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You may have one or more pulley with a bad bearing that is causing the pulley to not turn with the belt, causing the burning of the belt. Have the pulleys monitored while holding the engine at 2500 RPM in...

I would recommend taking your vehicle back to the dealership that installed the alternator and asking them to inspect your vehicle for potential damages. It is very possible that something was removed disconnected or unplugged during the process of the...

As cars age even the most well maintained automobile will need some work. If the noise is from the belt or one of its accessories, then it can be easily confirmed. Removing the belt and restarting will let you know...

The best way to determine if you have worn internal engine parts is to use a micrometer and plastigauge if necessary to take measurements of certain parts. Once these measurements have been taken, you will then want to compare them...

While your car has front and side impact air bags, it also includes two side curtain air bags. These are designed to provide protection for occupants in the front as well as in the rear. Here’s how they work: ...

Hello! I'll be happy to assist you. I believe the issue may be the ignition key tumbler. The wires inside of the steering column connecting to the ignition key tumbler to the steering column tend to break. The wiring may...

Hello! A window losing operation can be the result of a failed window regulator and motor assembly. Have a mechanic inspect for electrical faults concerning the window first. Are both front headlights and tail lights not turning on? This may...

To resolve this, the trouble codes will have to be downloaded, interpreted and followed up on in terms of performing specific diagnostic tests. To obtain the stored codes, I would recommend requesting a check engine light diagnostic and the mechanic...

Hi There, Unfortunately, every scratch is different and depending on the depth of the scratch it may or may not be able to be buffed out without taking it to a body shop. I would suggest visiting your local auto...

Hello. It is more likely that the cause of this problem is that the catalytic converter is clogged which would cause the car to not to accelerate once becoming warm. There could also be a problem with the transmission. Your...

Hi Maurice, Thank you for contacting YourMechanic. In regards of your question about battery programming, unfortunately we currently do not provide this service. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Questions? Check out our FAQ page, call us at 1-800-701-6230...

Normally, yourmechanic would not speak to modifying vehicles, but my other half and myself had a 2012 Forte SX 5 door which I did some modifications on, now have a 2016 Forte5 EX ans well as a Sonata Sport 2.0T...

This is a common problem when the voltage regulator is failing which is potentially due to a faulty ground or connection. I would start by checking the battery connections and cables to be sure they are not dirty or corroded....

Hello, thank you for writing in. While it is strange to think the thermostat can be located on the lower radiator hose, this is common practice for some manufactures. The concept works exactly the same. The coolant entering the radiator...

Hi. I do not think the alternator from the 1997 Ford Taurus will have the same mounting holes as the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The Ford Taurus is a six cylinder engine and the Crown Victoria is an eight cylinder...

Hi Edgar. Thanks for contacting us today. Honestly, there are probably multiple problems with your Jaguar S-Type that are leading to all these symptoms. Some of the common reasons why an engine would stumble, or cut off while driving or...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your 1991 Volvo 740. I would suggest checking all of the speaker wire connections as these often times run underneath seats and sometimes have more than one connection to get to the stereo. It...

The cost to repair the transmission depends on whether you are experiencing a leak of fluid and then overheating or whether overheating is causing the transmission fluid to overheat, expand and escape through the vent. If the leak is in...

Hi There, Both of these codes relate to your evaporative emissions control system. One relates to a leak that is detected and the other relates to the possibility of too much water vapor in your charcoal canister which is part...

The leveling system on your vehicle works much like filling balloons. When the sensors detect the car is too low, they turn on a pump that fills the bags with air to bring the car to the proper height. If...

Since you have ran through water and stalled the motor you may have sucked in enough water to lock up the motor. Remove all the spark plugs and air filter and try and turn over motor to see if motor...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When the engine overheats to a certain point, there is damage done to the engine that is irreversible. The biggest concern is that inside of the engine, the pistons can heat up to the...