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AC blowing hot air - 1998 Honda Accord
Odds are that your A/C system has a leak somewhere. If it needed refrigerant in the first place, then you added some and it's blowing warm air again, that's a fairly good indication of a refrigerant leak. The best solution...
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Trouble
You may be having an intermittent misfire, which will make the check engine light go on and off when it is misfiring. Have the computer scanned and it should let you know what cylinder is misfiring, or if there is...
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Transmission fail safe program message came on the dashboard.
Hi there. The fail safe light is on for something went wrong with your transmission. The light comes on to warn the driver that there has been an issue with a system and causing the circuits to malfunction or shut...
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When I start my car it immediately stops.
The most common thing to look for is the code key causing this complaint. The theft light on the dash may stay on and not go out. The cause can be the key itself or the anti-theft system causing it....
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Seized engine
As far as I know, those are your only options. You might be able to use the one out of a Saturn Vue, but I can't say for certain as the oil pan and mounting points may be different. There...
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Car keeps stalling
Hello. It sounds like your problem lies in the fuel/air mixture going to the carburetor. If the fuel/air mixture is not accurate, the idle needs to be checked with a vacuum gauge and adjusted to the proper idle and vacuum...
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Why does my steering wheel vibrate when I'm driving. Please help, me I'm very concerned and worried.
Hi there. There are typically two items that cause the front end or steering wheel to vibrate while you're driving. If the vibration occurs below 40 MPH, it's usually an indication that a front end suspension component, such as CV...
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cooling fans, are they specific to make & model?
Hello. Aftermarket fans could possibly work to cool your vehicle, however they probably will not work as efficiently or fit as well as the original fans. I would recommend having the fans installed by the dealer, or at least having...
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How do you know when the thermostat is stuck when the meter is broken?
Hello. If the engine is leaking coolant then the reservoir is always the first part to read low. I usually start by checking for any visual leaks on the ground or on the engine. The most common cause of a...
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Oil leaking from engine (not enough to leave driveway spots but still a leak) white/grayish smoke on startup only. No smoke while
External leaks could be from any of the oil seals on your engine and the cost to repair would depend on exactly where the leaks are located and how many seals need to be replaced. Certain seals are inaccessible unless...
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Noise in CV Joint
CV joint failure is very common on front wheel drive cars like yours. The CV joints are a ball-in-groove arrangement that allows the axle to drive the front wheels while the wheels are steering. When they get some age on...
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I have a 2000 ford escort. It won't go past 45 and cuts off when I come to a shop. Now when I place in gear it cuts off as well.
Typically a mechanic will apply a real time automotive scanner to look at actual engine operating parameters. Your issue could be as simple as a failing fuel pump, or ignition coil, although there are a couple key sensors that can...
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No brake lights 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
Hi there - check the fuses for the brake lights, the brake light bulbs, and the ground for the brake lights (should be OK since other lights work, but....). If these check out correctly, check for power to the brake...
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While driving my car wasn’t accelerating pulled over then when I tried to start it again it just made a click/clunk noise
It sounds like you may have broke a timing belt. If you did then you may have bent the valves and caused major engine damage to the cylinder head due to bent valves. If the timing belt did not break...
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My vehicle is mixing water and oil
Because you have a manual transmission, the mix of oil and coolant can be caused by a leaking intake manifold gasket, a blown head gasket or a cracked cylinder head. The intake manifold would need to be removed and inspected...
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How much for an oil change, battery change and alignment cost?
Billing question sent to CS for the cost of replacing the battery, changing the engine oil, and performing an alignment.