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Hi. I'm thinking you have a broken timing belt causing the SUV not to start. If the timing belt breaks the engine jumps time and the engine has to be in time for it run. If the timing belt is...

A coolant leak can come from leaking hoses, a bad head gasket, an intake gasket, or a number of possible locations. This means that a mechanic would need to identify specifically where the leak is coming from first before making...

I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...

Without knowing what type of vehicle, I can only provide you with probable causes. These probable causes cover both vacuum and electronically controlled transmissions. The shift cable can be out of adjustment or broken. An improperly functioning vacuum modulator can...

Hi there. Your smog check is measured as to how efficiently your vehicle is burning fuel and air. Smog is reliant on many different components. Your EGR valve, vacuum, and also your catalytic converter are factored in. I would strongly...

Those faults are two totally separate issues. The P0441 is an evaporative emissions system fault, and the P0089 is a fuel pressure regulation fault. This generation of Audi A4 was notorious for high pressure fuel pump problems. There were multiple...

The sound may be due to a vacuum leak and that would include the PCV and EGR systems. There are other possibilities but initially the latter possibilities would be considered first. To get this problem investigated and resolved, your best...

The gearbox (transmission) that is in your vehicle will fit the years 2007 through 2010 from the Epica, Daewoo, and Tosca. They all have the same manual 5 speed transmission.

Although the person who serviced your vehicle the first time did not repair the issue, I think he might be correct about the fact that it could be an intake manifold gasket or a fuel pump issue. You may...

Hi there. This sounds like a concern I've seen several times. You stated that it sounded like it was sucking in air; a sign that a vacuum hose or hoses have been left or knocked loose. I suggest you go...

Hi there, The clanking noise you have described while turning, was most likely, the axle shaft cv joint making noise. Now, given the vehicle makes metal hitting noise, won't go when put into drive or reverse, and moves when in...

Hello. A wheel bearing going bad will definitely cause a rumbling or droning sound as you describe. This will generally get worse as you accelerate as more force is exerted on the bearing and it is caused to turn faster....

This is a sign of a potential vacuum leak in the brake booster. When there is not enough vacuum in the brake booster, this will cause a hydraulic pressure drop resulting in a soft brake pedal. If you'd like, a...

Hi there. It is possible that somebody has installed an aftermarket or bypass ignition system on this vehicle, as the standard OEM ignition lock cylinder is not configured like what you have described. It would probably be best to have...

I have seen either a bad bulb or the wrong bulb cause all kinds of issues similar to what you are having. The problem is caused because power is not getting to the right ground. The power is backfeeding...

You may have a couple of separate issues: The flashing Check Engine Light under heavy load is most likely an ignition system misfire. This could be something like a coil pack or worn spark plugs. These engines are...

I would have a mechanic check it out to determine why your ABS light is on. They can check ABS codes with a scan tool to determine the problem. It may be a bad wheel speed sensor.

Hello. There are a few reasons for the gauges not working. I would start by checking the fuses. If the fuses check out, then the grounds should be looked at. There is the connection at the battery and another under...

Hello - yes, it is possible for a water pump failure to cause damaged power steering pump hose(s). If the water pump seizes suddenly, which happens often when they fail, the serpentine belt, which also drives the power steering pump,...

Hello, It sounds like maybe your idler pulley or some other pulley on the motor has a bearing that is going bad. A technician from YourMechanic can trace down exactly where the noise is coming from by inspection.

That's a good question. P507 is your idle speed control. There are a few issues you may want to look into. The throttle valve may be sticking, bad throttle motor, ECM, or a wiring problem. I would start by checking...