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Battery and/or Alternator issues
You should start by having the starting and charging system thoroughly tested to ensure both systems are working properly. It sounds like you have a large parasitic drain, which means something is drawing power from the battery when the car...
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Throttle position sensor going out
If your vehicles throttle position sensor has gone bad then the vehicle may be put into reduced power mode. In reduced power mode the vehicle will not drive over a certain RPM and engine speed. Usually, a Check Engine light...
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My windshield wipers stopped working the motor seems to be working since when i turn them on you can hear a sound but they wont wi
Hi there. When the motor is working, but the windshield wipers do not move, the issue is typically caused by a broken wiper arm or perhaps one of the internal links inside the motor is broken. The best way to...
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The car cut off
Hello. The car model will help us narrow down what to look for. Are there any lights that turn on on the dash when starting the car? Do any interior lights turn on? If nothing turns on, there is an...
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Car won't start until lights go off after key is in on position.
Hi there. The Check Engine Light can be one of the most confusing warnings in your dashboard cluster because it offers no explanation as to why you suddenly need to check your engine. It sounds ominous and can be as...
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Oil pan gasket leak
From the provided description, it sounds like your Nissan Rogue is experiencing a few different concerns. Let us address the concern with the oil leak first. If you are 100% sure that the oil pan is leaking, it is best...
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Truck making noise
Hello, diagnosing a noise is a hands on and must be heard. Since you notice that it is making the noise while starting the car, there are several possible causes. The noise could be coming from the starter, the flywheel,...
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Clutch not working
If your clutch is not working then it may have a bad clutch cable or the clutch itself is bad. A mechanic would typically inspect the condition of the cable and make sure it is moving properly. If it is...
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Car screaming and not shifting.
Transmission problems can occur for a number of reasons. On the Equinox, when I have seen this occur it was due to a problem with the valve body in the transmission. Some of the time it is caused by a...
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Noisy steering and bad performance, is this dangerous?
There is a technical service bulletin (TSB) pertaining to a clicking or thud type noise when turning that may pertain to your vehicle. The TSB number 14-ST-002-1 dated May 2014 is to address the clicking or thud issue by replacing...
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Car has rough idle and ticks.
If the engine has low compression on one cylinder it is usually an indication of a damaged valve seat or possibly a bad head gasket. If it is also accompanied by a ticking noise then there may be an issue...
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How do I end a phone call with Uconnect?
To end a phone call through Uconnect, simply press the Uconnect phone button once. This button looks like a telephone, and is located either on the steering wheel or the center console. If you are in multiple phone calls, pressing...
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Dodge Journey 2010 won't start had diagnostic check they said everything was good
Intermittent problems with no codes are the hardest to identify the cause. You may have a problem with the fuel pump intermittently sticking off or a relay that is not coming on intermittently in the (TIPM) Totally Integrated Power Module...
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What does it mean when the Check Engine Light comes on?
The Check Engine Light is handy tool that will tell you when something is wrong with your vehicle. It does not tell you exactly what is wrong, but a loose gas cap is a common fixable problem. If a loose...
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Right headlight randomly goes off
Hello there. A few different parts can cause the bulb to intermittently work. The most likely is the bulb itself beginning to fail. Sometimes they do not fail immediately but will work at times until they fail fully. Other possible...
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transmission shift shock
Hi there. A lot of times, engine performance issues are mistaken for transmission issues. The loss of acceleration and jerking taking off could be, a lack of fuel pressure caused by a faulty fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator. Proper...
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Cockpit lights and blinker not working
You likely have an electrical issue which may or may not be related to the fuel smell. Please do not drive this vehicle with both issues you have described. Have your vehicle inspected for the smell immediately. A qualified technician,...
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Clicking sound upon startup
Hi there. I have come across this many times on this engine. If the clicking noise comes up when the vehicle is first started, then check the engine oil first and replace it if it is old. I have also...
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Suspension problems with car.
If your front suspension suddenly fell to the ground then something broke on the suspension. You either have a coil spring or possibly a ball joint that needs to be replaced. The vehicle would need to be put in the...
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I have a 2007 Mini Cooper le and recently I have a diminished check engine light. Car runs fine but my turbo no longer seems to work.
Hi there. Usually when a check engine light is on half and the other half is black, that is usually an indication for the gas cap not sealing properly. Check the gas cap seal and see if it's cracked, distorted,...
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whistle n squeaking noise from front whistle driving not all time but when I lean in curve towards left side getting worse more so
Hi there. From the description you have provided, it sounds like, a brake pad wear indicator (sensor) may be touching the brake rotor. The wear indicator on the brake pad, is there to let you know, the brake pads are...
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How do I adjust the blower speed?
The heat and air blower speed is controlled by a knob in the climate control section of the center console. The blower speed knob starts at OFF, and has four different settings. the farther you turn the knob clockwise, the...
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Car won't move in any gear
I'll provide the basics since there is no specific vehicle information included. generally with a manual transmission, if the vehicle does not move when placed in any gear, the clutch is usually the culprit. The clutch disc may be worn...