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Although the blower motor might not be running because a fuse blew, the problem is fuses usually blow due to an electrical malfunction in the circuit such as a short. Fuses are simply "protection devices" and when they blow it...

Hi there - while not an epidemic problem, rear ends that are "worked" harder (i.e. trailer towing, off-road, etc.) or simply high mileage such as yours will see this problem. There is enough of a side load on these clips...

Hello. The best resource that would give you great and factual reviews for 7 seat SUV's would be Edmunds.com. Check out what they have to say about all makes and models, and you should be able to find the best...

Hello. It is very possible that the timing belt broke or the engine seized. I would usually check the oil level first. If it is empty then there is a serious issue. If there is oil then I would try...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are parts of the charging system, like the alternator output, that are monitored directly by the computer with sensors. However, there are enough sensors in the system, the aspects that are not directly...

No, signal on the instrument cluster concerning the engine temperature usually points to no signal coming from the coolant temperature sensor. This can be caused by a broken wire along the circuit, loose connection, or failed temperature sensor. If the...

The heater control valve may not be opening fully and/or the heater core, beneath and within the dash, may be partially plugged. In both cases, the result would be inadequate heated engine coolant flow through the heater core and no...

Hi there. What you are describing tends to occur when either an oil line becomes loose or internal engine damage occurs. However, it's also possible that you have an electrical or ignition system component failure that is causing the hard...

Hello, It sounds like you have an oil leak which may be causing the leaking oil to be burnt on the exhaust resulting in the white smoke you are seeing coming up between the cab and the bed of the...

The location of the ignition coil for the 3rd cylinder is the 3rd cylinder back from the front of the engine where the belts are. From viewing the engine from the front of the vehicle, the 3rd cylinder will be...

Although I cant fully diagnose this issue with the information provided, I can say that both of the O2 sensors that are after the catalytic converters, should be stable under normal conditions. Your engine load at idle seems higher than...

I'm not exactly sure what you are describing here. So I will need to make an assumption. From what I can gather, your car starts, but when you put it in gear and step on the gas pedal, it won't...

It sounds like the transmission has delayed engagement. After the engine is started, how long do you wait until you put it in gear? As cars get older and racks up more miles, it never hurts to let the car...

Grinding, squealing, or other "noise" on braking is usually related to a brake pad/rotor contact problem. These surfaces "mate" when you apply the brakes and if there is scoring on the rotor, rust, dirt, irregular wear on pad or rotor,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Resetting the system should be as easy as holding a few buttons and accessing the right menu. From there it should be rather straight forward once you reach the menu. On some models, you...

The computer in this car controls if the starter turns or not. You will need to have the computer scanned to see if the alarm is active. Have the batteries changed in the remote key FOB to see if this...

This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...

If the engine is to the point of making knocking sounds, there is probably internal damage at this point due to the low oil level. If the crankshaft is scored from lack of oil, then oil pressure will not return...

Sorry to hear about your battery being stolen. One of our mobile mechanics can come to your location and replace your battery cables and install a new battery if you'd like. In order to provide you with a quote, we'll...

Hello - there a number of possibilities for a "no start" condition: dead or weak battery, ignition switch, starter solenoid or motor. I would recommend a starting system inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who...

I would certainly check the gearbox fluid level first - this is easy to do. If the fluid is very low, damage may have already been done to the gearbox, given your advanced mileage. If you press the clutch pedal,...

The best brake pads and rotors for your car are those supplied by Volvo. Nowadays, those parts can be obtained from legitimate Internet Volvo dealers at a discount off of what you would pay at a local Volvo dealer. If...

Hey Chris. If the clutch is slipping and the components are brand new, it's more likely that it's either not properly adjusted, or the pressure plate is not correctly installed. We have a pretty good article that explains the process...

Hello, thank you for writing in. We all have been in a position where getting out of the car was a hassle. Unfortunately this is one of those situations where there is not much you can do to avoid it....