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No heat from the vents can be caused by a few different things. A few things I would check are the thermostat and heater control valve, as these are two components that control flow to the heater. If the thermostat...

The first thing to check is the connector where it was replaced. A mechanic would need to check to see if the connector is wired correctly and that it has the proper power and ground to power the headlight. You...

This vehicle has a starter relay that is mounted in the main fuse box inside the car. This is most likely the cause of the no crank condition you are having. I recommend you have the relay inspected by a...

This sounds like its time to contact a lawyer or a friend that is a lawyer that will help you call this guy and threaten lawsuit if he does not comply.

Hello - if your vehicle pulls to the either side while driving, it is not likely a brake problem (although possibly a dragging left side caliper in your case). More than likely, low tire pressure of the left, front tire,...

Hi there. The fuel pump is working, but the computer is fighting the resistance that the pump is putting out. I recommend replacing the fuel pump with the correct year of the vehicle to ensure that the resistance is the...

Have a certified Ford dealership look at the hood to determine the cause and suggest the best course of action to take. If the dealer corrosion warranty does not cover the repair, then another course of action is to have...

You are correct that excessive pedal travel can be caused by air entering the brake system. However, unless there is a leak or the system has recently been serviced, air should not have entered the system. There could be a...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Chances are there was an existing issue that was amplified by the tire rotation. There are several parts that will cause similar symptoms. You will want to consider the parts that are under load...

Hi. The Mercedes-Benz air suspension uses an air compressor and air struts to provide a comfortable ride over any terrain. Unfortunately, the system is known for being problematic. Since just the front of your car is collapsed, the problem is...

Hello. This is what occurs when the reverse clutch pack in the transmission is failing. This will require that the transmission be rebuilt. This is something that you will need to take to a transmission specialist.

The wheel cylinders are fairly easy to service for a novice mechanic. You'll have to remove the brake drum and remove the metal brake line on the back of the wheel cylinder using a 10mm line wrench. Then remove the...

Hello - your failure scenario description suggests a blown headgasket, especially with a history of overheating. I would have the compression checked first, and suspect it will be low on most cylinders. It is also possible that the timing belt...

Hi Jordan. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, without physically inspecting the pulley and determining why it's wobbling - it's hard to give you the right advice as to what to replace. A pulley can wobble for a few different...

If body damage is present, such as dents in the hood or fenders, then I would recommend a body shop. Another possibility could involve the bump stops on both sides of the front upper radiator support; they are rubber, and...

The shift mechanism has a solenoid that is part of the mechanism, which may have broken the small lever that releases the lock that enables the shifter to get out of Park. The fix is to replace the shifter assembly....

This is a common issue on your car. Most of the time it is caused by a programming issue. The rear module needs to be reprogrammed to fix this. If the problem continues then the contact sensors may have failed....

To get the check engine light off you will need to get a check engine light inspection having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and scan the computer. Once the codes are diagnosed then the mechanic can...

You may be having a problem with one of the battery cables or connections. A mechanic can do what is called is a voltage drop test on the starter and all the cables to see if one or more cables...

The oil specifications show synthetic oil in one of these weights 0w30, 5w30, 0w40, 5w40. The oil change interval is every 5,000 miles.

These older Buicks have a security chip in the ignition key. Often times these chips will get worn and not make a good connection or the wires on the ignition switch that read the chips will break. I would suggest...