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Hello! I believe that the issue you are having is caused by a faulty window regulator. It is a fairly common part failure on your particular vehicle. I suggest that a knowledgable technician, such as one from YourMechanic, test the...

Cycling noises are common in cars with low refrigerant levels. When the refrigerant is low, the A/C system has a pressure sensor that turns the compressor off to avoid damaging it. Once the pressure gets to a good point again,...

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 there, many faults will cause your 2008 Mazda 3 to have a vibration at idle. The most common would be a misfire condition, fuel pump, vacuum leak, oxygen sensor, mass air flow sensor, or a coil. A qualified Technician...

Hi Josue. Thanks for sending in your question tonight. What you are describing sounds a lot like a communication fault with the ECU or an electrical short in the steering column/behind the dashboard. Trying to diagnose this problem and recommend...

Hi there. First check the transmission position sensor to see if the wiring harness has a short to ground or the sensor is failing. This sensor will cause the engine to shut off in the event that the computer...

The rebuild could be reasonable as long as the mechanic is including the parts to the engine and not separate. I recommend getting a written statement or work order that states the amount of labor charge and the cost of...

Your engine may need a tune up. Your engine, in addition to spark plugs and wires, also has a distributor cap and rotor that need to be replaced as part of a tune up. Commonly, over time, the metal parts...

When the IMA light is on in the hybrid Honda Civic models, this usually means that the battery pack (not to be confused with the starting battery) is no longer charging properly. This is typically is a part that has...

First thing you'd want to do is see if it's flooding out. When it doesn't start, pull a few spark plugs off. If they are covered with gasoline, that means that for some reason it is flooding out. If you...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Simply pulling the mass airflow sensor is not a good enough test. You will want to test it with a multimeter to get an accurate reading on how it is working. The symptoms you...

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Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Typically there are a couple of different options in the interior light switches. There is usually an option to turn them on manually, or to have them come on...

Code P0505 stands for Idle Air Control (IAC) Malfunction. Anything that affects the idle control system could be the cause. This could be anything from the IAC control circuit (PCM, wiring, etc.) to a mechanical problem such as a vacuum...

When you get rattling, there are so many possible causes for the rattle. Watch my older video “finding the source of car noises.” I’ve got this cool device that you can get on eBay, used for 50- 80 bucks. It...

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. I'm sorry, I need a few more details in order to aid with your inquiry. If your passenger floorboard is wet, you may have a leaking heater core. If the vehicle is not starting properly and you believe the...

The air injection pump is the most common failure of the air injection system on this vehicle. The system would need to be checked to make sure the pump is the cause of the noise. I recommend you have a...

These cars are known for having faulty crankshaft position sensors. This sensor can cause an extended cranking condition, which eventually turns into a vehicle that won't start. Checking for diagnostic codes stored in your power train control module (PCM) would...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Volvo 740. The symptoms sound similar to a vehicle suffering from a boost leak or electronic air metering and fuel delivery faults. The vehicles do not have the new OBD-II ports,...

There is a few things that would need to be checked on the vehicle before a diagnosis could be made. You may need to have the vehicle checked when the vehicle is stone cold to get the computer readings of...

Many times when a vehicle has been involved in a flood, it is typically considered to be totaled. There are so many electrical systems in newer automobiles that it would be very tough to test everything for water damage. I...

Hi David. Thanks for sending your question to us tonight. Unfortunately, when a vehicle in involved in an accident and multiple replacements have been completed, it's nearly impossible to determine the source of a vibration as you are describing without...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2004 Ford Taurus to have a vibration in the gas pedal. It is good that you referenced where the vibration is coming from, as this varies what will cause it. The most likely...

The P0125 is "insufficient coolant temp for closed loop operation" This means your engine is not warming up. An automobile engine operates much more efficiently at about 180-190 degrees F so there is a thermostat in the cooling system that...