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Power steering went out completely
Hi there. You might have a blown high pressure hose from the pump to the steering rack. The fluid is getting onto the exhaust system and may pose a fire hazard. I recommend you do not drive the vehicle, for...
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My alarm key for my car won't work
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...
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I am having problems getting tree sap off my car.
Hi There, There are a number of things you can do to get tree sap off of your vehicle. First, wash the car immediately followed by using Goof off or another commercial bug removal chemical, all of which are found...
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Car keeps dying while I'm driving
Hi. There could be a couple of causes for why this problem is happening. There could be a problem with the battery going bad or the alternator is under charging causing the car to die. There also could be a...
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Intermittent Check Engine Light.
Hello. The P0013 code very common in this engine. This is due to a bad variable camshaft solenoid on the exhaust cam. These fail all of the time. It allows the computer to adjust valve timing for better economy and...
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My car has a fuel smell inside after putting gas in it
This is likely an evaporation emissions system leak. All modern cars are equipped with an Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system collects and...
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Losing power while driving
Hi. If by losing power you mean the car lacked power, it's unlikely the problem is with the charging system. Lack of power indicates an engine performance problem. This could be anything from a clogged catalytic converter to a worn...
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Water pump leak
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...
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Engine mifiring at higher RPMs, tachometer spiking up
Try to replace the ignition module and coil which is mounted top right side of the motor. The ignition module supplies the tach signal and the coil supplies the spark to the plugs. It is a good idea to replace...
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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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Uncontrollable shaking
Hello and thanks for writing in. Shaking at high speeds is often times related to tires that may be out of balance, low on air, potentially a badly aligned front end or failing suspension components or ball joints. When any...
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Power steering needing fluid
Hello, thanks for your question. In order to answer your question I would need more detailed information. Power steering systems use hoses, a pressure hose, and a return hose. The pressure hose goes from the pump to the power steering...
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Truck jerking, hesitating, and stalling.
You are most likely experiencing an engine misfire. An engine misfire will cause a jerk, or hesitation sensation you are describing. The most common problems that cause misfires in your engine are the spark plugs, wires, or ignition coils. However...
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After driving for a small amount of time car starts shaking, doors unlock
It's possible the mud got into electrical components. There could also be mechanical part damage. To pinpoint the exact cause of the difficulty you are having will require an on-site inspection as the list of possibilities is actually pretty long...
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Throttle body position sensor
The rumbling noise may be coming from the loose catalyst in the exhaust piping. It would need to be verified by a road test to listen to the noise. If the catalyst is breaking up in the exhaust then the...
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Failure code of P0723 OSS appeared
Hey there. This relates to a faulty output speed sensor inside your transmission. This is a unit that monitors the output speed of the shaft coming out of the transmission and relays this info to the transmission control module which...
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Car wont start, 2009 Saturn Vue
First, verify the fuel tank is not empty. If you have fuel and the fuel gauge and pump is inoperative, then you may have a bad fuel pump and connector to the fuel pump. If you are still having trouble,...
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Car was sometimes not starting, not even cranking when i turned the key then after a few times itd start. Now it ont start at all
Hi there: Without being there to inspect your vehicle, or having information about what type of car, truck or SUV you own, it's very hard for us to give you some advice. You might want to have a professional mobile...
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A rattle when first start up
G'day Brett: Without knowing exactly what type of Nissan you have, or being there to inspect the vehicle, it's hard to tell you why the engine is rattling when you start the vehicle. However, in most cases, the initial rattle...
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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...