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The check engine light means the ECM has stored a code in memory. The code may be indicating the problem causing the problem you are having. The problem sounds like you are having an issue with the fuel control, such...

Hello. The cost of the repair will really depend on the amount of work that needs to be done. I would also need to know if that price he gave you was for parts and labor or just parts. If...

You can control your sound system using the steering wheel. To increase the volume, press the Volume + button. To decrease the volume, press the Volume – button.

Hello. Your particular vehicle only has one belt. This belt is called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt wraps around all of your pulleys, driving the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump. When this belt breaks, the Battery Light...

Hi there. You can remove the seat by removing the mounting bolts to the seat on the front hinge. Then gently pry up on the seat. Be careful not to tear the seat material. Then you can get your keys...

First the noise needs to be tracked down to the specific components or system affected. Noises can come from worn components along the suspension system. Wheel bearings or drive belt pulleys are common failure items. Brake pads will definitely cause...

In general, if your dash warning lights flash briefly right after cranking your engine and then turn off, this is normal. Each system is performing a self-check. The lights turn off after verifying that the systems are operating. If one...

It sounds like you have a bad misfire. While a faulty O2 sensor could be the cause, it is not the most likely. A misfire can be caused by anything that prevents the air/fuel mixture from igniting properly inside the...

As you may know, the distributor has a small gear on the bottom end of it that turns with the flywheel as the motor turns over. If the motor turns over and the distributor does not turn, this would suggest...

Hello there, many faults can cause your 2004 Honda Accord to not shift properly. The most common is low transmission fluid, shift linkage, torque converter, shift solenoid, or transmission mechanical faults. The first step a technician will take is to...

I can imagine it is a bit scary to drive at low speeds with your Avalon’s steering wheel shaking when you need to turn! One way to verify if your Toyota’s steering is giving you trouble is to open...

If you have to feather the gas pedal to keep the motor running, this suggests that the fuel pressure may not be maintained at the correct level when starting. The fuel pressure regulator is a unit that monitors and helps...

A rough idle may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve....

Steering components do wear over time, but what you're describing sounds excessive. The problem could be play in the steering gear and/or linkage. Your steering wheel connects through the column, to the steering gear, tie rods and finally the steering...

Hi there: It's possible that you've broken a few suspension components during your recent accident. So, it's probably a good idea to have a professional mechanic inspect your vehicle first to determine exactly what's damaged or broken so an accurate...

Hi there. If you are using an excessive amount of gas an the engine will not idle properly then you may have a rich condition going on. Most of the time this is caused by either a fuel injector that...

Greetings! There are a few things likely causing your leak: a low pressure hose, high pressure hose, leaking pump, or a leaking rack and pinion. I suggest having these components inspected for leaks by a certified technician, such as one...

This is usually caused by a bad connection from a main power source. On your Dakota, this would be a fusible link or fuse coming directly from the battery. The fuses will be in the power distribution center under the...

Hi there: Swapping out a used engine for a slightly damaged one is not as easy as it once was. In fact, along with changing engines, you'll most likely have to reset or reprogram your ECU (add a few hundred...

This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear or engaging the brakes). The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor senses engine load...