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Hi there. The issue is the fuel pump relay is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to pump to much when it is not demanded. The knocking noise is the fuel going into the cylinders and hydrolocking the cylinders. I...

No, I work on that all the time. It's a very easy job. What you'd want to buy is a valve cover gasket kit that includes rummets for the spark plugs and rounded bolts. Even if you are not a...

A car is a mechanical device that wears out in a predictable pattern. Therefore, tune-ups are NOT determined by personal predilection. If someone tells you, "In my opinion, a tune up consists of....", run for the exits! In other words,...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose as a second opinion or to find any possible alternatives to correct this. There is a good chance this can...

Hi there. It is not good to drive a vehicle with an engine that is misfiring and running rough as it can damage the engine. When the engine light was flashing, that meant that something went wrong at that moment...

Hello. Trouble codes P0191 and P0193 are the trouble codes for issues with the fuel rail pressure circuit range, reading excessively high. It may be possible that the fuel rail sensor or circuit is having an issue. I would test...

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The frame rails or unibody could have been damaged (bent, moved) in the accident, even slightly. If that happened, the points at which the control arms attach to the car (i.e., the bolt holes) could have shifted from their original...

Typically when the steering wheel locks up it will still feel springy in one direction. You will want to simultaneously turn the key in the ignition and turn the steering wheel in the direction that feels spongy. Now addressing the...

The center of your driver side console is filled with gauges, meters and readouts that provide you with vital information about the car. Understanding the information found here will help keep you safe and secure while on the road, and...

One of the first things that should be checked when dealing with a serpentine belt that has come off would be to check that all of the pulleys that are used for power steering, water pump, idler pulleys, alternator, crankshaft,...

Hello there, 8800 is a very high idle. Most vehicles max out at between 6000-7000 RPM. If the vehicle idles at 800 RPM, then this would be considered normal in most cases, unless the idle fluctuates unusually. If the AC...

Hello - you may have a bent wheel, a wheel with a dent on the inside of the rim. You don't mention why the wheel bearing was changed, but modern wheel bearing assemblies (with dual, concentric ball-bearings) are sensitive to...

Hi there. Tune-up is an outdated phrase that has no true meaning for today's vehicles. Today's vehicles have maintenance schedules that list what needs to be performed at time and mileage intervals. There are many resources available online that may...

You should have the complete fuel system to include the vapor system checked for any leaks. You may have a leaking seal on top of the fuel tank that is leaking vapor that is getting into the passenger compartment. ...

Tire size 205/40z17 is not specified for your vehicle and thus does not fit. Use of that size will alter your speedometer reading, at minimum, and possibly affect other vehicle speed sensors affecting shift patterns. Your current tires are probably...

The problem is addressed in technical bulletin 06-07-30-023E. The problem is a slipping second clutch inside the transmission and requires the clutch and steel clutch plates and seals to be replaced. This requires the transmission to be removed and disassembled....

Hi there. The fuel pump is in the fuel tank. You will have a fuel test port on the engine fuel rail. You should have fuel pressure when you cycle the key to on for a few seconds and during...

Hello. The symptoms you are describing can be caused by a few different things. If the same lights as before are no longer working then it may be possible that there is an issue with the instrument cluster that is...

If you now have a key that fits the door you will have to hook up all the wires back to normal. After this is done, disconnect the battery and wait at least ten minutes. With all of the doors...

Hi there. This video is actually pretty good to show you how to self diagnose this type of problem that is common with TDI's. I would recommend watching this video first, and if this doesn't resolve your problem - I...

You may be mistaken that the plugs are fouled with oil. Instead they may be fouled with fuel. Try to hold the throttle wide open and start the vehicle. You may need to see if the fuel pressure regulator is...