Your car may be shaking during acceleration for many reasons. First, it is possible that the new tires were not inspected correctly. Some other reasons include issues with the suspension and steering. I would recommend having a certified mechanic inspect...
Hi there. With newer diesel engines and the advanced timing systems they have, the importance of fully functional glow plugs once the motor is lit is less important. However, as the weather gets colder, starting a diesel engine with the...
Hi there. The coolant can disappear for a number of reasons. The most common being an external leak. If it is not obvious as to where it is coming from then the system needs to be pressure tested. The water...
Sounds like you have a wiring issue. Most likely a broken wire somewhere in the harness. It could be at any circuit - fuel, ignition, or ECU. Sounds like something that a specialist should take a look at. It might...
Shaking at high speeds is often times related to tires that may be out of balance, low on air, potentially a badly aligned front end or failing suspension components. When any of these things are not geometrically proper or aligned...
If the battery is new and charging system output has been measured and is within specifications, the only reason a battery will discharge is if the car sits for a long period of time (batteries will self-discharge even if not...
If you are certain all fuses are good/tight, grounds are good and all bulbs are correct in voltage for the vehicle, I have a suggestion from personal experience with a MK 5 Jetta sitting right outside. Make sure the front...
Hi there. It sounds like your new battery may be faulty. If the vehicle jump starts ok, then this is a sign that the new battery is not providing enough cranking amps to engage the starter. It may have a...
Hi there - you don't indicate your mileage, but low compression may be a normal result of a high mileage engine, or a problem due to abnormal wear. Oil breakdown can cause excessive piston ring wear. Extremely lean mixtures can...
Yes, on this model BMW you can replace one injector individually relatively inexpensively. If you are able to afford it and are fairly certain it is an injector problem, I would suggest replacing them all at the same time while...
If you are bleeding the brakes out and keep getting air in the system then you test system and it still feels like it has a low pedal again. The brakes are bled again and gets air in it again...
Hi. It's very possible that the source of your problem is related to the transmission control module. In some cases, the sensors inside the transmission will fail to send signals to the TCM and cause the problem you're experiencing. It...
The door latch assembly has a lock actuator as part of it. The complete assembly, except for a couple internal pieces, is made of plastic and doesn't last as long as it used to when it was made of metal....
Hi there. Check the slave cylinder on the clutch system and see if it's leaking. If there is no leak, then operate the clutch pedal and have someone watch the slave cylinder. If the clutch fork is moving all the...
Hi there. I can certainly understand how you were freaked out by what was said to you. However, no diagnosis is an exact diagnosis without uncovering the root cause of the failures. The variable timing solenoid could be sticking, failed,...
Hi, thanks for writing in. This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the...
You will need to replace the ignition key cylinder if that is all that is damaged. Once the damaged parts are installed then you can then reprogram your new keys by using one of the original keys held up to...
From what you've described, it sounds like you have a stuck open thermostat. I'd recommend replacing the thermostat to see if this is the cause of the slow heat up of the vehicle since it's a relatively quick repair. In...
The battery going dead in a couple of days is not normal and if you did the parasitic drain test correctly, then you are correct to condemn the alternator for the excessive draw. The alternator is most likely shorting internally...
Unfortunately, hearing an engine knock is not a good thing. Hopefully, you were able to shut the car engine off as soon as you heard the knock. It may be a long shot but one tip you can try first...
Hello, The thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the coolant flows in and out of the motor from the radiator by opening and closing at specific temperatures. When your thermostat is not...
Hi Cornelius. Thanks for contacting us today. The P-0420 typically has to do with the catalytic converter in your vehicle, but can be triggered by damaged by O2 sensors, exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe leaks, or wiring harnesses that relay...
The front crank shaft damper is on a key way and it should not matter if the engine moved when loosening or tightening the damper harmonic balancer. The camshaft will move in and out a little bit and this is...
I would definitely stay clear from cars from the '90's. A lot of them had horrible transmissions. They weren't that great cars. Lot of them rusted out, too. But for a 2000's car, the later ones and mid-to-late ones can...
