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Car starts and runs, battery dies while driving.
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1998 Dodge Durango. If the battery installed in your car is the correct size, fully charged, and it passes a load test, the only way the battery can lose so much stored...
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How do I change the display?
You can change the display based on what you would like the audio system to show you. The display has two available options: Title (the song name or program title will be displayed), and Name/Title (artist and song name, or...
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The car goes to the right on bumpy roads and bounces badly
You may need to have your lower control arm bushings checked for problems on both sides. If the bushings are worn, they may need to be replaced or the lower control arms need to be replaced. Have a certified mechanic,...
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Can this van's alternator be put in a 2004 chevy impala?
The alternators on the two vehicles are not compatible with each other. The computers on these vehicles control the alternator charge rates and you could have a computer problem and should have the system diagnosed by a qualified mechanic like...
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Fan blower won't work
If your blower does not work at all, there could be several issues. The two most common are the blower motor itself begin bad, and the other is the blower motor resistor. The resistor is what controls the speeds of...
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Brakes going out.
When your brake pedal goes to the floor you are experiencing a severe brake failure and you definitely need to take care of it right away. If you cannot build pressure in the brake system by pumping the brake pedal...
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Transmission stuck in gear in Drive 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Hi there - it's possible that your problem source is the torque converter lockup clutch NOT releasing as the truck slows down. This would lug the engine as though it's in top gear until vibration, or an engine stop/start sequence...
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I need to pass smog test.
Hello. When a vehicle sits for this long there can be a number of issues keeping it from starting and running right. You do need to replace the battery, and you should replace all of the fluids before starting it...
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Will I pass my MOT if the dephaser pulley is failing renault megane vvt 1.6
Hello. If your vehicle's dephaser pulley is having issues, it may have a dramatic effect on the engine's emissions levels, which are a part of the MOT test. The MOT test looks at safety, roadworthiness, and exhaust emissions levels. ...
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Convertible not working.
Hi. If your top will not longer move up or down it can be from a number of items in the system from a fuse, to a wiring issue, to the lift motor. The most common part that I have...
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Multiple error codes.
Those codes are mostly for the transmission control module. I would have a technician come out and test fuses and check voltages and look for a shorted wire. It will probably be a 20 amp fuse for the ECM. If...
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Car won't start up.
It sounds like your car cranks but isn's starting, if that's the case it's missing one of the three requirements for combustion; compression, fuel, ignition. If, while cranking, the car sounds like it always has and not much faster than...
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I have a 1999 Honda Accord 4 door 180,000 miles no under the hood problems (transmission and engine) just had emissions and other
Hi there. It is very possible that your ignition lock cylinder is damaged; especially if the key gets stuck and the gear is hard to shift. Most ignition systems have a built-in safety device that does not allow the car...
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Convertible top not working.
Convertible tops have a few different motors and switches that must all work together or the top just won't work correctly, if it isn't working at all check for a mechanical blockage or maybe a failed fuse, if it isn't...
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What color is engine oil
Hi there. Typically, motor oil is a light syrup color before it is poured into an engine. As the engine runs, carbon deposits from burned fuel become infused inside the oil particles, which causes the oil to darken to a...