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The crankshaft seal is in the area you are referring to. The crankshaft seal lasts maybe 100,000 miles or so. There are other gaskets and seals in that area that would have to be examined as well. If you request...

It sounds like your catalytic converters are stopped up. This is a common issue with fords. If you have an infrared laser temperature gun, you could aim it at your tailpipes while someone else revs the engine. If the catalytic...

If you have a V6 Accord, your engine includes an exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR). It works in conjunction with both the engine and the intake to reroute exhaust gases (a portion of them) back into the engine. This allows...

With the fill plug chewed up, you will not be able to check the fluid quality or level in your gearbox. You will need to have a technician equipped with an extractor to remove the plug, check fluid level and...

Hello. You should try to remove the caliper or retract it and then see if you still have wheel binding. If it is binding with the brakes removed, then you have a wheel bearing or hub problem. If the problem...

This is a code that pertains to the heater side of your oxygen sensor. The heater is required to raise the temperature of the sensor so that it can operate properly. Simply unplugging relays/fuses will not keep the code from...

An intake manifold vacuum leak is likely the issue with your VW. Have a close look at all vacuum hoses that connect to the intake manifold. The large hose that connects to the brake booster is a suspect. Listen closely...

It sounds like your engines Idle Air Control or IAC is acting up. This device increases or decreases airflow into the throttle body to maintain desired idle speed. The idle stop screw may need to be adjusted as well. A...

Hello. If the noise is related to the vehicle going over bumps or imperfections in the road then it is in the suspension. If it occurs when the vehicle is moving then it is something else. If that is the...

The A/C system on these vehicles may have a problem with the A/C controls that would require replacing the A/C control module, and then programming it to work on your vehicle and having an A/C recharge. This is all information...

It sounds like you have 4 issues: Coolant leak Possible issue with the water pump An unexplained, but transitory noise HVAC faults. The coolant leak is the most important one to fix first because a coolant leak can...

Hi there - the answer to your questions is "maybe". Since water does not compress at all, it takes very little water in a cylinder to cause "hydro-locking" which will cause serious damage to your engine. Perhaps a bigger question...

It is not clear from your description if the noise is engine or chassis related. If chassis related, the origin of the noise could be in anything from wheel bearings to brake components to drive axles. From your description, the...

Hi. The transmission range sensor (TR) receives a reference voltage from the transmission control module (TCM). The sensor then varies that voltage according to the position the gear selector (P, R, N, D, 2, 1). In this way, the sensor...

Hi there. In order to give you some accurate ideas as to what is causing this problem we'd need to know your year, make and model of vehicle. However, if the issue has been previously diagnosed, and you're looking for...

Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Mercedes CLK350. This is not an uncommon fault. The most likely cause would be the neutral safety switch, transmission linkage, transmission range switch, or low transmission fluid level. Since there are...

There is a problem common for other vehicles of your year and model where a failing engine mount can cause the vehicle to seem to vibrate or shake and leave an audible sound in the cabin as well. Another option...

This may be caused by a faulty coolant fan relay. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning on and off at specific temperature thresholds. When this switch is not working...

The best way to know if the MAF is working is to look at a data page on a scanner to see if the MAF is sending correct signal to the computer. Some MAF sensors have the inlet air temperature...

Your Body Control Module (BCM) controls the headlights on your truck. According to GMC your headlights meet all safety standards; however they have a technical service bulletin (TSB) that may pertain to your situation. The TSB number PIT5374 dated February...

Hi. The system is not charging because of the symptoms mentioned. A new alternator does not always mean it is a good one. The wiring will need to be checked. There is a 150 amp fuse you can check. There...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1995 Buick Riviera. If restarting the engine allows you to get the car running properly again, then chances are that the valve body in the transmission is failing. Over time the body can...