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The car idles up and down. Replaced throttle body temperature sensor, mass airflow sensor, and oxygen sensor.
Hello. If you have taken all those steps and the idle is still not at the correct speed, then the next thing I would look at is the idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is the component...
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My 2006 town and country Chrysler tire blew out and my car shit off automatically is that supposed to happen?
A tire blow out, by itself, will not shut off a vehicle's engine. Perhaps the ignition key got jostled out of position during the incident. If the ignition key was not jostled out of position, due to the blow out,...
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I have a loud intake on the throttle body
The manufacturer's warranty on the 2015 Chrysler is 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain. You should determine whether you have warranty coverage of this issue to reduce, or even eliminate, your potential repair cost. Any suspected...
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02 Grand Vitara 2.5L idles fine, but won't accelerate. Timing chain, MAF, fuel pump, compression, spark, injector pulse OK
It is possible that the fuel filter was never replaced with the fuel pump replacement. This could mean that the fuel filter is clogged and only allowing enough fuel to pass through for idle. Once more fuel is required when...
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Hard shifting and thunking noise at the rear end
Hello. The shift lever should remain stable unless it's moved by the driver. If it pops out of gear, even after a transmission replacement, I suggest inspecting the transmission mounts, engine mounts, and subframe bushings. Cases show that the subframe...
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Car door stuck closed.
Hello, I assume you have tried manually unlocking the door at the pull knob or at the knob above the door handle. If all that fails your door lock may be stuck and will require removing the door panel in...
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Engine throttle body?!
You should have the computer scanned for codes and see the reason for the overheating. The throttle body message is for limit on throttle opening due to the overheating issue and not from a throttle problem. Have cooling system checked....
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Wheel bearing hub replacement
If you have the steering knuckle, with the wheel bearing and hub installed in the steering knuckle, already removed from the vehicle the procedure is to use a 20 ton shop press to first press the hub out of the...
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I have a crank no start issue. I'm not getting any spark
It seems like you have addressed the common culprits that can cause a no spark situation. However another component that is a common failure point in Acura / Honda products of that era is the ignitor. The ignition ignitor is...
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Battery + Oil Light on - engine won't start 2006 Kia Rio
Hi there - I would check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is illuminated or not. It would seem that something else is not quite right with your engine. If your engine is cranking (i.e. actually spinning the...
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i have a brand new Vauxhall Mokka x Active,theres only 490m on clock,when i brake,i hear a loud grinding and i feel it through the
Hi there. Unfortunately, we don't offer repair services on Vauxhall Mokka models or provide services outside of the United States at this time. You might find it helpful to contact a professional mechanic in your area to inspect your vehicle....
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Steering wheel vibration and shaking
You probably should have changed the struts in pair at least because now you have an original strut on one side and a replacement strut on the other. The two might be slightly different in construction even if they seem...
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Ignition interlock problem
Hello. The neutral safety switch allows you to start the car while its in park or in neutral. This is likely the cause of this problem. It is also a possibility that there is a problem with your shifter. You...
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I hear a grinding noise when driving I notice when I move the steering wheel to the left the sound is gone.
Hi Renazar. Thanks for contacting us today. Assuming that the noise comes when you are driving forward and not braking, then the noise is likely coming from the wheel bearings that are wearing out. It is also possible that you...
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Wheel is free but the key won't turn
You should try a different key if you have a spare one to try. If the spare key turns the ignition now then the original key is worn and needs replaced.If you do not have an extra key then look...
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Air conditioning blowing warm air suddenly.
Hello, thank you for writing in. An air conditioner that is blowing warm is typically an issue with low refrigerant pressure. This can be due to a sudden leak, or it can be due to a failed A/C compressor. The...
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Overhead heat and A/C vents have no air or heat coming from them
It sounds like the issue is in the rear blower circuit. Check fuses 10 and 11 in the fuse block and also the rear blower relay, which supplies power to both of the fuses. The other possibilities are the rear...
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Belt popped off car
The majority of the time, if the belt pops off the engine, either the belt or something else has broken. If the belt is not what broke originally, the belt may have been damaged after it came off by the...
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Misfire on cylinder 2
Compression in cylinder No. 2 should be tested. If compression is within spec, a possibility is an oil leak into cylinder no. 2. With regard to the fuel injector, verify its operation as, although the injector may be new, the...
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I poured about three capfulls of engine oil in the coolant resevoir. What will most likely happen?
Hi There, Although, it is not likely that this will do any immediate harm to your engine, oil in the coolant is never a good thing. I would suggest having one of our experts here at YourMechanic come to your...
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I'm converting my 1994 v6 Camaro to a v8. I'm putting in a 69 327 SBC motor. What headers do I use? Year? 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
Hello - since your '94 Camaro could be purchased with a 5.7L V8 as well (LT1, LT4), there are several header configurations that will work for you. Your driving and performance needs will have a lot to do with choice...
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Hi Samuel, my Hyundai Accent 07's clutch slides straight to the floor with no resistance, the gears won't catch and the reverse g
Hi there. Usually when this occurs, the issue is with the clutch master cylinder. A clutch master cylinder contains a reservoir that stores the brake fluid. It is connected to the clutch slave cylinder through hoses. When you push the...
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Ticking noise
The noise you hear when first starting is the oil pressure building up, and the hydraulic cam followers getting pressurized. Once they get oil pressure, then the noise goes away. Try using only the Ford FL820S oil filter, and only...