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The car will not move when you shift it into Drive. It works fine when you shift it into Reverse.
Hello there. Like you mentioned, many different faults will cause your 2001 BMW 330i to not move when it is put in drive. The most common faults are faulty shift linkage, shift cable broken, torque converter, low transmission fluid, or...
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Shifter will not go into gear
Hi there. This can be an issue with your shift linkage being loose or not correctly adjusted. It also can be something malfunctioning inside of your transmission. I suggest having a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, take a...
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My temperature warning light is on, I've been parked for almost an hour to let the engine cool down. The temperature gauge cursor
The reason your heater was not working was because your engine did not have enough coolant in the engine to pump it into the heater system. You have overheated the motor now. You will need to find out when the...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
Hello. It sounds like the car has low battery voltage. Either the battery has gone bad or the alternator is not charging properly and is draining the battery. I would suggest that you have the electrical system inspected. If you...
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I'm on the side of the road, the tension pulley bolt came loose now it won't go back in
Look at the threads to see if the bolt is left hand threads, or standard right hand threads. If the threads are damaged, then use a thread chaser to clean them out. If the pulley bearings seized, it may have...
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Loud metallic clicking noise from engine
Hi there. If there is a grinding noise when trying to crank the engine then most of the time it is caused by the starter failing. If the starter gear is not engaging correctly then this will occur. It is...
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I just had my radiator replaced and it started and I drove five mins to store and it wouldn't start up back.
I think that there may be some misunderstanding about exactly what was done. Replacing a crankshaft would be a major operation that would cost thousands of dollars. So I think there might have been something else going on. I certainly...
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Honda civic 2009 car made noise after turning off with smoke and burning smell, now it wont turn on.
This is probably an electrical failure. The origins might be visible on inspection, if components are visibly melted or distorted, but will certainly be discoverable through standard electrical tests. To obtain a diagnostic and the required repairs, the recommended service...
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Fuel pressure issues, hesitaion and occasionally wouldn't start
An erratic fuel pump may be one of a few different problems. You need to check to see if the fuel pump is getting power when the problem is happening. If it is, then the ground in the right rear...
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Check Engine Light is on
Your check engine light may come on for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter, bad spark plugs or wires and many other reasons. Unfortunately due to the...
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I want to replace the cluster panel. Now does the mileage be stored in cluster panel or in computer. I am getting a used panel.
Hi there. Remove the dash panel cover and take out the gauge cluster. Check to see if the odometer is electronic and see if there is a little cover. If there is a cover to the case, then remove the...
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How do I turn on the headlights in a 2012 Dodge Ram?
You should always use your headlights when it is at all dark out. Headlights help you see better, help others see you, and are legally required. Turning on the headlights in your car is easy. Locate the headlight switch,...
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How do the side air bags work?
In addition to front air bags, your Accord has side air bags designed to inflate during a moderate or severe impact. Sensors detect the impact and calculate the force, sending that information to the car’s computer. Only one...
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It does not respond to this request. Says misrecognition. I'm about ready to rip this stupid feature out of my car. Please help me
If you don’t want Uconnect to let you know every time that your paired cell phone has a new text message, you can turn off the announcements. To do so, press the Uconnect phone button, which looks like a telephone...