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Hi Future. Thanks for the follow-up. Yes, there is a camshaft position sensor, located at the top of the engine near the bottom of the cylinder head and the crankshaft sensor, that is located near the crank pulley. I think...

Hi Becky. Thanks for contacting us today. When it gets extremely cold, it's quite common for cars to have difficulty starting. It's likely that the root issue was a battery with low cranking amps, but it's a smart idea to...

Heat changes the electrical resistance, and thence operation, of electrical components. That is possibly the underlying issue. The way to diagnose this is immediately after the shut down. If the vehicle is not starting at all, once hot, a no...

Hi Sparrow. Thanks for the follow-up question. When a gas pump shuts off sooner than it should, it's due to one of two possible issues. Either the pump is damaged, or there is an issue with the fuel tank -...

A misfire on cylinder 7 could indicate that you have a problem with your ignition system. I would have a technician perform a tuneup on the car replacing the spark plugs and wires and see if that does not clear...

Hello, the ignition switches are known to fail, causing issues like the ones you are experiencing. There was recall 14123 for ignition switch replacement. You should call the dealer with your VIN to see if your car is eligible for...

If both of these features quit working at the same time, you may just have blown a fuse. If neither one of these are related, the problem may be two separate ones. The power locks are controlled by a...

The problem you are having may be the EIS ECU not turning on intermittently. There is a technical service bulletin from the manufacturer dated 11/29/2012 and the number is LI80.57-P-053608. You will need to dealer or a mechanic that has...

I would have a technician inspect your starting problem because it could be a number of things that would stop the car from starting.

Hi Ken. Thanks for contacting us today. If you're asking whether or not the cold weather impacts the CHARGING of a battery - yes it does. It actually reduces cranking amps in the battery, which is what is needed to...

The specific data that you are seeking have been complied and published by Consumer Reports (CR), based on their periodic vehicle reliability surveys and, as well, reliability can be easily inferred by reviewing the relevant model years in the NHTSA...

If the starter motor does not release once the engine is running, the cause could be starter misalignment or failure of the circuit to open, and release the starter solenoid, the instant you release the ignition key. If the noise...

To me it sound like your steering wheel is binding. Try to turn the steering wheel while turning the key. This should unlock the steering. If this doesn't work and you're still unable to get it unlocked then I'd recommend...

You will need to have the exhaust system checked at an exhaust shop to see if the exhaust system is also rusted out leaking fumes into the car. If you have floor holes then see a body repair shop to...

Yes it does mean you have coolant leaking from somewhere. You will need to have the system pressure tested to locate the leak and then a repair can be done. I would also recommend replacing the thermostat with the needed...

The belt tensioner or pulley will need to be checked along with the belt's condition. The belt may just need to be adjusted. I recommend having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, come and test your vehicle for you....

The brake light switch should be checked for proper operation since it's the most common failure for this issue. The the brake light system needs to be checked for a switch failure and to see if water is getting into...

Hello. It sounds like the spark plugs are fouled and the spark plug wires need to be replaced. It is possible that the fuel filter is clogged up and needs to be replaced as well. Have a certified technician, like...

They both may be correct in the diagnosis of head gasket and converter damaged. The sealer you put in may have temporarily stopped the coolant leak in the head but when coolant gets into the exhaust it can damage the...