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My 2013 jeep wrangler is having a hard time starting every day. Most days will not start. Battery and alternator tested fine.
If your battery is dead overnight then you may have a short in one of the systems or an interior light is on inside the vehicle. You should have the charging system checked on the vehicle to make sure it...
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Check engine light on
Hello. When the Check Engine Light is on in the dashboard, this is an indication that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. The only way to make the engine light go out permanently is to fix the...
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Why doesn't my 2005 Ford Mustang have a valve cover gasket? When I went to replace it there was none on the pan?
Hey there. There is no known Ford Mustang engine I know of that does not have a gasket for the valve cover. Some engines will use a bead of silicone all the way around. You will need to clean out...
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I need a o2 sensor but i dont know how much it would cost or how many o2 sensors is on my car, i have a 2000 toyota camry v6
Hi Destiny. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few different O2 sensors on your Toyota, but we need to know a bit more about your car, and the issues you're having to recommend the right inspection. If you...
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Cylinder Head inspection
I would recommend pulling the cylinder heads off to inspect considering 2 of the push rods broke. This may have caused material from the broken rods to be scattered throughout the valve train or potentially other places in the motor....
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How do I check the aim of the headlights?
While your headlights shouldn’t need to be adjusted for a very long time, it’s possible that carrying heavy loads or even minor impacts could affect their aim. This has obvious implications for driving at night or during other times when...
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2010 Rav4 Left turn signal comes on intermittently when switch is off. Will blink left and right if I turn right turn signal on.
This problem does sound like the turn signal switch is shorting and should be replaced first to see if it is cause of short.
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Car makes one click and won't start
Generally, this type of clicking sound will be heard when the starter solenoid is bad or the battery is simply just too weak to turn the motor over to start. Since you just replaced the starter, it is likely that...
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Motor rebuild. Loss of power when driving. Knock coming from top end.
Hey there. The valve tappets are under the camshafts, and in order to replace the bad ones, or ones that need clearance adjustments by replacing lash adjuster, you would need to have camshafts removed. This is a major job to...
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The RPMs rais between 3k and 4k without a change in throttle position, speed stays the same, and it does this at different speeds.
There are a number of things that could cause this to happen in a vehicle with an automatic transmission like yours. It sounds like what you are describing is that the transmission is slipping slightly while trying to maintain a...
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Slip differential slipping
Hello. When this happens it is an indication that the gears in your differential are worn out and need to be replaced. To repair this issue, the differential will need to be rebuilt or replaced. This should be done by...
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Humming noise all the sudden
Hello, There are a number of things that may cause a humming sound. Two things that are more common than most and potentially the most critical are a failing alternator or water pump. Both of these components may produce a...
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Am I being scammed?
I hesitate to say anyone is pulling a scam, but it does sound like you've been through a lot. Lets take things one at a time. To start with, it's not uncommon for transmissions to fail after a fluid service....
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Car blowing hot air
Hi. Symptoms such as these are commonly caused by a failed blend door actuator. The blend door actuator is the component that shifts the system from blowing hot air to cold air, if it fails in the hot position, it...
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i have a 2010 dodge journey sxt and the engine stopped running at 75 mph. now it wants to and does start but touching the acceler
Hi John. You likely have a damaged fuel pump or a faulty fuel pump relay that is the root source of your stalling issues. However, it could also be a faulty mass air flow sensor or other fuel/ignition system component...
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Check Engine Light is on - 2005 Dodge Stratus
You can keep replacing parts but until you get the codes in the computer diagnosed properly the Check Engine Light will keep coming on. The O2 sensors may give indications that they're not working when they are only indicating the...
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Water pushing out reservior tank.
This is possibly due to the lack of control of the coolant flow as a result of the thermostat not being in the motor. The thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the...
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Car racing and idling high
Hi, these cars have developed many idle issues over the years and there are a few things to check. All the linkages for the throttle should be inspected to make sure that when you release the pedal, the return spring...