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Car struggles to go into the reverse gear and makes a clunking noise
Other consumers report the type of issue you have with various years and models of BMW but the reports are model specific. If you do a Google search ("difficulty getting reverse BMW "model, year") for your car, you can try...
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My car feels like it's having trouble starting. I took it to someone and they ruled out the starter, battery, and alternator.
Hey there. This may be related to many different things. Depending on the symptoms, this may be related to a spark issue or potentially a fuel delivery issue. If the engine starts, we can reasonably assume that there is not...
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Rough idle, clacking noise from engine under higher load
Hi there. From the description you have provided, the vehicle you are working on needs further diagnoses. First, 100 PSI for cylinder compression is inadequate. I would look into whether valve timing is correct. An incorrectly timed camshaft could cause...
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How do I find top dead center using the teeth on the harmonic balancer?
Hi there. The following steps are to check for top dead center on your engine. Remove the left valve cover on the engine rotate the crankshaft until the key way is facing up Check the camshaft on the left...
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Clutch problems - 2000 Audi A4 Quattro
Hi there. The clutch for your vehicle is a Exedy OEM replacement clutch, Luk clutch, or ACT clutch that needs installed. The name of engines for your vehicle are AEG, AVH, AZG. You can look on the engine, usually on...
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central locking system, locks, actuator, motor assembly, door
The ones that aren't working, you've got to push or pull. The actuator on those doors probably went out. It is a little motor assembly. When you find out how much those stupid little electronic motor assemblies cost, you'll probably...
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Must you replace all ignition coils or faulty ones only for 2010 BMW 550i GT?.
Ignition coils can be individually replaced without concern as to engine operation however fuel injectors are a different matter. If you replace one fuel injector, the other 7 fuel injectors should be removed from the fuel rail and professionally cleaned....
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I just took my 2010 Nissan Rogue to the dealership for a diagnostic, I was told my a/c compressor is bad and I also need a new dri
If the a/c compressor is binding or wobbling from bad compressor bearings then replacing the belt will not fix anything and the compressor may just tear up the new belt.
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What is this part
Hi Tyler. It's very difficult to determine a part name without seeing it. Unfortunately, since we can't have images attached through this platform, it's also hard for us to review it. One thing you could do perhaps is to take...
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Service Engine Soon light is on in 2003 Chevrolet Discovery
Code P0327 stands for knock sensor bank 1. Some of the common causes for this code are: a problem at connector C627 or C636, a problem with the power train control model (PCM) or a problem with the knock sensor...
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One brake light is not working
This should be a double filament bulb, which has two filaments inside. One works for the main tail light and the other is activated when the brake light switch is activated. Many times, one or both of these filaments will...
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My truck is starting to have a rough idol , I changed the spark plugs about 6 months ago.
The rough idle is often times associated with what is called an idle air control module/valve which regulates the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. When this is not working properly,...
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Im putting in a2005 ford 4.2 in my 98 ford f150 do you see any problem
Hello. If you are using the base engine then you should be just fine. The intake and exhaust as well as the sensors will work different so all of that will need to be switched over.
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Emergency brake light not working properly
You will need to have the skid control ECU scanned for proper input from parking brake to see if the fault is in the parking brake, ECU or instrument cluster. A mechanic like one from YourMechanic can come and test...
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Front light goes on and off
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. This is a normal condition for the lights to flash when setting the locks. This is an indicator to the driver that the locks have engaged and the security system is now active. If...
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Low power and rough running. Check engine light flashing but no codes at download.
This may be caused by a few different things such as dirty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure or a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. As you may know, dirty fuel injectors may cause intermittent fuel supply to...
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Car is running slow, what could it be?
If you already replaced the sensor then now it will need that connector you've mentioned. Replacing it may fix the code P0502. The code P1406 is for the EGR valve position, you would need to have the valve tested to...
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Car won't start up after new battery put in
Hello. The security system has been activated by the battery replacement. To reset the Honda security system: (1) using the physical key, close all doors, (2) insert the key in the driver door, turn to the "Unlock" position, (3) turn...
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Car has smoke damage
Whether we are dealing with the interior being damaged with cigarette smoke or if the Mustang you are driving was subject to another form of fire, I would highly recommend locating a specialist that can deal with smoke damage. If...
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My car makes noises when I make a turn
If you did not get all the air out of the system or fluid leaks then you may be low on fluid. You should also make sure you used Honda approved fluid type. If it is not low or incorrect...
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My car wouldn't start after battery was just replaced my car cd player is running after I turn the car off
Your CD player definitely should not be running after the key is off and out of the car. It will certainly drain your battery. So the good news is you can be reasonably certain about what is killing your battery....