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Based on your description, I am almost positive that your alternator has failed. The alternators job is to charge the battery while the engine is running so that it has enough charge to restart the vehicle later. The message battery...

You will need to take the car to a body and paint repair shop or the dealer to let them have a look at the damaged paint. It sounds like something was on the car that damaged the paint while...

You most likely have a shift cable that came disconnected from the transmission or shifter lever due to a bad shift cable end bushing. Some cables you can install a new bushing and others you have to replace the cable...

Overheating can damage the engine coolant temperature sensor which is an important sensor at start up because it sends a signal to the PCM to enrich the mixture. Overheating can also damage the cooling system thermostat although a damaged thermostat...

This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear or engaging the brakes). The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor senses engine load...

Hi. Replacing the water pump should not affect the airbag system at all. I think it is a coincidence that your SRS light has come on after replacing the water pump. The SRS light could be on for many different...

To clarify, the year (1978) of the Chevy Suburban in question you are asking about refers to some EFI terms that a vehicle of this year would not have otherwise come with from the factory. The answer below assumes this...

Hi there. Typically a transmission fluid flush and filter change would resolve these type of symptoms. However, it is possible that an inner seal is damaged, that may have been pushed out during the fluid flush. It's probably a good...

That doesn't really sound like the symptoms of a bad fuel injector. It sound more like you have an air leak or a bad idle valve. But don't run out and buy a new part just yet. You really should...

You have what is called a parasitic draw. The vehicle has a shutdown protocol it goes through to power all of the computer and accessories off. Something in the vehicle is failing to shutdown, which means they need to pull...

If you suspect that you have an exhaust/exhaust manifold leak and/or an engine related noise, the recommended service to diagnose and repair that problem is an engine noise diagnostic. If you request that service, the responding certified mechanic will get...

The fuel pressure on this vehicle is supplied by the fuel pump in the tank. The fuel pressure would need to be checked, as well as the fuel pump for proper power; you may need to replace the fuel pump...

It sounds like the engine overheated lost oil pressure and the engine seized up. The cause may of been the thermostat to cause the overheating, but if you continued to drive it after it overheated then you may have been...

Hello. These lights can mean that there is a serious issue going on or that there may be an electrical malfunction. I usually check and see if there is oil pressure and check to make sure that the charging system...

It sounds like you have an electrical fault, an oil leak, and also a noise. The repeat fuse failures means there is a short circuit in the circuit the fuse is protecting. That short circuit can be identified and repaired...

I don't think it has to do with your speedometer. The speedometer cable that goes to your speedometer has a sensor on the opposite side but the sensor isn't big enough to cause damage to your transmission. I would check...

Hi Short, Thank you for contacting YourMechanic! To set up the quote for the AC flush for your vehicle, we need some extra information in order to get you the most up-to-date prices on parts and labor. To verify...

Hi. Cars can make a variety of noises, if they are loud it may indicate that something may be excessively worn, loose, or even damaged. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, drive and inspect...

Hello. Brake squeaking may not necessarily indicate that you may need new brakes, sometimes it is just an indicator that they may need to be lubricated or cleaned. If you can see into your wheel, I would try looking into...

Hi. A bad fuel pump or clogged filter will keep your car from running, but not from turning over. The low battery might be the reason the car does not turn over. A charged battery will be necessary to properly...

The code is for the camshaft position sensor no rpm signal. The sensor is mounted in the cylinder head and monitors the camshaft turning. The sensor and its wiring should be tested first then if needed the sensor can then...