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There are two ways to make a call using the HandsFreeLink® (HFL). You can either say a phone number, or you can call a number programmed into the HFL system. To make a call to a phone number: ...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The noise could be a loose spare tire or something in the trunk bouncing around. If not, then there could be a lubrication failure in the differential or a loose axle mount. ...

The engine has a blown head gasket and is passing coolant through the engine to the tailpipe. You are seeing the steam coming from the exhaust. The engine being overheated would have to be diagnosed as to why it is...

Hello. You may want to check the connections at the terminal as it is not uncommon for these to get very hot and melt the plastic inside and corrode. This may also be a rusty ground which can also cause...

If all or most of the oil leaked out it is possible for the engine to be damaged or to seize. In that event, yes, the engine would have to be repaired. You can try turning the engine over by...

Your engine requires spark, air, and fuel to start and run properly. Air is almost always present so that leaves spark and fuel. Depending on the vehicle, if a crankshaft sensor is faulty, the engine control unit may not receive...

Hello. For specific part numbers I would refer to to the Hyundai Motors website. From there you should be able to locate your region, which should offer some sort of technical support or contact through an email or separate website....

The correct way to prevent water from getting into the trunk is to have a body shop repair the vehicle. Short of that, about the only way to keep water out might be to cover the entire car with a...

Moisture in the air (water vapor) can condense in the engine and contaminate the oil. The amounts are typically not significant and the water eventually vaporizes in hot operation and leaves the engine. The other source of water is from...

This is odd, since generally the ABS light should come on for a few seconds with the ignition ON. My suggestion is to have the system scanned for diagnostic trouble codes which serve as a starting point for further diagnosis....

Hi there. A modern clutch system has multiple individual components that must all work together perfectly in order to allow your Mini to shift gears and accelerate. However, there are different procedures for repairing each of these parts and as...

This may be a result of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

An engine can ping (or knock) due to an improper combustion process. An ignition knock is the result of combustion occurring too early. Early combustion can occur from carbon buildup inside the combustion chamber, a lean air/fuel mixture, and advanced...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. The most likely cause of this issue would be a leaking camshaft seal that may need to be replaced. Many times the camshaft sensor will have a blockage near it that prevents engine oil...

The engine in your Pontiac Grand Prix is known to corrode out at the corners of the intake and head. The leak starts with a gasket and grows to damage the intake and heads. I suggest removing the intake and...

It sounds like your window switch may be faulty. If you hear the motor try to move the window when pressing down but no noise is heard when pressing up, its most likely the window switch. If you hear the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This can happen for many reasons such as over torquing the plugs when tightening them, or previously stripped threads in the cylinder. In either case, the result is the plug will result in being blown...

Hello. If you have poor connections at the ignition coils then that will cause cylinder misfires. These loose connections can also shorten the life of the ignition coils. The connectors need to be replaced in order to ensure that there...

Hello there, a variety of issues will cause noise when the brake pedal is pressed and released on your 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The most common issues is the pedal return spring, the pedal mount, or the brake pedal rod itself....

The symptoms you are explaining sound similar to the case of a clogged or faulted idle air control valve. If this valve clogs or fails in a near-closed position, the engine will be choked upon deceleration when the throttle plate...