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If it's a running car and it runs good--that's what that car probably would go for. I personally wouldn't buy an S70 because I work on them for a living. I've worked on quite a few of them and they...

You may have a connection that is getting corroded and is causing intermittent connection problems. If the problem happens again then have the connection to the dashboard cluster disconnected and then add dielectric lube to connection and pins. At the...

Hello. If your engine is backfiring and you smell gasoline then it is likely that your vehicle is running rich. Backfires can be caused by both rich and lean conditions, however a fuel smell is usually associated with a rich...

Hi. Even though the lights may be on in your car, this still does not signify there is enough power to start the car. The battery very well be on the brink of complete failure. I would recommend a certified...

You would need to check to see if there is spark to the spark plugs and if you do then have to check fuel pressure to see if pump is pumping enough pressure. The engine may not have spark and...

Hi there. The door lock cylinder has either an object in side it causing the key to not fit or the pins inside the cylinder has fallen into the key hole. I recommend replacing the door lock cylinder. If you...

From the description provided, it appears your Isuzu may have damaged one or more of the components in its steering and suspension system. The vehicle may still be drivable, but I must emphasize that this does not mean it is...

I would check to see if there are electronic shift solenoids in your transmission. Basically, the shift speed is controlled electronically through solenoid operated valves. Heat affects these if they are malfunctioning. For example, resistance increases as temperature rises. Also,...

Check for vacuum leaks, including that through a malfunctioning EGR system. When you first start the car, on cold start the mixture may be rich enough to overcome such leaks, but almost immediately the ECM can't keep up with the...

Hi there. This sounds like most likely a transmission speed sensor problem. Your car has a sensor on the transmission that detects the car's gear ratio and relays this information to the car's computer. If the car has trouble starting...

In order to know for sure that your problem is with the injector for the number 4 cylinder, is to do a fuel pressure leak down. If the fuel pressure does not leak down after you turn on the key...

Hi there. Diagnosing an electrical issue without inspecting the vehicle is very difficult. However a few things you might want to check on your BMW includes the battery, alternator or other electrical relay's such as the battery cables. The best...

Hello - I believe your "no start" or "hard start" is a problem with the Neutral Safety switch (sometimes called a "range sensor". It determines that your transmission is in either Park or Neutral, and allows the car to start....

Either the transmission is slipping harshly or something broke inside the transmission making the gear drives not work properly. Make sure that the transmission fluid is full and red in color. If the fluid is full and red in color,...

Hi there. This would be very tough to answer with limited information regarding the type of vehicle, how much water it was in, how deep the car was submerged, and many other questions. In order to determine whether or not...

Hello. The most important sign is when you drive there isn't any vibration. If the source of your question is due to a vibration and you suspect the drive shaft, the best way to check it is to put the...

Hi there - first task is to check the fuse which powers the radio. If the fuse is good, check the operation of other devices powered by the same fuse for operation. If the rest work, then the problem is...

Hi there. A situation like you've described could be caused by a sensor that has become loose or the electrical harness connected to it has fallen off. It's also common for an ignition coil pack to become loose when the...

Depending on the size of the crack in the manifold, this could potentially cause something like this to happen, however it may also be related to other issues as well. Stalling and lack of power may be also caused by...

Usually a hissing noise when you hit the brakes involves the vacuum brake booster. But it seems unlikely that working on the brakes should effect this component. Changing brake pads and rotors is a pretty straightforward job, even on a...

If your clutch is slipping you will be able to hear the engine rev, and the tachometer rise without any apparent acceleration of the car. It tends to happen in the higher gears because that is when the load on...