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Hello! The origin of leaks can sometimes be difficult to see when they run. A qualified technician will perform a cooling system pressure test, which will show exactly where the leak is coming from. Hoses, thermostat and the radiator, are...

Hi There, I believe you are correct in that the horn relay may be faulty or potentially you may have a bad horn switch itself, however this would be a rare situation. The horn relay is generally what will cause...

It sounds like you may possibly have a brake pad that may have come apart resulting in the metal chunks being dispersed in between the [brake rotor(https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) and the backing plate. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come...

You need to find out if the muffler they put on is equal to the factory muffler or did they put the wrong one on and it is too noisey. It is this or there is an exhaust leak. Have...

Hi! That seems to be a very unsual issue on a vehicle with such low miles. I'm curious what the Acura dealer service department said about this. Being that your TLX is so new and covered under warranty, I suggest...

Hi and thanks for your input on your vehicle. When you hear a thunk sound coming from the front of the vehicle, you need to determine if the sound occurs anytime or if the sound only occurs when braking and...

Hi there. Smoke coming from the exhaust pipe is due to several different mechanical issues; ranging from damaged piston rings and valve guides in the cylinder head (blue smoke), blown head gaskets or coolant inside the oil galley's (typically white...

Hello and thanks for your question. The transmission clutches inside the transmission is slipping due to the seals being old and brittle. The transmission you have is an AODE Ford transmission. The pump will pressure up to 300 psi and...

When your engine is idling, the vehicle is likely stopped which lowers the airflow through the radiator. The more airflow the radiator receives the more likely the engine is to remain cool. When the air conditioning is turned on the...

Hello: The cold start injector, also referred to as the cold start valve, is an engine management component found on many road going vehicles. It’s purpose is to supply the engine with additional fuel to enrich the fuel mixture in...

Hello. If your batteries are dying that fast, then something is staying on electrically in your vehicle. If you do not have power windows or door then this should make it simple to diagnose. I typically start by checking...

Hi there - the first task is to check out the overheating issue, which is obviously rather severe. I recommend an overheating inspection performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location,...

Hi there: It's really difficult to tell you for certain what's wrong with your Saturn without completing a visual inspection. However, if you had to add half of a gallon of oil, that's not a good indication that internal components...

Hello. This is a common problem on your car. It is so common that Volkswagen has a technical bulletin for this. The fix is replacing the Start Module. This is best left done to the dealer as it will need...

Several things come to mind. Have the tires always been noisy? did it happen gradually, or all of a sudden? Some tires are noisy even when new. Winter tires or aggressive all-seasons will be louder than a touring tire. Poor...

Hi there: It seems that your 1993 Honda Accord might have multiple issues that are causing different symptoms; most likely not related to each other. The whining noise is most likely a loose drive or serpentine belt that needs to...

The P0113 code relates to a problem with the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. The computer is seeing a reading that is outside of its normal parameters and is causing the computer to set the code. This could also be...

The first thing I would check would be for codes on the computer. If there are no codes present you could have a clogged catalytic converter. This is where the honeycomb inside the catalytic converter becomes so clogged that it...

You will need to have the throttle relearn procedure performed using a factory level scanner or the codes will return. This is needed anytime the throttle has been changed.

Hello. If you have leaks, it is best to determine what fluids are leaking. Engine coolant usually has a green or orange color, depending on the type of coolant used. It is usually sweet-smelling, if it is relatively clean. Engine...

Hi there. You should look at the door latch and the latch striker to see if there is anything visually wrong with the latch contacts with the plastic covers. Then inspect the striker to see if it is damaged or...