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The most common cause is the cooling fan is not coming on or there is a restriction in the airflow across the radiator. You should have this checked first then see if the radiator is flowing coolant through all the...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide my insight. This is a common issue in the Chevy Cobalt. The electrical system on modern cars is very sensitive and everything needs to be working nearly perfect in...

Your symptoms suggest that the starter solenoid contacts are burned enough to stick in the "Start" position (engaging the starter drive and motor), even when the ignition switch is not energizing the relay portion of the starter solenoid. The starter...

The whining noise you hear is coming from the power steering module, which is an electric motor that provides the assist, rather than a pump and a bunch of hoses. While this system has many advantages, noise seems to be...

It is possible that the air actuated clutch is at fault but in the service manual there is a note the even though there is no adjustment to the shift linkage, excessive play due to worn parts or a loosely...

Hello. You may still want to have a diagnostic troubleshooting code scan performed on the vehicle. Not all issues will automatically trigger a warning light. However, there may be mechanical issues to blame for this. You will want to take...

If oil is leaking into your cooling system, it is very possible that you have an intake gasket leak. It is also possible that you could have a cylinder head gasket leak. If oil can also be seen from the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Your issue is likely something small and silly that you are overlooking. Often the oil filter seal sticks to the engine rather than the old oil filter when you take it off. If this...

If you have no fluid in the clutch master cylinder and a leak in the clutch area where the clutch slave cylinder is, then it must be leaking and needs to be replaced. Keep in mind that when it is...

The problem is most likely a bad cooling fan clutch which is not turning fast enough at idle. When you also rev the engine it increases the fan and water pump. Check to see if the fan clutch passes the...

The black and orange striped wire goes with the red wires behind nut with the big starter cable. The small, tan and red striped one goes to the small terminal. If you are still having trouble, a technician from YourMechanic...

You're halfway there. The headless bolts you see are indeed a security feature. The heads are designed to twist off when the bolts are tightened. Obviously if they just unbolted, it would be far too easy for a car thief...

Hi...your vehicle has an on-board diagnostic system, albeit the early version known as OBD-I. What I would therefore recommend, to get this engine running condition diagnosed and repaired, is you request a check engine light diagnostic. The trouble codes that...

It sounds like you have an electrical issue where the vehicle stalling may be from the charging system and battery lost connections. Your battery could be losing connection from relays clicking on and off, or the battery could be almost...

When you do get your vehicle to start, open up the hood while your engine is idling and get a spray bottle with water in it. Spray the spark plugs and wires to see if you start getting misfires and...

Hi there. That's a tricky question to answer. It really depends on the warranty program you have with the dealership that will dictate whether or not this is a statement of fact. Some dealerships offer extended warranty packages that are...

Code P0011 is most commonly caused by the solenoid or cam sensor. I would recommend replacing the solenoid first and then cam sensor.

Assuming scored rotors means there are likely "hot spots" or high and low spots in the rotors, this will cause brake pads to wear unevenly and to wear out prematurely. Depending on the severity of the rotors, it may be...

The 2001 LS430 Owner's Manual refers to an upper limit of 85 MPH in terms of cruise control settings. Apart from that, there is no ECU limit or user-programmable upper speed limit. On some cars, you can program individual keys...

If the poor acceleration is intermittent, that suggests a cause involving an electrically controlled component including sensors that send data to the PCM. To diagnose this, a real time scanner is applied to view actual engine operating parameters during the...

Hello. A blown head gasket is a very common problem for your Land Rover Freelander. Land Rover does not have an explanation as to why the head gasket repeatedly blows they just repair it. Replacing the head gasket on any...

Throttle body failures are common on the Passat. Often it's the first big failure that Passat owners experience so your experience is not unusual. The only solution is replacement. It's not a difficult job, but on some models there is...