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It is possible that you have a blown the fuse for the power windows. If it is possible for you to easily replace this fuse, it will be shown in the owner's manual of your vehicle. If you are uncomfortable...

Having your gas cap not work correctly can be a frustrating experience. It appears that the concern with your Ford Escape may have something to do with the fuel filler neck not allowing the new factory gas cap to be...

Hey there. The heater in the car only requires the use of the heater blower to blow hot air out of the heater case. The heat is generated by blowing hot air across the heater core inside the A/C blower...

Hello! They added metallic brakes on the front to give the front more stopping power than the rear, which is great for stopping during sudden braking. It will be beneficial to put slotted rotors and performance pads on the van,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Without knowing what system's pressure is too high, or what the actual code was that set off the check engine light, it is almost impossible to give you direction on where to turn for...

In this situation I would suggest getting a mechanic to look at it for you. This way you can avoid replacing parts you don't need. If your system is making a type of moaning noise, if could be a pump...

Hi there. Typically when you get this code it is due to a failing converter. You car has two of them, one for each side of the engine, and when they go bad anf no longer function right them this...

Sometimes there are multiple causes, or sources, of vehicle vibration. Based on your description, the vibration might be due, at least in part, to faulty motor mounts. To check for engine-mount problems, you can try shifting from "neutral" to "drive"...

In order to find out if an engine is consuming excessive oil through the normal combustion process you will need to have a fresh oil change done. The vehicle engine checked and any oil leaks repaired and vehicle driven for...

Hello. The trouble codes you have listed do not appear to be in the typical format for automotive trouble codes. Trouble codes are listed with a letter P followed by four digits. If your EPC light is on that indicates...

Hi Emil. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm a bit confused by your question. if the FM modulator is not working now after the spark issue, then it's likely that the short circuit has damaged electrical components inside that system....

The front struts and sway bar on the two vehicles appear to have identical aftermarket part numbers. The axle from a 2004 Caravan appears to be a direct interchange for the 2002 Town and Country but the 2005 model year...

Hello. Depending on where the leak is coming from, this will determine what needs to be done. If it is coming from the front pinion seal, then it may be the pinion bearing. This is a common failure on this...

As long as the shock fits without hitting any components you should have no problems.

It is possible that your dust shield behind the rotor is coming in contact with the rotor sometimes. I would recommend to use a small screwdriver and try to pry the dust shield away from the rotor anywhere that it...

It sounds like you may have either installed a faulty idle control valve or you may potentially have a bad connector or wiring running to the idle control valve. You can test the functionality of the valve by checking its...

My previous comment about timing was in reference to starting the firing order with the correct terminal on the distributor cap. If you have the number one plug wire on the incorrect terminal to start the firing order, this is...

It looks like there can be a variety of reasons as to why your Chevy Monte Carlo is losing power under acceleration. These reasons include a fault in the ignition system, low fuel pressure or even a vacuum leak being...

Hello. If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, then it should not lock up like this. This will only occur if there is a sensor problem with the vehicle. I would start by installing a scan tool that can read the...

Hi there. It is highly likely that you have an accessory switch, relay or fuse that is damaged and causing these components to not work correctly. If you'd like, you can have one of our mobile mechanics come to your...

Hello. Steel tubing is used in BOTH pressure and return lines. It is used in relatively low pressure return lines to protect the line from mechanical damage. You can trace both lines back from the reservoir, or the pump, to...

Most engines will need at least a minimum of 100 psi per cylinder in order to run. In addition, for the motor to run efficiently, this also requires a variance of less than 10% from cylinder to cylinder on this...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a weak connection or a short somewhere causing the excessive power draw on the electrical system. You may also want to check the voltage regulator to see if it is allowing the...