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How much would it cost to have my engine pulled for me from a shop? 1997 Honda Prelude
Hi - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Check with a local Honda service center, or reputable garage for a quote. Thanks for thinking of us!
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What does Gn10/1 mean when looking at the wiring for a fuse box?
The GN10/1 on a wire diagram at a connector should be the wire is green and the connector has 10 pins and green wire is in number 1 position.
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Shifting car to neutral before stopping in red light
The automatic transmission was not designed to do this and may cause internal damage. The transmission and engine help slow the vehicle down for you and you are putting extra wear on the brakes. Automatic transmissions are not designed to...
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Car is on but the engine won't run
Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter,...
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Truck barely starts.
It sounds like you have two separate issues. First it seems like you have a drain on your battery, or the battery is simply just bad and due for replacement. Your second issue of jumping in place and eventually stalling...
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When i drive my car over 60 miles my car start shakig
Vibration at speed is usually due to dynamic imbalance of the wheel/tire assembly and/or a rim is bent. Even stronger vibration on braking can mean that the brake rotors are warped as well. Certain tire defects, particularly internal belt damage...
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Brake pedal feels mushy & goes almost to floor.
Liquid (oil, water, grease) contaminants on brake pads do not affect pedal travel, although they might increase stopping distances. Most brakes systems are designed and/or located such that leaks from nearby systems can't contaminate the pads. At any rate, a...
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Gear problems
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Peugeot 3008. From what you've described you'll need to check to make sure mechanical (gear shift) linkages are properly positioned and adjusted. I suggest having a certified technician diagnose your shifting issue firsthand...
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I wanna buy this bmw 325i but the airbag and seat belt lights are on on the dash. Do you think i should get?? Its accident free
Hi there. You might find it very helpful and cost effective to have one of our mobile mechanics complete a pre car purchase inspection; so they can inspect the vehicle and determine the condition of the vehicle and whether it's...
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Power steering or transmission issue
There are a few different places that can cause a power steering leak. The fluid can leak from a power steering pump, the fluid lines, a steering rack, or even a power steering cooler. What you need to understand is,...
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Car starting then has a power loss.
Hi there. Check all the fluids on your vehicle. Depending on what kind of service was performed on your vehicle will depend on what happened to your vehicle. If you had the engine oil changed, then make sure that the...
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New head gaskets not over heating or dripping fluid but radiator is steaming and spraying a little fluid. What is wrong ?
Hello, thanks for writing in. The best way to determine what your issue is would be to find the source of your leak. There are a few places to check first. One of which is the top radiator hose. Holes...
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Airbag light keeps coming on
The way to have an Airbag Light resolved would be to have a certified technician use an OBD2 scanner to retrieve any codes that are stored within the airbag module. Once these codes are found, the way in which the...
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I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. It makes a hard knocking noise when I break. What could it be?
Your friend could be right. If you hear a single knock each time you hit the brake pedal, that could be rear control arm bushings shifting. It could also be motor mounts. If you are hearing a knocking that repeats...
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temp is getting high while on traffic when ac is on
I'm not sure of your exact model, but most modern cars have an electric fan that comes on solely for the AC. Using the AC adds a tremendous amount of heat to the engine compartment. The fan is there for...
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Misfiring issue. How do I fix this?
If the car is misfiring then it will generate a code on the computer. I would have a mechanic pull the codes to determine where the problem is coming from. A misfire can be caused by a bad coil pack,...
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Is the engine on a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2l diesel 2004 a interference or a non-interference engine?
Hello - according to Suzuki, all of their engines are interference. The timing belt replacement interval is being revised to 60,000 kilometers; more like 40K miles. So, caution for replacing the timing belt earlier than expected. If you need assistance...
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Engine is not smooth and i’m worried it’ll die
Yes, you should get the vehicle checked as soon as possible. YourMechanic can do a diagnostic inspection since you're past the basic warranty period. The rough running could be either an ignition, electrical, or a mechanical issue, and if neglected...
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Cars light and everything turns on but won't start and no nose
Be sure not to remove the battery cables if and once the vehicle is running. Removal of the battery from the circuit at that time can cause a voltage excursion which will damage the PCM (powertrain control module or "vehicle...
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I lost my keys
Unfortunately there are really no safe ways to start the vehicle without doing damage to the ignition lock, steering column, wiring, etc. Any attempts to do so and you will wind up with much more expensive repairs than just new...
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When I start my car and put it in gear it moves on its on but when I press on the gas pedal it doesn't accelerate
It could be that you have a problem with the throttle motor. Gone are the days when the link between the pedal and the engine was a physical cable. The movement of the throttle valve is now done by a...
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The motor runs good but the master cil yder look low and liquid
Hi there. I'm not quite sure as to what you're asking, but if your master cylinder (brakes) is low on brake fluid, it's possible that you have a brake leak somewhere that should be located and repaired as soon as...
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Hello Steven I have a few questions I need answers to concerning my 2004 cts 3.6L
As for your power steering issue, it sounds like you might have a leak on your rack and pinion if it only leaks during hard turns. I would recommend having an oil/fluid leak inspection performed on your vehicle to determine...
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Power locking,and unlocking with remote does not work
Hello there, you have several different issues going on with your 2006 Acura MDX. When the window regulator is replaced there is a window reset procedure that must be done, this tells the regulator when the window is fully closed,...