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Hello, If the door unlock knob or lever is in the unlock position and the door won't open, there is a good chance that the door latch is broken. The door panel can be removed or the panel may have...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 BMW 740iL. It sounds like you have more than one problem here, and the scraping noise can be something dragging or rubbing and can only be checked and diagnosed in person....

Hello, thank you for writing in. It is difficult to say what a "fair price would be". Prices for labor will vary greatly based on your location and services available around you. Due to already having the parts you need,...

The not turning left or right is due to the power steering belt is not turning from the cooling fan and leak issue. The fluid leaking sounds like the coolant is leaking from the water pump and/or radiator. If possible,...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1989 Dodge Ramcharger. Check the transmission fluid to be sure the transmission is not being starved of fluid while operating. Otherwise it sounds like there is trouble in the transmission valve body...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2004 Nissan 350Z. This is a commonly known issue with the 350Z. You should have a Check Engine Light on when this happens which will be likely related to NATS computer codes....

You may have one or more pulley with a bad bearing that is causing the pulley to not turn with the belt, causing the burning of the belt. Have the pulleys monitored while holding the engine at 2500 RPM in...

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Hi there. Sometimes when major mechanical work is completed, a mechanic will forget to reattach some accessory switches; assuming they were removed. It's also possible that during the service, a fuse that powers the radio or electrical relay was damaged...

I would try plugging the chord in another plug just to make sure it is not the chord. The plugs are rather simple. The sides are the ground and only the very center piece at the very back of the...

Hi there. Check all of the hoses to the intake system and make sure that the clamps are tight. If a clamp comes loose on the intake, then the sound of air rushing in will be heard while driving down...

They both may be correct in the diagnosis of head gasket and converter damaged. The sealer you put in may have temporarily stopped the coolant leak in the head but when coolant gets into the exhaust it can damage the...

Hey there. This may be due to a few different things such as a transmission speed sensor, a failing transmission control module, or potentially low transmission fluid. As you may know, the transmission uses hydraulic pressure created by the...

When the weather gets cold, I replace a lot of batteries. If your battery is marginal, it will work just fine until the temperature drops, then it won't have enough reserve to do the trick.Testing it with a voltmeter won't...

Something like this sometimes stems from a sensor(s) falling out during the indicated range, that is the signal falling out. Such could involve the throttle position sensor, mass airflow sensor, or perhaps sensors involved in advancing ignition timing. EGR system...

It sounds like you are on the right track with thinking it's a fuel-related issue with your 2000 Audi A8 Quattro. Your Audi may not be getting enough fuel for a cold start due to incorrect sensor data. Or it...

It’s important to periodically inspect your seat belts, to make sure that they are in good health. A seat belt that is dying should be replaced immediately. To inspect the seat belts, extend them from the retractors and use your...

Your key is a transponder key. The transponder in the key works together with the theft deterrent module that is attached to the ignition lock cylinder. The only good way to test this system is with a shop level scanner...

This is a sign that the control module has detected a problem somewhere, in one of the vehicles systems. It will be necessary to connect a code reader to the vehicle and pull the diagnostic trouble codes to see what...

Whether your vehicle's transmission is automatic or manual will change the diagnosis a bit. Both types of transmissions use a linkage system to connect the shifter to the transmission under the hood. Any binding or broken mechanical connection will cause...

This is a known issue in many of the Audi's. An epoxy fix, as you may know, is a very tricky and somewhat of a gamble-type of fix. There is a chance it may hold for a very long time and there...

At auto parts stores, the axle costs roughly $70 on up. It takes about 1 to 2 hours to install the axle. The job requires special tools though and to ensure a trouble free result, the axle output seal in...

I would recommend pulling the cylinder heads off to inspect considering 2 of the push rods broke. This may have caused material from the broken rods to be scattered throughout the valve train or potentially other places in the motor....