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Hey there. This noise is an indication of movement of the suspension. The first thing to check would be the lower control bushings on both sides of the car should be checked for movement by supporting the vehicle off the...

You may need to shut your door, lock your door again, and then try unlocking it. If that doesn't work you may need to replace the battery in your remote. Unfortunately, without more information about the vehicle, it will be...

This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If the oil is empty, then there is likely a severe oil leak and you are going to have more problems. Do not rely on the oil pressure gauge on your dash, as they...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. A failing coolant temperature sensor can have some subtle symptoms on your 2004 Toyota Camry. The coolant temperature sensor sends the signal to the coolant temp gauge, if the gauge reads wrong than the...

The alternator is needed to keep the battery charged and provide enough power to keep the engine running and transmission shifting. A low power situation will cause the engine to have low power and the transmission may not shift. The...

If you left any connectors loose or broke and seals in the process of the repair, a bad vacuum leak may cause your concerns. A technician equipped with a professional scanner may be able to hook up to the car...

Hi. It's difficult for me to give you advice without knowing the extent of damage they did to your column. In some cases, all that needs to be replaced is the ignition cylinder and/or switch. This is a pretty simple...

Hi, Nissan has released a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) regarding the issue, NTB09-128. You can search it if you would like detailed information on what the repair is. The sound is coming from the timing chain rubbing against the guides...

Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. Oil in front of the motor, near the crankshaft pulley, is often from the front crankshaft seal. Although this is not normal, it is common with an engine 20 years old. I'm not...

Most GM vehicles will give you a "ding" when a Warning light comes on. Even though the Check Engine Light goes out, the code will be stored in the engine's computer. A qualified mechanic from YourMechanic can come out, scan...

Check the brake light bulbs, sockets and grounds first - they endure the most harsh conditions, and are easiest to check. Given the "intermittent" condition you mention, the brake light switch itself, and the brake light relay are next on...

Hello - the repair estimate will, of course, vary depending on what is the source of the leak, but without question, this needs attention before the vehicle is driven anywhere! I recommend a fuel leak inspection performed by a mobile,...

If the codes you get say to replace the ECM then you should replace the ECM and not just have it programmed. It would help us better to diagnose the problem if you supply the codes you get.

Hello. I will help you on this. It's unclear whether you bought a new battery and a new alternator because those parts were accurately diagnosed as defective. A battery must be load tested, only after it is fully charged, in...

Hi There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad...

Hello. A very common concern and almost expected on earlier vehicles, the water pump is generally an easy fix. I will never recommend the use of a stop leak solution on any leak large or small. Leaks need to be...

You should not have to go to a dealer to have the light bar installed. Check around in your area to find a good automotive custom shop or a specified Mustang custom shop. They would be happy to install the...

Hi there. The problem with trying to diagnose this transmission fluid leak issue you have with the Hummer is that it's quite possible that the leak could be caused by multiple issues. Certainly a loose transmission fluid tube or damaged...