If the reduced power started immediately (first key start) after you worked around the fuses, there is probably an electrical cause. If there was any delay at all though, that raises the possibility of mere coincidence, in other words the...
Hello. This is caused by a bad brake vacuum booster. When the booster fails, the brakes will get hard and it can cause a vacuum to leak in the engine causing a misfire. It sounds like this is what is...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. You should check to see if the timing belt is off or jumped, or your injectors have some blockage and needs to be cleaned cleaned. Also, make sure you have a clean fuel filter....
Hi there: If you replaced the cam sensors and the check engine light is still illuminated, it's highly possible that the trouble code is caused by the electrical harness attached to the sensors as opposed to the sensors themselves. The...
There are several such sites. If you are looking for used spare parts, the enormous catalog/database at www.car-part.com is one of the better ones. Obviously, if you are looking for new spare parts, such are already vended by VIN at...
Many different parts can cause the vehicle to overheat. The most common would be the thermostat, radiator, water pump, air in the coolant, or a coolant leak. When a vehicle overheats at idle the usual suspect is the radiator fans....
Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. If you shifted into reverse while the vehicle was in forwarding motion, it's likely that shift linkage or the reverse gear itself has been damaged. Honestly, without completing an inspection, it's hard to...
Hello. If the idle is that low, then it can be caused by a number of things. Most of the time it is caused by a vacuum leak or a dirty throttle body. The throttle body being the most common....
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your Dodge Dakota. You should have a mechanic come and check the problem for you. If you do have an issue with your front drive shaft, most problems with an axle CV joint is...
Hi There, It sounds like your vehicle tends to overheat when sitting at an idle more often than when driving at highway speeds. It sounds like you may have a faulty coolant fan relay. The coolant fan relay helps to...
Have the residual pressure valve for the locking brake checked for problems. Residual pressure valves maintain a very slight hydraulic pressure for each brake in order to make the brakes more responsive when you press the brake pedal. If it...
It could just be that the transmission control electronics are faulty or that the Transmission Control Module (TCM) just needs an update. There is a Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) regarding shift quality concerns for your vehicle. It's number LI27.00-P-051451 and...
Hello. This is typically caused by either a dirty throttle body or a bad throttle position sensor. I typically start by cleaning out the throttle body. That will usually take care of the problem. If it persists, I will use...
Hello. If the engine is misfiring and shutting off at this speed, then that can be caused by a number of issues. Most of the time, this is caused by a failing distributor. These are a common problems on this...
Hi there. I would recommend checking the fuel pump fuses to be sure the fuel pump is getting power to it. Also, check the ground wire to the fuel pump as well as this is a common issue when they...
Hi There, Unfortunately, it sounds like the shift linkage may have been broken during the tow. This can happen when the car is jammed into gear or forced from one gear to the next. The will not come out of...
Depending on the reasoning for replacing the fuel pump, it may be that there are additional issues with maintaining fuel pressure such as a bad fuel pressure regulator. The fuel pressure regulator is a device which controls the pressure of...
This noise, if it increases with road speed, is quite likely a worn front wheel bearing. It may be from one side or both sides. If you turn left while moving, and the noise increases (let's say on a freeway...
Hi there. You can be experiencing a weak AC compressor clutch engagement. I recommend having a certified mechanic sent by YourMechanic come take a closer look at the Air conditioner issues.
Cold weather is hard on batteries and it sounds like yours is dead. There is enough power to light the dashboard until you try to draw power to the starter, Then everything goes dead, the starter solenoid drops back, the...
