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If you are feeling vibrations in the drivetrain when only going 20 to 40 miles then the problem is inside the transmission. If you just had the transmission rebuilt then take it back to the rebuilder to diagnose the problem...

This may be a result of a weak battery or a failing alternator. As you may know, your alternator is what is responsible for keeping your car's battery charged. When this is not working properly, this may result in a...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are different settings for each manufacturer, and you may need to hold the unlock and lock button down a little longer on your vehicle. However, if you are pressing the locking buttons twice,...

Hi there. Many serpentine belt tensioners have a built in gauge that can help you determine if it is in need of replacement. Here is a link to a picture of a similar style tensioner and what to look at...

The window itself is held in the door by a regulator which is attached to the window motor. This is controlled by the switch on the door. If the window regulator fails, the window can get stuck down. Some window...

There are a couple possibilities. The electric wiper motor has failed or blew a fuse, or the problem is in the wiper transmission linkage. When the plastic parts of the transmission are worn, the linkage can come apart. Grab a...

Hello. GM has a very lengthy technical service bulletin about this concern. The reference # is PIE0059, release date 03-19-10. They had an engineer look into the issue and it seems to me they had some low quality door latches....

If your car is making a clunking or rumbling noise, I suspect that perhaps a wheel bearing or CV axle has failed. However, it would be hard to properly diagnose this issue without an in-person inspection. I would recommend having...

Hi Anthony. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, a hard to start issue after completing wholesale changes is caused by something very simple - such as a loose or damaged ground wire to the coil, distributor or other...

This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning...

A starter like any other mechanical and electrical part is subject to failing sometimes for no apparent reason. However, sometimes this is misdiagnosed as well and often times mistaken for something much more simple like a fuse, relay, or starter...

Hello. The PVC valve shouldn’t cause your oil light to come on. Most likely, the problem is that the oil is low, which would cause the light to come on. The oil pressure could be faulty, which would also cause...

The electronic power steering Warning Light is located on the instrument panel, and is accompanied by a buzzing sound. When this light illuminates, there is a problem with the electronic power steering system. This issue can reduce your ability to...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like possibly low transmission fluid or a bad speed sensor or potentially a faulty transmission control module, which also controls the speed sensors. The transmission control module has various sensors such as vehicle...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. Replacing the oil pan can be tricky and time consuming. Often the engine or the transmission need to be moved or adjusted in order to access and work on the oil pan. Sometimes the...

For this code, there is a related technical service bulletin 06-06-04-003D dated March 20,2007. The TSB calls for installing a new EGR kit consisting of a new valve, tube, and wire connector, and directions to reprogram the powertrain control module....

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...

It sounds like you've covered the basics. Did the transmission shop check the fluids in the transmission and differentials? Very dirty fluid may contain metal shavings that cause the drivetrain to bind under load. It is not unusual to find...

Hello. If the caliper will not release from the rotor then the brake line should be cracked open first to see if there is pressure int he hydraulic system that is keeping it locked up. If not then the caliper...

Hi there. There are a couple of different reasons why a single cylinder would be misfiring. A common issue would be a lack of continuity throughout your spark plug coil, wire, and plug. Another problem you may be having is...

This might be due to a vacuum leak. Vacuum leaks are common in older vehicles because of the age of rubber lines, gaskets, etc. The vacuum leaks alter the air fuel mixture and as the engine tries to adjust it,...

Hello. It is perfectly fine to rev the engine in your car as long as you are not over doing it or holding it at a high rpm for long periods of time. If the engine is functioning normally and...

If the motor does make a noise when the Down button is pressed, then the motor is not the cause; either the regulator is binding the motor from turning the window up, or the switch needs to be replaced at...

A faulty mass air sensor can cause rough running due to the injection mapping being improperly set. Unplugging the sensor can, in some cases, cause the rough running to clear up as a fault is set and the engine computer...