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Hi, I will be glad to help you with this. You can obtain a written quote, and schedule the repair to suit your needs, by using YourMechanic’s throttle body replacement service page. Once on that page, please click on "Get...

Hello. It sounds like the timing belt is not in time and if the timing is off, the engine will not start. When replacing the water pump, the timing belt must be removed and this could affect the timing of...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. There are a few items in your question that lead me to believe you've got a cooling system problem that should be diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible. First, if you're smelling liquid...

Hi there. When you are getting an engine vibration as you described and you have a gas cap warning light issue, then it is likely that you have an issue with an EVAP canister or the purge solenoid. The canister...

The fuse box on most vehicles, including the Commodore wagon will be located on the driver side of the dashboard, located next to the steering column. You can access your vehicle owner manual or search online for a fuse diagram....

There can be several possible issues that can cause the loss of power acceleration. The fuel pressure may be low and filter clogged. Have fuel pressure and volume checked. The throttle sensor may be cause and will need to have...

Did you check the sway bar pivot bushings, specifically where the bar goes through the bushings? The bushings may be bad or dried out causing binding. If the sway bar is okay then check the upper and lower control arms...

There are several possible possibilities, as these are kind of noisy cars. Failed strut mounts and bearings are a common source of noise when turning. Wheel bearings also make noise while turning when they fail as well. It's also possible...

If you have a coolant leak on your car it can normally be found by observing where it is leaking from to determine what the cause of the leak is. If it is leak from the front of the engine,...

Hi there. The Touareg is a fun vehicle to have. The downfall of the Touareg is the cost of the maintenance, repairs, and the electrical issues that may ensue. These vehicles will not be as reliable as your current vehicle...

Brake lights that come on intermittently are likely caused by a faulty or misadjusted brake switch. The problem could also be caused by a short in the brake light wiring. A trained technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able...

For optimal ring seating, the cylinder should be honed. I understand you can see the old cross hatch but the honing also ensures that any glaze on the cylinder wall is broken. That glaze prevents the new rings from sealing....

Hi there - unfortunately, YourMechanic does not offer either of these services at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

I would recommend looking at either hose to determine which hose the leak is coming from with the car running as this will pressurize the system and force water to the leaking point. Consider scheduling an appointment with one of...

If the Check Engine Light is on this would be helpful as the codes that would be triggered by this would generate useful information relating to the problem. Without the benefit of hooking the car up to a scanner and...

All of the cars built today come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This did not become a requirement until about 2006. At that time, it was determined that a vehicle can be much safer if the driver...

Hello. If the door opens fine from the outside of the car and not from the inside then it is typically caused by a failure in the handle cable. The cable may have popped out of place or may have...

It sounds to me like the place that did your last service made a mistake. The service you got and the symptoms you are having should not be related. Something must have been tampered with during the service causing the...

Firstly, I would recommend replacing your serpentine belt as it is a regular maintenance item on all vehicles with internal combustion engines that use a belt. The reason for the noise is that over time after the belt has been...

The camshaft position sensor reads a reluctor wheel on the camshaft and determines the location of the firing sequence from cylinder 1 to cylinder 6. The camshaft position sensor works in relation with the crankshaft position sensor to allow the...

Hi...yes, that is absolutely possible. If you would please review the slate of services (including all the various diagnostic services) available at this link, simply choose the service that best matches the difficulty you are having. Don't worry if it...

Hi there, It's not entirely clear what your question is, but I assume it's regarding whether or not this used car should be bought. It sounds like it's very affordable, but any car that can't be driven before buying...

Any wheels other than the factory wheels will compromise the vehicle's performance to a certain extent. I would recommend getting the factory wheels if you can as they are the best suited for your vehicle. If the factory wheels are...

You would use a bolt-out spiral fluted socket. A common example of this tool is the Craftsman 10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set Low Profile Bolt-Out (Item # 00952166000P Model # 52166). However, Irwin makes a set as well and...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. This sounds like the turbo shift broke and the turbo quit working. To test the turbo, put the vehicle in an open area and set the parking brake. Step on the service brake...