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Hello. A few things I would look into are the battery and the central lock vacuum pump. A bad battery can cause all sorts of electrical malfunctions. If the battery checks out, I would then move on to making sure...

You car's transmission has what are called transmission synchronizers (aka "synchros") which are small fork type components that help to move the transmission in and out of gear. Sometimes these can be worn or occasionally misaligned when the transmission has...

This may be a sign of warped brake rotors. As you may know, when you press on your brake pedal, this activates a hydraulic pressure which forces small pistons inside your brake calipers to push the brake pads against the...

This is a symptom of worn or damaged gears within the transmission. It can also be a mis-adjusted shifter linkage, not allowing the gear to fully engage. If your clutch is going bad, you will notice the engine accelerate faster...

You may have broke the shift cable and will need to have the cable checked to see if it broke and replace the cable.

Hi there. To start a vehicle, the electrical system, composed of the battery and starter, turns the engine over. Once running, the engine requires a constant flow of gasoline and good spark to keep that fuel igniting. If gasoline is...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You can determine which doors are unlocked through the central locking system in the MMI. When operating the MMI, select the 'Car' function button then select 'Systems' the select 'Central Locking'. You can...

Check the wiring to the fuel pump and make sure that it is plugged in properly. The fuel pump will stop working if the wiring disconnects from the pump. If the wiring is connected properly, then the fuel pump relay...

Hello. It sounds like there may still be a coolant leak which could explain why the engine needs coolant light comes on a few days after adding coolant. A certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, can do a coolant...

Hi there. Remove the water pump to the vehicle and clean it off. On the pump you will see a part number which would be the number for a retail parts store to cross reference. When having a parts store...

Danny. We appreciate you contacting us and asking questions - but this issue with your Dakota is something that we really can't "guess" at what might be normal or is wrong with your Dakota. Any responsible mechanic would insist on...

One way to diagnose this is to use a voltmeter to check for battery voltage at the starter motor when the key is held in the "start" position. If there is power to the starter motor, and yet it doesn't...

Hi - there are many problems which can cause a "running too rich" scenario: bad oxygen sensor, leaking fuel injectors, excessive fuel pressure, malfunctioning engine coolant temperature sensor, etc. Check problem codes first (whether Check Engine light is on or...

It sounds like your charging system isn't working. When you put a new battery in the car, the car will work for a few hours of driving until the battery voltage drops below a certain point. (usually around 10 volts)...

Worst case scenario would be that the engine coolant is leaking, but generally coolant is not a clear fluid. This will cause smoking while driving if it is coolant. The fluid reservoirs for the various systems located in the engine...

A poor engine idle could be due to a faulty idle air controller or IAC for short. The IAC controls the engine idle speed by allowing more or less air into the intake manifold. More air equals high RPM, less...

Hello. I will help you with this issue. There are more than 5,000 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) that a modern OBD-II vehicle such as yours could report. Any and all initial diagnostic work following up ANY of those codes is...

Of course, first confirm that the plugs are correct for the engine. The wrong plugs, and/or missing crush washers, can cause interference with the piston. If the plugs are correct, the cause of the mechanical interference can sometimes only be...

I would need more information to know the exact nature of the problem. However, if you believe you are experiencing a problem with the crankshaft, this may show itself as a harmonic vibration that becomes more pronounced when you rev...

Hi. This can be caused by two things. There are actuators or motors under the dash that operate doors in the vent system. These door direct air to the different vent locations. The actuators can be ran by vacuums or...