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This may be related to a failing catalytic converter or potentially a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it enters the motor and relays this information to the computer...

There are a few reasons why the window in your Honda Civic will not roll up or down. The issue may be as simple as a blown fuse, or something as serious as a bad window motor. There may also...

The problem of not getting any of the instruments to come on when it starts then you will need to have the ignition switch checked to see if it is sticking or not sending power to cluster.

You should find out the reason the oil is overfull. If the oil is contaminated with water then you may have a head gasket blown. If the oil is contaminated with fuel then you may have a fuel injection system...

Hello there, Many different faults can cause your 1999 Chrysler LHS to shake when the engine is running. The most common causes would be an engine mount, spark plugs, coil, low fuel pressure, vacuum leak, or exhaust leak. For the...

Hello. First task is to extract any problem codes, whether the Check Engine is set or not. There are many things that can cause the symptoms you describe: injectors stuck open, or fuel pressure too high, coolant temperature sensor malfunctioning...

You can not install new brake pads on a vehicle without either re-surfacing the brake rotor on a lathe or replacing the rotor with a new one. This is because allowed thickness variation on a rotor (new or used) is...

There are several issues that could cause your A4 to nearly stall as you slow down. Most of the time, it's caused by an idle control valve that is damaged or dirty; however, vacuum leaks could also cause rough idle...

It is not clear from your description if engine speed (RPM) increases normally but the car just won't move or if there is no increase in engine speed. In the case where engine speed increases, what you have is possibly...

Hello. With the information I have, it sounds like there could be an issue with the rear differential of your van. A droning noise from the rear could be caused by one of the wheel bearings, or the carrier bearings...

Hello. If the knock is very high pitched then you may have contaminated fuel. If there is contamination or gasoline in there then this will occur. There are some diesel fuel additives that can be added to remedy this. If...

Hi, thanks for writing in about your Ford 500. The short answer is no. You'll have to remove the catalyst, bracket, and then the transmission's lower inspection cover. Once that's done, remove the oil filter adaptor to the oil pan...

I'm not clear on whether you were able to operate the car after changing the CV shaft and the car failed again, or if you never got it working at all. As you say, it could be a problem in...

The information given is not enough to definitively say what the issue is. Consider the following questions. Is it the dashboard temperature gauge that is reading like this, or have you checked the actual engine temp with an infrared thermometer,...

Hello. It is not normal for the check engine light to come on after being serviced. Either something was not installed correctly or one of the parts is wrong. It may also be something completely different. I usually start by...

Though the information provided on your Ford Taurus is a bit limited, I can make a first suggestion that will hopefully lead us in the right direction. While attempting to shift out of park, carefully feel the gear selector as...

Hi there. You might want to read this article that explains what the P0204 OBD-II error code is; what causes it and possible repair solutions.

Hi there. This issue is typically caused by one of two issues. Either the throttle body blades are dirty and are sticking or the idle control valve is damaged and needs to be replaced. Before you purchase new parts, you...

If a motor mount diagnostic was performed and the mounts were confirmed to be faulty, the only safe repair strategy would have been to install dealer OEM motor mounts. If you use aftermarket parts in this application in essence you...

It sounds like you blew a head gasket or broke the timing belt. Over revving the engine in second gear may have caused the timing belt to break. It will not start and this is an interference engine that bends...

The first thing to try is to try and rock the steering wheel while turning the key to see if the steering is binding it. If this does not work then try another key if you have it. If none...

Hello. If the alternator and computer have been replaced, then it may be possible that the light is being set off by another issue. If the issue appears to come and go intermittently, then it may be possible that the...

Hey there, thank you for asking about your 2008 Lexus RX350. Your car's alternator is responsible for charging the vehicle. When the car is running, the alternator and voltage regulator work to maintain the charge in your battery. When the...

Hi There, It sounds like your car may be low on transmission fluid. Automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid (Transmission fluid) to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs...