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1995 Honda Accord - Failed emissions due to having 1500 of 900 NOx ppm. Is there an easy fix here? They are saying it will cost me
If you are producing too much NOX this means your combustion is running too hot. This is usually caused by the engine running too lean or the EGR system is not flowing enough to cool the combustion. You should remove...
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Limp mode 30 codes
Thanks for writing in about your 2012 Ford E-350 Econoline. Anytime you get a lot of codes for the same thing, it is common practice to document the codes and then clear them. After clearing the codes, road test to...
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Maintenance Suggestions
When you bought your car, along with the owners manual, there is a factory recommended service schedule booklet. Following the recommendations on that booklet is crucial while the car is under factory warranty. If the services the manufacturer recommends at...
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My car is leaking light brownish half dollar size kind of right under the glove compartment is for almost 2 weeks
Hello. There are a few common causes for a light brown leak. You did not mention whether the leak was under the car or inside, so I will provide an answer to both. If the leak is outside...
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how do I install a load resistor so that my alternator doesn't drain my battery
I'm not sure what you were told but a load resistor will only drain your battery and charging system more. It sounds like you have a problem in the charging system not providing enough power for the electrical load you...
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Cables that unlatch and unlock tailgate have rusted out, and I do not have a way to get into the trunk.
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Most truck lock cylinders can only be accessed by removing the rear seats, the trunk cover and crawling inside the trunk or contacting a locksmith to unlock the trunk from the outside. As far...
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Car losing oil, excessive transfer case fluid
Hello. These two systems are separate so they would not be related. If the transfer case is overfilled then it was either filled too high when it was last serviced or water got into it if you have driven through...
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ticking noise what is it?
The ticking noise from the engine may be from a solenoid that starts to come on after you start to accelerate, like an EGR valve solenoid. If the noise is from the exhaust, then you may have a leak in...
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Won't start 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Hi there - as you suspect, a failed alternator, or serpentine belt (which drives the alternator) or its tensioner, could have failed and caused the behavior you are now seeing. Even a loose belt due to a weak tensioner could...
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How do you use the keyless entry pad to activate/deactivate the Auto Lock feature?
While you can use the message center in your car, or the door lock switch itself to activate or deactivate the Auto Lock feature, you can also use the keyless entry pad on the outside of the driver door if...
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Rumbling noise and brake light
The brake light is there to let you know when the brake fluid is low. It is very common for it to turn on and off when it is right at the point of being to low. When you stop,...
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My 1988 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has power in reverse but spits and sputters with hardly any power in drive.
Hello and thank you for your question. Sounds like the manual valve is out of adjustment and the transmission is applying the forward and reverse input clutch at the same time. This will cause the issue you are having. You...
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My car will not go into gear after being shifted from park to drive.
Hi there. Check the transmission and see if the cable is moving when the shifter is moved from the park position to the drive position. If the cable is not moving, then either the cable is broken or the shifter...
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Factory radiator defect caused transmission fluid to contaminate transmission
Hello! I would suggest to using a radiator that has an abundance of good reviews from other customers. If the radiator is in fact causing the issues you've described there should definitely be other people who have already voiced their...
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2004 acura mdx timing belt service: what components do you recommend replacing
Hello, thank you for writing in. When changing the timing belt, it is often recommended to change the water pump, chain tensioner, and the gaskets involved with accessing the timing chain. The price is vary greatly depending on what kind...
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Why won't my van crank?
Look at your dash when you turn on the key to see if the theft light is on. If it is, then you have a problem where the theft system is not deactivating. Try to get out and lock all...
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Brake lights stuck on
Unfortunately the brake light switch has no adjustments. If it is faulty, it will need to be replaced again. My recommendation is to have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, install a new brake light switch.
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код ошибки 5720, и 9Е01 И 9С01 И 1F
I'm sorry, but the best translation to English I was able to get was that you want us to describe the errors that you listed for your 2006 Volvo XC90. There may have been some loss in translation, but the...
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Smoking under VW Touran at standstill
It is possible that an auxillary heater of some kind could be contributing to this issue. However, most of the time smoke is coming from the engine bay of your vehicle, the smoke is coming from a fluid that is...