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Hi there. Most of the time, if the battery is good, then the problem is either in the starter itself or the ignition switch. Both are common issues on this vehicle. I usually test for power at the starter...

There are many options on the market today that only a muffler replacement will improve the sound. You can go on some web sites and they will have sounds of the muffler they have for sale to give you an...

Hello. If the engine will crank over and it will not start after it has run for a while then most of the time this is caused by a failing carburetor. Most of the time it will flood out and...

Hi there. If you are getting a smell like this in your vehicle then it more than likely has an exhaust leak. Since the vehicle is new you should take it back to the dealer to have this issue looked...

Hi there. Chances are the latch assembly is either faulty or the lever linkage has become detached. The door panel will need to be very carefully removed from the inside and the latch and linkage assessed. If the latch is...

In order for me to give helpful information, it would help to know about the details of your car. Knowing what specific year, make, model, and engine size is vital for me to know so that I can give you...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. With the age of your vehicle, it is rather unlikely that you would have to replace the rotors already. The brake pads that stop the rotation of the rotors however do likely need to...

Hi Joseph. Thanks for writing in tonight. If you turn the key forward and you don't hear the starter engage or anything, then it's likely that you have a damaged electrical relay, which supplies power to the starter from the...

The information given is not enough to definitively say what the issue is. Consider the following questions. Is it the dashboard temperature gauge that is reading like this, or have you checked the actual engine temp with an infrared thermometer,...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of replacing the valve cover and camshaft cover gaskets with the cost of labor on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 with a V6-3.5L engine.

It is very possible that your engine could be burning oil. This could explain why it's running bad as the engine would be getting too much "fuel". This will cause the engine to run roughly as the air/fuel ratio is...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Buick Rendezvous. From what you've described, you most likely damaged the transmission. You will need to take the vehicle to a transmission mechanic to fix this particular issue. If you'd like a second...

Hello. Bumpy roads can cause the ABS system to have trouble working correctly. Bumpy roads cause changes in the speed of the wheels which is the main input for the ABS system. If computer is not reading correctly then the...

This is not an error. The crank shaft goes around two times to the distributor one time. This means if you put the number cylinder on the compression stroke top dead center and line up the distributor then if you...

If you have just installed a new fuel pump and can not hear it come on when you turn the key to the run position (not the start position), you may have a ground issue. You can also perform a...

With regard to the 2003 Acura TL Honda states in the Owner's Manual, "Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued...

I would recommend looking in your 2014 Dodge Dart's owner's manual to see if there are any bluetooth programming options available to you. If so, I would just go into the settings menu and change the bluetooth system to not...

This is a very common problem with this generation Highlander. Toyota is well aware of the issue and there is an open recall for this specific problem. In order to properly resolve this issue, contact your local Toyota dealer, describe...

Hi. Even though the lights may be on in your car, this still does not signify there is enough power to start the car. The battery very well be on the brink of complete failure. I would recommend a certified...

High mileage engines leak oil into the combustion chamber through worn out valve stem oil seals, worn valve guides and ill fitting piston rings. If a substantial amount of oil is entering the combustion chamber the plugs will quickly foul....

Hello, the first thing to do is check the oil level and get that correct and then diagnose the overheating concern. It will probably need to be jump started to get it going. The cause of the overheating must be...