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Car shaking and trying to stall.
It sounds as though you have multiple problems. The shaking when braking is almost definitely warped brake rotors. Resurfacing, or replacing the brake rotors, as well as replacing the pads, should solve this. The jerking and lack of power under...
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Wheel and ignition locked up
If you own a spare key, try turning the key in the ignition to see if this will work. If it does not turn the ignition, then look at your key and see if it is worn out. A worn...
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Car cut off white smoke came from hood changed radiator starter still won't turn over when it shut off the battery light came on
When the engine was overheated you must of blown the head gasket to the engine and coolant getting into the oil of the engine can damage the bearings of the engine. You should have the head removed and checked for...
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What conditions affect the operation of the Intelligent Key?
Your car’s Intelligent Key offers a very wide range of functionality. However, it works on radio waves. As such, there are plenty of different factors that can affect its operation. Understanding these can help you troubleshoot problems. Strong...
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Heat is blowing cold air
The problem is likely from the control assembly. The manufacturer has a technical bulletin that has a new designed part for replacement. I recommend a having mechanic, such one from YourMechanic, inspect your AC system to identify and quote the...
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Car shuts off while idling
Hello. This can be caused by many things on this vehicle, but the most common one is the crankshaft position sensor. I have seen many of these fail on this car and cause this. I usually use a scan tool...
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ignition control module keeps failing
This could be either the ignition control module or the ECM which gives direction to the ignition control module. I would start by checking the power supply to the ignition control module to see if it is receiving any power...
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Malfunction with brake light sensor.
These systems can be tricky. Also on European vehicles they sometimes have more lights than Americans are used to. It is possible that there is a bad connection that is causing this light to come on. However it is also...
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Really bad AC, do I need to replace the system?
The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse air conditioning system has a history component failure on different models which can be annoying. For the owners that have multiple failed components in one vehicle, it can become a nightmare. Some of these issues have...
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My car isn't staying charged after a jump, it lasts about two minutes before the engine dies. I'm wondering if it's the alternator.
This may be related to a couple of different things. The fact that it must be jumped to get it started is usually a sign of a dead battery or an alternator that may not be working. In rare cases...
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What other year carburetors will work for 93 Suzuki GSXR600
Hello. The GSXR 600 carbs were the same during 1992-1993, but changed after that between 1994-1996. I would recommend looking into purchasing carburetor rebuild kits to get your bike back on the road. If this is not an option and...
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Car not recognizing Park setting
The vehicle is equipped with a park/neutral switch which is the device used for the vehicle to differentiate between park or neutral for starting the car or releasing the key. A fault here may be causing your concerns. I recommend...
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Engine light on, misfire cylinder 6
The rough idle may be related to the low compression in cylinder #6. Low compression will continue to cause a misfire until it is corrected. This will cause detonation and timing problems which is what indirectly causes the misfire. I...
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Car overheats when heater not on
There can be a variety of reasons that your Ford Five Hundred is overheating, even after repairs have been made. While it is possible you are experiencing problems with the water pump, you may have a defective new thermostat as...
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brake are making a metal loud noise when I brake.
Hello. The price to replace all 4 rotors, calipers, and brake pads is very close to the price quoted when I used the estimating guide that I use for repairs. The calipers are listed at $246 each, rotors are about...
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5.4l. went from 3&5misfire,to multi misfire,to low fuel prsr bnk 1to limp mode now.tried comp rest,still limp.have code reader me
If the problem started literally upon start up after installing new plugs I would first suspect a problem with the plugs, or something was damaged during the work or something is not properly connected. Of course, coincidences are possible, such...
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Transmission issue while accelerating?
Hey there. This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which...
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If a fuel filter is plugging up can that restrict the fuel pressure in a fuel injected car
Hey there. Since the fuel filter is an in line filter that the fuel must flow through in order to get to the injectors, this can have an impact on fuel pressure. Depending on how plugged the fuel filter is,...