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Horn honks randomly
Hi There, There should not be any connection between your tires being low and the horn honking intermittently. The cause of the horn honking randomly is likely related to a short in the electrical system. The horn switch in the...
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Help with Kia Sport shift / TPS
The TPS controls the fuel supply in all modes. Changing the mode will not bypass the TPS as this is the car's method of regulating the amount of fuel being injected into the motor based upon the position of your...
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Passenger seat heater not working properly.
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The book says that you can use a 15, 20, 25, or 30 amp fuse. The power to the heaters are operated through the wiring to the main harness. There could have been...
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Large clunk in what sounds like front of car
Hey there. This noise is an indication of movement of the suspension. The first thing to check would be the lower control bushings on both sides of the car should be checked for movement by supporting the vehicle off the...
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Tie rods
The tie rods used on the rear wheel drive version versus the four wheel drive version of the truck are completely different. Insofar as the axle, the cataloging shows a difference in tie rod, depending on whether the axle is...
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Hey Tim ok if i do get the G6 inspected i under stand it is $70 for it but if i have the part of the power steering pump i unders
Hi Dewayne. I've cc'd the sales and service department on this reply, as they are better qualified to answer the specifics of this question. They should be contacting you via email directly for clarification.
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Changed fuel pump and car still won't start
Hello. There are many issue that could cause the vehicle to produce the symptoms you are experiencing. If the fuel pump is new I would move on to checking the battery, and then ignition system. I would also recommend scanning...
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Car is misfiring
It sounds to me like you have a wire connector issue with the ignition coil pins. The male and female sides fit too loose and only make partial contact. After driving a while a small amount of corrosion forms in...
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Coolant loss
Hello, the water pump gaskets can leak, with this mileage you would want to replace the coolant pump also. It would be best to have a certified mechanic look at the vehicle and determine exactly what is going on....
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Codes P1337, P0325 & P0420
The three trouble codes do not constitute a diagnosis, at all. All the three codes do is point to vehicle systems, each of which in turn contain many individual parts, wiring and so forth, any of which could be the...
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Battery post broke
The post is an integral part of the battery. It is not separately serviceable and thus you must buy a new battery. If the post has dislodged, or any component of the battery is "broken", be very wary about the...
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Moonroof drain plugs clogged
Hello. This problem is common to Hummer H3s. It is an involved fix, and most of the incidences are related to the front drain tubes, as the vehicle sits at a slight rake to the front. Access to these is...
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My car shakes and makes noise whenever I'm driving like it wants to shut off. It has shut off on me a couple times.
It sounds like you have excessive crankcase pressure as though the PCV valve was clogged ("throws oil out the oil filler tube"). Check the PCV valve and other crankcase ventilation hoses (to the throttle body and air intake). The excess...
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2006 Jeep Commander horn issue.
Hi there. Check the wiring from the horn button to the horn and see if there is any loose wiring or any shorted wires. If all the wiring looks good, then the issue is within the steering column. The horn...
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Can't get a full tank of gas without pump stopping
The fuel tank venting system is plugged or blocked in some way. There is a two-way valve and a canister close valve that can cause the fuel tank to not get vented during fill up. Have these inspected and checked...
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New car runs already 50 km
Hello. The service required would be based on the amount of miles that you have. You should be following your owners manual recommendations on maintenance. Spark plugs typically are not needed until 100,000+ miles. If you want to have your...
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Why Is it so Important That a Car Passes Emissions Testing?
Emissions testing provides several very useful functions for our daily lives. The combustion gases that come out of the tailpipes of our vehicles are comprised of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and oxygen...
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O2 sensor relocation
Hi there. You are 100 percent correct about changing the location of the O2 sensor and it's negative impact on the ECU's ability to adjust on the fly to changing conditions. This is why I never recommend changing the location...
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Car is making a knocking noise when stopping. Other mechanics say it's motor. Some say it's the piston
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell without doing some more testing. The timing and small details about the noises you are hearing may make a huge difference in diagnosing the issue. Lifters will make more of a "clicking"...
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my Malibu smells like it's burning and when I lift the hood and press the gas it sounds extremely loud
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having several different issues. To begin diagnosing it, you will want to check the fluid levels to find out what is burning. From there you want to know how the...
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Transmission making clunking and banging noises - 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 V8 Automatic
Check for problem codes - you mention that the Check Engine Light is on. This could be the torque convertor clutch not releasing as you slow down, or not locking up smoothly when you reach 40-50 mph accelerating. And yes,...
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My car Roaring when I accelerate
Hello. Thanks for writing in. To begin, we need to identify what kind of noises you are hearing. Does it sound like a squeak, ticking, grinding, or tapping? Vehicles will make different noises when the engine is cold. Sometimes these...
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Replace carb on my 79 Cadillac. I thought it came preset. The car cranks but only runs a few seconds than cuts off.
Rebuilt carburetors do, to some extent, come adjusted but the air fuel ratio and idle speed can be more finely tuned to the individual engine. In your circumstance, maybe the adjusting screws vibrated out of position during that first day...
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Octavia won't start
Hello. From what you describe, it appears that your vehicle may be having more than one problem. A no-start condition will be caused by a different set of issues then a flashing oil light. A no-start condition can be...