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The first to do is to make sure the engine turns by putting a socket and breaker bar on the crankshaft pulley bolt and turning the motor. If the motor turns, then you know it is in the wiring. Follow...

If your ignition switch is malfunctioning, I would recommend having it tested and replaced if necessary. It is important to have this job performed professionally to avoid any potential mistakes. Sometimes ignition switches have many small pieces called tumblers that...

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...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With white smoke coming from the exhaust, the smell of coolant, and the (very likely although unmentioned) lowering of the coolant level, it is quite apparent that the coolant is making its way passed...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You will need to have the cooling fan clutch checked to see if it is working properly. The engine will not cool properly if the clutch is not locking enough as the engine gets hot....

This sounds like potentially a blown head gasket unfortunately. I would definitely not start or drive the car any longer until having it checked by a mechanic. When this happens, the gasket between the cylinder head and the engine block...

Hi Love. Thanks for contacting us today. On many modern cars, trucks and SUV, there is a reduced power warning light that illuminates typically when the symptoms you are describing occur. If this warning light did not illuminate on your...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your Volvo. There should be specific alpha numeric "codes" displayed on the Code Reader. Do you see/have those "codes"? These will help pinpoint any faults and assess the issue. I would recommend having...

You need to check to see if the corrosion is causing a no connection from the battery to the main power supply. The corroded cable may need to be replaced.

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...

If the battery is going dead after a couple of days then you have an issue with something drawing the battery down. A battery that is low may not be able to start the engine since the starter will take...

I would ask for help from a mechanic to look at your fuel system. They will be able to find the leak and make the necessary repairs so that your fuel no longer leaks.

You can get an ECM-related code for a number of different reasons. It can be something as simple as a voltage loss from a bad battery connection, or it may need a new ECM. I usually check the codes and...

If your clutch pedal still feels okay, then you likely have a bad clutch disc, which requires the transmission to be removed in order to replace it. If your clutch pedal does not feel okay, then you may have a...

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...

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...

Hello. There are many causes for a vehicle overheating. The cooling fans in the front of the vehicle move air through the radiator to cool off hot coolant being circulated out of the engine. If the fans work, it is...

Having your car not start after having a brand new battery installed can be a frustrating experience. Even though the battery is indeed new, the fact that there is no start and a non functioning alarm in your Cadillac DeVille,...

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...