there is an open in the fuel sending unit this will can you the false readings you are experiencing. The tank will have to be dropped to...
There may be a few different reasons for a vehicle to not have power to go up a hill. You need to first determine if it is the engine or transmission problem. If the transmission is not downshifting or is...
Hello - the short answer is "Yes", the ABS problem code needs to be cleared with an appropriate Scan/Reset tool. This also begs the question "Was the ABS specific code read when the ABS light first came on, so that...
Hi There, Depending on the type of tires (with rotation marks vs without rotation marks), the tires will be rotated in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Our mechanics are able to do this with the use of a jack and jack...
Hi there. Check the battery cables to see if they are are tight and clean. If the cables are loose or corroded, then clean them and tighten them up. If the cables are fine, then check the battery voltage and...
Buenos Dias: There are multiple issues that could be causing the problem in your 2007 Toyota Corolla. Usually the engine stumbling you're referring to is caused by fuel injectors that have become clogged or dirty. This is known as a...
This sounds like a fuel, ignition or engine management (sensor) issue that occurs during particular engine speed/engine load "windows". You can drive the car while an assistant views engine operating conditions on a real time scanner to determine if critical...
Hello. The inner door panel will have to be removed before the actuator can be removed properly. There are also connection rods to the actuator that need to be removed as well. My suggestion would be to have a certified...
The PCV valve (mounted through a grommet in the valve cover) connects to a plastic "stand-off" that is mounted to the intake manifold. That "stand-off" that you are referring to is a plastic connector and has no purpose other than...
