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The interchange, and answer to your question, depends on exactly how your column was originally set up, that is is there an overdrive switch, tilt function and so forth? All of these possibilities are cataloged at Car-Part.com and you can...

This may have been caused by many different things such as a faulty crank position sensor, a bad pickup inside the distributor or many other things affecting the ignition's ability to produce a spark. I would recommend having an expert...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. Tinting windows provides a variety of benefits. One of which is obviously protection against the sun. This is beneficial for you when driving, and your dashboard. It also adds security from passers-by vandals. With...

The front and rear brake pads are a different part and should not be rotated even if they were the same. This is the first time I have heard anyone say this in my 35 years as a master mechanic....

The engine is equipped with fuel injection and pumping the gas pedal may be an indication that the fuel pressure is lower than normal or that the throttle control valve is malfunctioning. I recommend having the computer scanned for codes...

Hi there. Quite often the type of vibration you are describing can be caused by a loose motor mount. It's not uncommon for only one side to wear out, but as one becomes loose, excessive pressure is applied to the...

A few faults can cause the vehicle to have a headlight that remains on. The most common problems include a wiring short to power, switch issue, or the headlight itself. If you'd like to get this fixed and you're tired...

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...

Check the ignition timing on the distributor and see if the timing is off. If the timing is good, then the accelerator pump in the carburetor or the fuel injectors are not working properly (if your vehicle has TBI injection)....

Hello - the required maintenance depends on which problem code is setting off the Check Engine light, and what the other symptoms are. A throttle position sensor failure will cause different behavior (and set different codes) than will a dirty...

It could be that the grinding noise you were hearing was the water pump bearings. Engine overheating can do extensive damage to your engine. I suggest you have a trained mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose or repair your...

Hi there. Depending on where you live, one of our mobile mechanics might be able to complete the wheel bearing replacement (click this link to submit a quote request) for your Subaru Outback. I would recommend that you have all...

Hi there. The 2006 Cadillac CTS has a front shock / strut assembly as opposed to the singular strut with coil over spring option that is common with passenger cars and some smaller SUV’s. I would recommend having this service...

Hi there: Once your vehicle starts, the job of the battery is pretty much complete. The alternator is what powers vehicle systems while the engine is running; which is possibly what's causing the battery to drain, and the engine to...

If it's running rich, it can easily flood the engine out and cause it to burn oil. So I would work on that first. But that said, realize that the only thing you are testing the engine compression is the...

The rusted rotors are from not driving the vehicle that often. When the rotors get wet and sit for a few days they will get rusted, even when new. If you are getting a grinding noise then the work will...

What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

Hi there. It sounds like you've certainly done some good checks. However, what was the fuel pressure? Each manufacturer has a specified fuel pressure required for the engine to run. There can definitely be plenty of fuel coming out of...

Hello, Code P1870 relates to the transmission slipping as you describe. This code can be set off for a few reasons such as towing a trailer as this puts additional stress on the lockup function of the transmission. This may...

What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by vehicle...

If the coolant level is so low that the temperature sensor that is threaded into the cooling passageways does not contact any coolant, you could get a false reading on the dash temperature gauge. In addition, it is possible that...

Hello there. Anytime you smell gasoline inside the cabin of a car, truck or SUV; it's typically an indicator of a fuel leak. This is a situation that should not be avoided, as although it might seem to be a...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. Your description makes me get the impression that the vehicle may have two separate issues going on. The vibration is likely to do with the motor mounts. The engine mounts loose the...