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OBD sensor not reading scanner
This sounds like there is no power to the data bus network. This means that the OBD2 plug on your vehicle is not being powered by the battery. I would enlist the help of a qualified technician to find a wiring...
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Detecting strong gas smell.
The EVAP system is used to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors this system to ensure it is completely sealed. If a leak is detected, the PCM will illuminate the check engine...
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Car making high pitched squeal.
The first issue is you overheated the engine because the cooling fan motor blew the fuse and the radiator split from getting overheated. You replaced the fuse and not the fan and should replace the fan motor also. You replaced...
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My 03 745 li is over heating I changed thermostat and thermostat housing my car idols for five minutes and message comes on overhe
There may be trapped air in the cooling system. Air can get trapped if you drain coolant and then refill the system without purging. Trapped air can cause overheating by blocking coolant flow and can also faulty heater operation. Other...
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Evap system problem
It sounds like you have a problem with the vapor vent purge valve. Check the valve to see if it will hold vacuum when not energized or if it leaks and needs to be replaced. The valve leaking will cause...
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Advice on buying a used European car
Unfortunately, "used" and "reliable" are two words that typically don't go well together with European cars. They are expensive cars to repair and fix. A long time ago, the Volvos were good cars and a '93 240 wasn't a bad...
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My 96 Ford Taurus alternator and battery tested good but battery won't stay charged
Hello. If the alternator is testing good then you probably have a failure in the control circuit for the alternator. This can be a fuse, wiring or it can be the computer. I usually need to test the circuit with...
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Car turning over, but it will not start.
You may need to have the key re-flashed to the car's computer. It sounds like every time you leave the car it has a problem re-associating itself with the car. I would recommend taking it back to the Chevy dealer...
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Stuck in Park
The gear shifter is held in park as a safety feature. If the brake pedal isn't fully depressed, the lock will not disengage and allow the hear shifter to move. On most gear shifters there are small holes that lead...
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Put new battery in due to sewege smell, now car wont start at all. Starter is good, what can it be and what can i do?
Hi there: There may be multiple problems going on with your Chevrolet Cruze that are causing the no start issue. First, if you're smelling an odd aroma from the AC vents upon start up, it's possible that you may have...
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Transmission vibration.
This vehicle may have a couple problems that need to be addressed. The first is the torque convertor of the automatic transmission has issues of internal lock up clutch slips or chatters causing jerking or bucking. The transmission would need...
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Weird smell from AC.
There is usually only two causes of this symptom. Inside your dash lies the evaporator for the air conditioning system. This evaporator looks like a small radiator but gets cold instead of hot. Imagine a soda can freshly opened out...
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My wife was driving this morning and heard a bang and thought she blew a tire or got rear ended. There was fluid that was leaking.
Hi Joel. Thanks for contacting us today. This is actually a service that we offer, where one of our mobile mechanics can come to your location and determine what has been damaged, what fluids were leaking and what repairs are...
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Wheels squeaking
Hi, it sounds like a bad hub is making the squeak noise you hear. To repair this, jack the vehicle on jack stands. Spin the wheel while lifted in the air and see if you hear the noise. If so you...
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strange problem
Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of issues. If the symptoms appear to come and go then it may be possible that the symptoms are electrical in nature. A few things I would...
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Advice on buying an 'O6 Lexus with a rebuilt transmission
It depends on whose shop it is and what kind of work they do. That said, I've read an article the other day that 33 % of automatic transmission rebuilds done in the North America had to be done two...
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Car turns on but shifter shuts off and car won't move.
What you are describing is likely an electrical fault involving the safety shift interlock. This problem can be diagnosed and resolved on a mobile basis, right at your location, if you request a transmission shift interlock diagnostic/repair. To temporarily resolve...
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Car jerky when accelerating hard
It sounds like you have a misfire or low fuel pressure. You should have the computer checked for misfire or other codes and check fuel pressure to see which one is causing the problem. A mechanic like one from YourMechanic...
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Power steering, engine, and brakes quit, but lights work
A few different faults can cause the vehicle to stall out like this. The most common would be the ignition switch, battery, fuel pump, fuel filter, or battery cable. The brakes will work without the engine on but they loose...
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Car squeals during the winter and transmission jerks
Hello. It sounds like it is possible that your transmission may be starting to fail. If your car is rolling when it is in park, it is not staying in the parking gear. This indicates that there may be an...
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How do I inspect the tires?
It’s important that you keep your tires at the right pressure, but it’s just as important that you regularly inspect them before you drive. Ford recommends checking them daily, and here’s what you should do: Visually inspect all four...
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My car runs rough at idle, stalls at idle, surges, and idles at 40 miles an hour
A number of components or faults can cause your issues. A vacuum leak can cause your issues. Depending on the vehicle, components such as the mass airflow sensor, throttle position sensor, coolant temperature sensor, and a number of others can...