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Heard a loud noise while driving
While the amount of information provided for your Volkswagen is a bit limited, I can do my best to point you in the right direction. If the loud noise you hear while driving sounds rotational and it gets louder as...
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Coolant leaks inside of car
From the description provided about your Saturn, it appears that the source of your coolant leak is due to a failed heater core. The heater core is similar to a mini radiator and it sits right inside your Saturn’s dashboard....
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Several lights quit working
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500. There should be a relay for the turn signals, flasher, and hazard lights. More than likely, this relay is faulty and would need to be replaced. It is also...
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Car shaking and stalling
Hi. There are a lot of issues that could cause the symptoms you are having. One guess is that you may have a vacuum leak. A vacuum leak is basically unmetered air that enters the engine, disrupting the air/fuel ration....
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Clutch sticking to floor
It does sound like you have a hydraulic problem. First, I would check for external leaks. If none are found, the problem could be air in the system. This could be the result of not bleeding the system properly after...
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Steering going out
Intermediate shaft issues are common on Dodge Dakotas. The symptoms you described are very typical. The shaft tends to bind at times and make clunk sounds when going over bumps and turning. The repair is simply to replace the shaft....
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Truck cranking but not turning over
Knowing the year, make, model, and engine size would help to come up with a better diagnosis. Typically, you are having a problem with the fuel pressure not staying up if the car is allowed to sit for too long....
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Wheel making noise
Bearing failure is common. Hub Bearings tend to make humming type noises as they start to fail. The noise usually gets louder or quieter during turning. This is because more or less stress is put on the bearing. In extreme...
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What would make my camshaft positioning sensor keep messing up on my 2007 Ford F-150 fx4 with a 5.4 liter. I replaced it twice
The sensor itself can and should be tested prior to condemning it. In addition to a functioning sensor, the circuit back to the PCM must be intact and not have any loose connections, corrosion or high resistances. It is not...
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Failing fuses, dashboard warnings all present - 2012 Audi A7 Quattro
Your Audi utilizes an electrical power distribution system which is more computer network like, than older point-to-point wiring systems. There are electrical controllers at key locations in the vehicle (front or back) which distribute power to components located close by,...
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check engine light stays on, replaced the mass air flow sensor
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will need to be scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. The computer will set a code when issues have been detected. These codes are a way of helping you or the technician to...
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Ford Fiesta TDCi starts and stall immediately
If the engine overheated, there is the possibility of engine damage (stuck valves, etc.) so it might be necessary to test for basic cylinder compression. If the engine is mechanically sound, what you are describing is diagnosed in a stalling...
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I was driving my car and i noticed it start making weird noises and then the engine quit working
It's hard to say from this chair, there is a wide range of possibilities. But you might just be having charging system problems. If the charging system failed a few days before, you can drive for a few hours before...
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Brakes and gas pedal 1979 GMC C1500
Hello - I would first check the throttle return spring at the carburetor - to make sure it's still there, and connected properly so that the throttle default position is "closed". Then check to see if the linkage back to...
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Car shuts down when gas is pushed
Situations like the one you are experiencing are tough to diagnose with limited information because of all the variables involved. Things like low fuel pressure, or a large vacuum leak could cause a concern similar to what you are describing....
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have a 92 accord that after driving it about 20 minutes it's starts hesitating. I have to floor it to get it to go until the check
Hi there. The most common cause of this is the distributor itself. The distributor starts to fail which causes the internal sensor to not read correctly and it will also cause the coil to overheat in some cases. The Check...
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Fuel injector misfiring
Hi there. This is a common problem with this vehicle. These vehicles often lack proficient injector functioning. A solution for this would be to have a certified mechanic replace the number six injector. Also a certified mechanic will test the...
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Noise around the tires
A noise from the tire area could mean a lot of problems. Depending on if it is coming front or rear of the vehicle, the brakes, bearings, tires, suspension problems may be a cause. I recommend you seek a mechanic...
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Small coolant leak 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Hi there - while adding ground pepper to a leaky cooling system may stem a leak, this would seem to require a great deal of pepper! Other "cooling system sealers" may stop a slow leak, but tend to put a...
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I was to my number 3 coil is misfiring should I change all coil or just that one
Hi Virginia. Thanks for contacting us today. It's always best to first correctly diagnose the source of the misfire before replacing any components. It is possible that the coil pack is faulty, in which it is best practices to replace...
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Windshield washer doesn't work
Hi there. Your window washer pump may in fact be in non-working order. Also, there is a fused wired in line that may have popped causing an open circuit. It is also possible that your window washer switch maybe malfunctioning...
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Engine making pinging sound
Hi there. This pinging sound that you are hearing is actually coming from your transmission upon acceleration. Acuras are known for encountering this problem around 100,000 miles. If your transmission has not yet been serviced I'd advise you to do...
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Engine knocking
Hi there. An engine knock can occur in many different instances. Your vehicle may have not received the proper lubrication under heavy load at one point. Without an in person diagnosis, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what is wrong...