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Pumping on the gas does not do anything with a fuel injected car. Try just holding gas pedal at 1/4 throttle and see if it starts better? As far as the hard start if coolant went all over engine you...

Hello. From what you describe, it sounds like there may be some sort of issue with the clutch pressure / cycling switch. These switches are responsible for activating the compressor when they detect that the pressure is at or temperature...

Hi there. LED lights do not put much strain on the battery unless your leaving them on without the engine running for extended periods of time. Also, I have not know LED lights to be used as a GPS tracking...

If the dipstick is missing for your transmission, it would be somewhat difficult to determine if the fluid is at the correct level or not. I would strongly recommend having a replacement dipstick inserted before adding any fluid to the...

Hi. These cars have a know problem with the push rods and or the lifters going bad causing knocking and tapping noises. There is also the possibility that the ball bearings in the alternator or A/C compressor are going bad...

This can be caused by the heater core having a partial blockage or by the temperature blend door on passenger side going to cold. You will need to have actuator checked first and then if it i moving door to...

It's not a good idea to remove fuses in an attempt to disable the power door locks; as this will also impact other vital vehicle operations. It's more likely that you've got a problem with the power door lock actuator....

If the engine in your car is original, at 25 years old, you might want to check compression to see what the basic mechanical condition of the engine is. Poor gas mileage can be caused by low tire pressure; faulty...

If the symptom is tied to how you manipulate the key, there might be a problem with the ignition switch. To get this resolved, if you want the required diagnostic steps performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right...

Hello. Your brakes can make noise for any number of reasons. The noise may even be coming from another part of the vehicle. If the noise occurs anytime the vehicle is moving then you may actually have a failing hub...

If the issue did not exist prior to the rebuild, it is likely the transmission was not properly rebuilt (not unusual because rebuilding a transmission is highly detailed, exacting work, plus a really good rebuild will incorporate all the design...

Sometimes this function is built into the wiper motor itself and other times this function is accomplished with the use of a relay. I would recommend searching in your owner's manual to see if there is a washer relay. If...

Hi. The most common problem with a leaking sunroof is a clogged drainage pipe that runs down the side of the car. They usually run from both sides of the sunroof down the channel that runs beside the windshield and...

Hello. This is a very robust transmission, as your advanced mileage demonstrates! The downshift issue you have described is likely either the governor (possibly a broken spring?), internal to the transmission, or an issue related to the throttle position sensor,...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This can be caused by a couple of things. First, bad or worn outer CV joints can cause this. Does your car make the noise when turning both ways or just one way? If it...

If you have insurance covering the cost of mechanical failure and repairs, you would first have to obtain authorization from your insurance company. We have no way of knowing what State Farm will or will not reimburse you for in...

A code of P0300 can be caused by vacuum leak in the PCV system or in the intake manifold gasket. It can also be caused by excessive water or alcohol in the fuel. Try adding dry gas or Heat to...

The trouble code stored in the vehicles computer may shed some light on what's going on. Turning on the AC adds an extra load to the engine and the computer picked up some trouble when the data figures changed. Consider...

Hello. There can be a hydraulic issue with the master cylinder, ABS pump, or even a brake fluid leak anywhere in the system. This is a safety issue and you should have a certified technician inspect the ABS system as...

The power steering on this vehicle has an electrical power steering pump that supplies pressure to the system and communicates to the computer system on the vehicle for any problems. If you say you are seeing a power steering light...

Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several possible reasons why you are not getting fuel from the fuel pump. First, if the pump was not correctly installed or primed, it may fail quickly. It's also possible that...

Be sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel is not old. Check for adequate fuel pressure, injector operation, and a spark at the spark plugs. Basically, if the starter motor is turning the engine...

Hi there. I would recommend buying the stock vehicle, as the one with an engine replacement can have difficulty passing emissions. This may why it's registered as a "hot rod" in your state. If your vehicle passes emissions, you should...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. This sounds like you may need to replace the bags if they are not holding air. Try checking to see if when the compressor comes on if you can...