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Having difficulty moving into first gear and then being unable to move your Subaru into any other gear leads me to believe that there are problems with one or more components in the clutch system. While the information you offered...

This vehicle may be covered under a recall for the electric assist power steering torque sensor failure. Call the local dealer and see if your vehicle is covered under recall number 14S05. They will replace the torque sensor and may...

First I would like to apologize for the delay to your answer. I apparently did not click send when I first answered it. The oil leaking from your distributor is not likely to cause a no start condition. Your...

I would recommend having a qualified professional come and perform a cooling system pressure test on your vehicle. There are many places on a vehicle where coolant can leak from, including the hoses, radiator, water pump, and heater core just...

Hi Torrey. Thanks for contacting us today. The ticking noise is often caused by a lack of lubrication of cylinder head hardware. So, if you are two-quarts low, it's likely that the valve lifters are the source or have come...

Hi there. The hinge mechanism is a common problem with these convertible tops. Your hinge may be worn out or another part of the hinge may be damaged. I recommend you have a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, inspect your...

If you have went as far to do compression and leak down, I’ll assume the problem is not obvious. After those tests, you can be almost sure the mechanical components of the engine are good. Is it a random misfire...

Hi there. Diagnosing this issue would require a mechanic to take your vehicle on a test drive and determining what noise is coming from your vehicle. This issue maybe related to your tires being out of balance. A qualified mechanic...

One of the main things that can prevent a vehicle from starting in the cold is the battery. Batteries for automobiles are rated by cold cranking amps. This measurement is the amount of amperage the battery can produce at zero...

Hello. Since R12 and R134 have been mixed into the refrigerant system, there is a good chance that the mix of the two types of refrigerant could have caused damage. They use different kinds of oil, and can cause coagulation...

Hi there. Your smog check is measured as to how efficiently your vehicle is burning fuel and air. Smog is reliant on many different components. Your EGR valve, vacuum, and also your catalytic converter are factored potential factors. I would...

The most common problem is a blown turbo. The shaft bearing and seal may have failed, causing oil to leak into the engine, and come out of the tailpipe as smoke. The turbo bearing may be bad, causing the loss...

Ok here is what I found about the fuel cutoff switch. Sometimes the connectors to the inertia switch located in the trunk become corroded and need to be cleaned and re-terminated. I would recommend having a technician come out and...

While your Accord is designed to protect you against temperature extremes, it’s not airtight. That means humidity can rise in the cabin. To dehumidify the air, just follow these easy steps: Switch on the fan. Switch the air conditioning...

Hi there, is the Check Engine light on? This helps with diagnosing the issue and would help point to a cause. There are multiple things that could be happening, so have a certified technician diagnose your starting issue further to...

Hi there. The reduced engine power message could mean that something went wrong with the engine or transmission. There are multiple sensors and systems in the vehicle to cause this message to appear. Hook up a scanner to the computer...

Hello. If there is nothing happening when the key FOB is used and if the car will not start then the battery should be tested first. If you don't replace a failing battery, it can keep everything except for the...

Hi there. This is a problem that comes up often on this car. The most common problem is a leaking intake manifold gasket. This gasket fails and causes a vacuum leak which will make it run rough. Not replacing the...

Hi there. Check the airbag sensor in the front end of the vehicle. Since the airbag deployed when you hit a deer, the airbag sensor had to be compressed to make this occur. Make sure that the battery is disconnected...

I am going to need more info to diagnose this problem. Does the car cut off every time even when you give it gas or does it cut off only when it idles? I would have a technician inspect the...

Since this is an intermittent problem it may be difficult to diagnose. The first thing I would recommend is to have a technician check your vehicle for trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. If the check engine light comes on...

A gas leak I never something to put off. The most common gas leak on this vehicle is from the metal line under the vehicle. These tend to corroded and break over time. The leak will need to be located...