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The transmission case servo pin bore gets worn out. To repair this is to drill the hole out, and install a sleeve bushing to repair the transmission housing. The transmission will need to be removed, and taken apart to do...

Perform a dry park steering check. Put the vehicle on a flat surface and have someone turn the wheels left and right quickly. While they are doing that, take a flashlight and look at the steering linkages under the vehicle....

There is only one vehicle speed sensor, so if the speedometer is working, then the problem lies in the instrument cluster, or trip computer. I recommend having a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out to your car's...

A howling sound is often times a sign of a failing or weakening alternator. As you may know, the alternator is a unit that is responsible for charging the battery while the engine is running. When the alternator begins to...

This is likely a brake light switch problem. I would suggest testing the brake light switch which should be located down by the brake pedal. This may also be a computer problem as well as indicated by the other lights...

Depending on the model of Camry you have, you may have an electrical steering system in the vehicle. The steering goes through a test when you first start the car and calibrates the steering system. If you feel like what...

Hi there. Check the suspension and the shock absorber and look for anything broken, leaking, or damaged. Replace the shock absorber is there is any dents or it is leaking oil out of it. A loose suspension component or a...

Hi Caleb. Unfortunately, we don't service motorcycles or provide technical assistance on motorcycles. YourMechanic is a mobile automotive service based around the maintenance and repair of mainly cars and trucks. You should contact a local motorcycle specialist for information on...

Hello. It sounds like you may have an electrical issue. If the battery failed recently and this occurred right after then you should check the fuses. When a battery is jumped or replaced the fuses can blow if something was...

Hello - I would first check the battery cables and ground straps for corrosion, or other poor-connectivity problems. A strong battery can be hampered by poor connections, which will sometimes finally pass current. A failing starter solenoid (burned contacts) will...

To start, a coolant pressure test should be done to check for any leaks in the cooling system. If there are leaks, the coolant level will be low and there will be air pockets in the system causing frequent overheating....

Hi there. The lighting bolt light is a warning light that indicates a problem with the battery or charging system on our 2008 Dodge Avenger which could be caused by a damaged battery, battery cables, alternator or other electrical system...

Hello. If the car will not hold a charge then either the new alternator is not charging or there is another electrical issue. Most of the time this is caused by a bad connection at the alternator. As for the...

Hello. The first step is going to be checking the switch. If your master switch works from the driver door panel for some windows but not others, you will want to check for voltage available at that window's terminal with...

If you have low oil pressure indication and getting engine noise then the oil pump is most likely the cause and not the oil sending unit. In order to verify the cause the oil pressure would need to be checked...

The Unit feature in the driver information center (DIC) allows you to choose between metric and US measurements for your DIC and cluster displays. Here’s how to change the unit measurement: 1. Press the MENU button until the DIC displays...

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I have seen this many times on this engine. When this occurs during startup it is because of failed valve stem seals. In some cases the piston rings may be leaking also, but you would get smoke all the time...

I really need more information to give any sort of advice that might help you out. What is for certain, a car that shakes is not running well. Since this occurring while your car is at a stop, you may...

If your Accord has side curtain air bags, they’re designed to deploy during a moderate or severe impact. They will inflate and deflate very quickly, curtaining off the entire side of the vehicle (window edge to window edge). The...

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are a few things that might be going on with your ignition switch. First, the ignition cylinder might be damaged if it won't turn when you insert the key. Second, it may be the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. What you're describing sounds a lot like an AC belt that is loose or the serpentine belt on your alternator loose (or a combination of both). A common mistake that some mechanics make is not...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With the check engine light and other warning lights on, the best thing to do is take the vehicle back to the dealership and speak with them. If dealing with the dealership is not...

It sounds like you could be having an issue with your fuel system. It is possible that the replacement of the fuel filter helped the issue but did not resolve it completely. I would recommend having your fuel pressure tested...