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The front air bags or air lines may have a leak or the height sensor is defective. The most likely cause is the height sensor is defective.

Hello. If the vehicle is throwing a code for the throttle body, then it may be possible that it has failed. Your particular model of vehicle uses an electronic throttle body that is actuated by an electric motor controlled by...

There is a short somewhere causing the lights to work intermittently. However, to provide more insight as to where the short might be, I would need to know exactly which lights are illuminating intermittently. I'm guessing that it is not...

The alternator is one of the most common problems, as is the idler pulley. These would need to be checked to see if this is the noise. The best way to diagnose the problem is to have a mechanic listen...

Vibration at that speed is often related to the tires. It could be that one or more of the tires are out-of-balance, or that they have worn unevenly and now have a bad pattern worn into them. Vibration can also...

If you have replaced the parts that you've mentioned then have the steering sway bar links and ball joints checked for binding. If you just had the tires changed using a different brand from what you previously used before or...

Hello. Repairing an oil pan leak on that model of vehicle is a fairly involved job that requires removal of the turbo, and jacking up the engine to access the pan. The oil pan gasket is also made of a...

This can be caused by engine running too lean when cold and causing the rattle under load. Try to have the mass air sensor cleaned to see if problem stops? If not then have mass air sensor replaced and the...

Given that after you put a new battery in it still doesn't work makes me wonder if a main fuse blew. It would benefit you to have a certified mechanic go over your entire electrical system as the main fuse...

Hi there. Typically white colored roll bar light are legal; but you'll have to verify this with the DMV in Maryland to know for sure. Wish we could help here - but this is more of a legal question as...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. You appear to have more than one problem. This would not be out of the ordinary for a 1986 vehicle. Let's begin with the key getting caught. Having to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The alternator can be tested by checking the voltage coming from it while it is running with a voltmeter. You should also check the voltage when revving the engine to 2000 RPMs. The alternator...

It is possible that the new catalytic converter is bad. Sometimes, when the converter comes apart inside, it can get into the muffler and cause it to be clogged.

Yes, this needs to be checked out and the boost pressure sensor replaced if it has failed. Your engine is turbo-charged, which means an air pump, driven by exhaust pressure, may force more air into your engine to achieve more...

Valve cover gasket leaks are located by visual inspection and are usually one of the easier leaks to confirm the source of, since they are high up on the engine. It would't hurt to wash it off, especially if it's...

Unfortunately, YourMechanic does not diagnose problems with, repair, or install aftermarket sound systems. I would recommend reaching out to the products manufacturer to determine if it is compatible with your vehicle.

With all the different issues with your vehicle i would recommend having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and check all the problems out for you. You may have suspension and transmission issues than may do more...

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...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Mazda MX-6. It sounds like a mis-adjusted shifter linkage or a worn shift fork for 5th gear. Either or both of these could cause the 5th gear to not stay engaged...

The symptoms you describe for your Audi lead me to believe that not only is your water pump failing, but coolant is finding its way into the exhaust system. This can happen a few different ways such as a blown...

If you have a leak in the AC system then that needs to be repaired. Most of the time an AC leak appears by way of an oily residue on the hoses or connections. Once the leak is repaired, the...