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If one tie rod is loose, then more than one may be loose in the front end. The CV joint boot is most likely torn, causing the grease to leak. The loss of grease will cause the joint to go...

Hello. Your vehicle could have one of two power steering systems. If you have a traditional power steering system, with a power steering pump, power steering hoses, and rack and pinion, a malfunction of any of those components could be...

This can be caused by a few things such as low transmission fluid, a transmission vacuum leak or a faulty transmission control solenoid. Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required,...

One thing that may have happened if the engine was flooded is that the cylinder walls may have been washed down by excess fuel. Once this happens the engine has a distinctly different sound when starting. Also, even spraying starting...

Weather conditions and the severity of the coolant leak can all be factors as to why over heating occurs. A cooling system pressure test should be performed by a technician in order to pin point the location of the coolant...

Hello - yes, it is possible that the electrical connector for the throttle position sensor has a loose or poor connection. It is more likely that the throttle position sensor is failing. It has redundant circuitry, which accounts for some...

Hello. This can be caused by low brake pad lining or by low brake fluid. I would usually start by checking the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is low then it will cause this light to come on....

Hi There, It sounds like you may have an issue with your evaporative emissions control system causing the hunting idle problem and the no start issue after filling up your fuel tank. Your car has a small purge valve called...

There should be an oil pressure sensor located near the filter housing. Check to see if there is a leak at the sensor. At idle, there should be about 15PSI of pressure and about 50-60PSI at around 3,000 RPM's. There...

Hi there, The problem you are having is most likely due to the fuel pressure not holding it's static pressure to the injectors. The fuel system needs to hold fuel pressure to the injectors in order for the injector to...

If your car is overheating and you know that your coolant level is low, this is certainly the cause. I would first recommend to top off your cooling system with the correct amount and type of fluid. Then, start the...

Hello. I would strongly urge you to not continue to driving your vehicle in this condition. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to many components of your engine which would be costly to repair and/or...

Hello. Leaks, especially from the head gasket, are problematic because they can lead to overheating and engine damage. This is something that you will want to take care of sooner or later. I would recommend having a technician locate the...

Hi. Valve cover gaskets are a common leak point for high mileage vehicles. The repair is not very complicated and in most cases can be performed by a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic. Once the gaskets have been...

The ignition systems on these cars are equipped with the PATS system; if the anti-theft system sees the key as not programed, then the vehicle will not start. Look to see if the Anti-Theft Light is illuminated. If it is,...

If you have a check engine light on then have it tested to see what fault codes are present. You should still be under warranty and the dealer will fix it for free if it's a failed part. If it...

Hello. It is possible that you have a bent valve but instead you may have a warped valve seat. Whether or not that is the case what is most likely causing the lack of compression in your engine is a...

This is definitely a sign of a leak in your coolant system. There are many different places the coolant may be leaking from. There are various hoses that circulate the coolant through the radiator and motor and these are common...

Hello. Depending on how they wired the trailer lights up, the wiring harness might need to be replaced. Some trailer lighting comes as an inline harness that plugs into the existing vehicle's wiring. This is the normally the best way...

There is a common problem with this specific year and engine of VW TDI's. The camshaft material is not hardened enough, which leads to abnormal wear of the lobes and damage to the lifters. The fuel injectors are also controlled...

The belt tensioner on your vehicle should have an automatic tensioner, however, some models have the manual tensioner. Tighten the tensioner to where the belt is tight but loose in the middle length area as about the width of the...

Hey there. It's possible that the teeth on the flywheel (manual transmission) or flexplate (automatic transmission) are worn or banged up sufficiently that the starter drive on the starter won't engage properly. Moving the crankshaft as you mention may realign...

Hi. If the window came off of the track then the door panel would need to come off to see why that occurred. Most of the time the window comes off because the regulator is failing and the window bound...