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Car stalled while driving - 2006 Kia Optima
Hi and thank you for writing in. Most likely what is happening here is that, by over filling the gas tank, you allowed gas to enter into the gas tank breather tube. As you start driving fuel is being drawn...
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I'm a heavy duty mechanic and I was looking for a filter eliminator for my pick up, but I haven't been able to find one are filter
Hi there. Unfortunately, without knowing what type of pick-up you're taking about, we can't offer any advice on finding a filter eliminator. Additionally, since we only offer technical assistance and services for OEM applications, this is not an area we...
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How do I switch between two call waiting calls?
It is easy to switch between two active phone calls. Simply turn the Menu or Menu/Sel knob to Switch Call, and then press the knob.
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Car stalls out of nowhere
Hello - what a frustrating problem to solve! You may have provided a key clue to the solution, given that it requires another vehicle to jump start it to get it going again. This MAY mean that the increased starting...
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Not getting fuel from fuel tank replaced fuel pump and filter I have a 85 720 nissan pick up
Hi there. I would recommend checking the fuel pump fuses to be sure the fuel pump is getting power to it. Also, check the ground wire to the fuel pump as well as this is a common issue when they...
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The car idles poorly as if it would stall, Check Engine Light on
Hello. Problems with camshaft gears are common for these cars, which may cause the Check Engine Light to come on and cause the problematic idle. The Check Engine Light codes should be able to identify faulty systems to help shed...
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My car doesn't have a check Engine light on but when I took it the mechanic they found two codes
You will need to have the ignition system tested to look at the misfire data to find the exact cylinder coil that is causing the code. Misfire data in the computer memory will show the cylinder that is misfiring and...
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How do I use the Best Average Fuel Economy setting?
The driver information center (DIC) provides you with a lot of information. At any moment, you can choose what information you want the DIC to display. To have the Best Average Fuel Economy setting displayed, press the Menu button on...
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Check engine light
Hello there, thanks for writing in. A failing coolant temperature sensor can have some subtle symptoms on your 2004 Toyota Camry. The coolant temperature sensor sends the signal to the coolant temp gauge, if the gauge reads wrong than the...
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How do I personalize the language settings?
You can customize many of your vehicle’s settings using the vehicle personalization system. One of the settings that you can customize is the language. Your vehicle has three languages it can operate in: English, French, and Spanish. To customize the...
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Fuel Pump replaced now car won't start 2007 Saab 9-3
Hi there - the story certainly doesn't make sense. Excessive fuel pressure won't "ruin an injector", although it will certainly leak and cause high fuel consumption, as well as a rough idle and rough running. Check for problem codes, whether...
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ABS comes on when not needed
The ABS and traction control are part of the same system. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) receives input from the wheel speed sensors, as well as other vehicle sensors. It then uses this information to apply the brakes and...
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON
Hi there: If you replaced the cam sensors and the check engine light is still illuminated, it's highly possible that the trouble code is caused by the electrical harness attached to the sensors as opposed to the sensors themselves. The...
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HVAC Blower Motor Fan runs on high Speed all the time
This may be related to a faulty blower motor control module or resistor. The blower motor resistor controls the various speeds and functions of the blower motor once it is turned on. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic...
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Car shuts off after shakea when idling and also when reversing. What could be the problem?
If the check engine light is on indicating that the O2 senor needs to be replaced, this could explain the shaking and stalling depending on the functionality of the O2 sensor. As you may know the oxygen sensors which are...
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Grinding/rubbing sound in rear drum break, replaced assembly inside and lathes drum, sound continues and louder as speed increases
The noise may not be coming from the brakes at all and is coming from the rear hub bearings. Try to remove rear calipers and rotor and turn hub to see if you feel any binding. If you do then...
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Slow transmission fluid leak which the mechanic I went to says was caused by a faulty seal even though it was replaced last week.
Hi there. The problem with trying to diagnose this transmission fluid leak issue you have with the Hummer is that it's quite possible that the leak could be caused by multiple issues. Certainly a loose transmission fluid tube or damaged...
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Damaged steering column.
Hi. It's difficult for me to give you advice without knowing the extent of damage they did to your column. In some cases, all that needs to be replaced is the ignition cylinder and/or switch. This is a pretty simple...
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Alternator
The alternator is needed to keep the battery charged and provide enough power to keep the engine running and transmission shifting. A low power situation will cause the engine to have low power and the transmission may not shift. The...
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Car not starting
If the codes you get say to replace the ECM then you should replace the ECM and not just have it programmed. It would help us better to diagnose the problem if you supply the codes you get.