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Just like your brakes, your steering system is an essential part to the control and safety of your vehicle. Safety is a huge concern with both of these systems since a brake failure can keep you from stopping your...

Hi there - from your description, it sounds like there is no electrical socket in the fuse block in this position. Manufacturers used to include wiring for all possible options when the vehicle was built - using a single wiring...

Hi there. Typically when this issue occurs, damage will be instant - meaning if it's going to damage the ECU, replacing the fuses would not help start the vehicle. So, at first glance, I would assume the ECU is OK....

There vehicles are very bad for having failed ignition control modules or crankshaft position sensors. In some cases, a trouble code will not show up for this concern, but the sensor signal will drop out when you view the data...

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

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2008 Toyota Camry to vibrate when you drive. The most common are issues with the rims and tires, brake rotors, wheel bearings, power steering rack, or balljoints. A vibration this severe should be...

Hi there. If the timing belt is slipped it can impact ignition timing, which will effect whether or not the vehicle can start. The best recommendation I would make is to make sure to have one of our professional mobile...

Hey there. This type of problem may need a little deeper and up close diagnostic to find the solution. If you saw smoke, there was something burning so there may be components along that circuit that may have failed. If...

A 5 mm change in offset (positive or negative, from the OEM spec.) is generally considered the maximum allowable so as not to create adverse effects on vehicle handling. You can install offset spacers to reduce positive offset back to...

Hi there: The 2004 KIA Optima LX V6 offers optional 4-wheel ABS systems. It really depends on whether or not the option you have came with this optional upgrade. To determine this, you should call a local KIA dealership and...

Normally, it's the rack and pinion. But, the first thing you'd want to do is try my video "fixing binding power steering." It shows how you can flush it - power flush cleaning. A lot of times, that will clean...

This is a common sign of a major vacuum leak. This can be very difficult to trace as there are many places a vacuum leak can emit from. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your...

Hello. These vehicles have a completely different configuration when it comes to the flywheel and the clutch set up. They will also have a different spline count in the input shaft of the transmission. If you want a clutch that...

If you had a mechanic replace the CV axle, I would suggest getting the mechanic to recheck the work so that we can rule that out. Mechanics are human and make mistakes too! We sometimes forget to tighten a nut...

Hey there. Heat causes electrical resistance to increase. Given the age of the vehicle, your ignition system might be "struggling." You should thoroughly evaluate the ignition system. If that checks out, check the fuel pump output and condition of the...

Hi there. This sounds like it could a serious issue with the potential to be a safety related issue. There's no true way to tell whether driving the car in its current condition is safe or not. However, I would...

This suggests you may have a cooling system problem. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat, a bad cooling fan relay, a failing water pump, a clogged radiator, or potentially even a blown head gasket. If you need help...

Hi There, Code P0420 relates to the exhaust system, specifically to the catalytic converter, however there are a number of other things that may cause this code to be triggered as well. Other things like a faulty oxygen sensor, a...

There will be a few bolts with ten millimeter heads. You will need to remove these first. Usually, you will be able to slide the reservoir out, but sometimes you will need to remove the fan motors as a complete...

Hello there, a few different faults could cause the stalling when pressing the brakes on your 1998 GMC C2500. The most likely would be a power brake booster, vacuum leak, EGR, or vacuum line failure. Any of the listed items...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle has multiple concerns. The transmission "whirrrrrrrr" sound could be a ring and pinion noise caused by incorrect gear contact if, the noise is heard in all forward gears. Changing the...

Hi there. I used the acronym FAST for my no start concerns; this is for the basics. I check for Fuel, Air, Spark, and Timing. Make sure the air filter is not clogged and that the there are no codes...

Hi there: It's very difficult to tell you for sure what might be wrong with your vehicle, as we'd need to be there to complete a car is smoking from exhaust inspection. However, when it's cold, sometimes you might see...