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My cars motor overly shakes and has no power once it heats up
Hello. Sorry to hear of the difficulty that you are having with your 2003 Saturn. If there is a silver lining, it is the fact that your Check Engine Light is on (CEL) meaning that Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) have...
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Bad gas in tank of 2008 Toyota 4Runner
The first step in dealing with bad gas is removing it from the fuel system as quickly as possible. This will help prevent further damage to any of the fuel system components. To do this, it will require that the...
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Vehicle turns off at any rpm, at idle or highway speeds, without stumbling or warning.
This kind of a stalling issue can be caused by a variety of problems. They are typically caused by ignition faults, wiring faults, and fuel issues. Although you do not have a Check Engine Light on, you should still scan...
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Input turbine sensor location? Forgot to change transmission fluid at 80000. Should I change transmisión fluid first?
This is a generic code for the input speed sensor located on your transmission. This code may be triggered for many reasons such as a defective input speed sensor, a faulty output speed sensor, a damaged, worn, or broken reluctor...
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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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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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Computer went bad that controls spark plug
Before you can determine if the vehicle should be repaired you should have a qualified mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and scan the computer for you. You may have a sensor like the crankshaft sensor that could...
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How much does it cost to replace a brake booster
One of the most common causes of the brake pedal going to the floor is a loss of brake fluid. Generally, this is easy to detect due to the fact that there is usually brake fluid leaking on the ground...
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Smelling has while driving
This could be many possibilities such as a fuel leak, or a problem with the air/fuel mixture (i.e. running to rich) which could be a result of many possibilities. I would suggest having a certified expert, like one from YourMechanic,...
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What type of tire chains should be used and what precautions should be followed?
If you live in an area where winter snow and ice can be a problem, you’ll need to be prepared. One of the best precautions to take is to carry a set of tire chains in your car, particularly if...
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Loud grinding and thumping
Hello. It is possible that your axle is worn out, but it is unusual for an axle to grind. What is more likely is that the right front caliper is locking up, or that a wheel bearing has gone bad....
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Car won't crank or turn over, cannot be jump-started
Hey there. This sounds like the starter or starter solenoid has failed. Given that jumping the battery does not work, it is more likely the starter solenoid. Have a professional mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, diagnose the starting problem in...
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Door will not unlock
Hi. If the door stopped working after it was shut hard, then the door lock actuator rod may have come off of the actuator or the actuator failed. It can also be due to the main switch assembly failing. Both...
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A6G A6GC plug replacement
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1986 BMW 635CSi. According to the spark plug cross reference website, the A6GC is a direct replacement for the A6G. You should have no problems using that plug. If you want to...
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Door, trunk, window switches broken
Hello! That is an issue that many owners of your specific vehicle have faced. The issue is caused by the harness in the door being a little to short and when you open the door it literally pulls the wires...
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2013 A6 Quattro 3.0 AC blows hot air. Changed the AC compressor, receiver dryer, value and flush. Car is still blowing hot air. N
Hello. If the system was properly evacuated and recharged and the compressor is still not turning on then it is an electrical problem. Most of the time it is the result of a faulty clutch relay so that is what...
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My 1995 Honda Acoord runs in the start position but dies in run position on key switch
Hello. Most of the time, this issue is due to the ignition switch. The lock cylinder will not typically cause this. I usually remove the lock cylinder and make sure it moves freely when it is removed. If it does,...
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ENGINE RACING PROBLEM
Hi there. I'm actually very glad you asked this question. First and foremost, anytime an inquiry like yours comes in, we look at the common symptoms and attempt to provide a few broad scope systems or components that could be...
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So I just bought a 2009 Audi A4 Quattro, and all we did was change the oil, and the car started shaking. What could be the problem
Rough operation and loss of power on acceleration can be due to plugged fuel injectors, faulty oxygen sensors, fuel pump and/or filter, vacuum leaks, ignition system malfunctions, bad valve timing if the timing belt or chain is worn or skipped,...
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What will make a battery drain quickly? It doesn't happen every day but it happens 2-3 days a week.
i would suggest checking the voltage regulator. This is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery by the alternator, making sure that the battery receives the correct amount of amperage when charging. When this is not working properly,...
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Irregular revving
Is your Check Engine Light on? That may indicate that there is a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored. The code may help pinpoint which component requires further testing. Sometimes a dirty idle air control valve will stick during operation causing...
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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...