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Hello there, many different faults will cause your 2002 Chrysler Sebring to overheat after running for 30 minutes. The most common faults are the water pump, radiator, air bubbles in the coolant, or airflow ducting to the radiator. In many...

Hi there. This problem is caused by a lack of mobility in your ignition cylinder. The bumps on your key depress a series of channels in the cylinder in the correct combination in order for it to release it's locking...

There are several things that may be causing these issues. One place to start is the shift lever. There is a sensor that only allows the vehicle to be started if it is in park or neutral. Try shifting the...

Hi. Out of balance wheels are typically the most common cause for shakes or vibrations, but there are many other possible causes. They include, loose suspension/ steering parts, an engine misfire, or even a tire that has a bubble or...

Hi. Your vehicle has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a shift interlock system. If you can move the gear selector through the options but the vehicle does not move, the problem is likely internal to the transmission. If you...

Hi there. Costs will vary on repairing your Skyliner based on multiple factors ranging from parts needed to replace, location of the leak and access to the damaged component. However, it's possible that one of our mobile mechanics can come...

The 1991 E250 Econoline does not use a fuse, but a blue fusible link wire that is off of the yellow wire, which comes off of the power side of the starter relay on the fender. This then goes straight...

The check engine light (CEL) has to be working to pass inspection in most states. When you turn on the key before starting the car, it should be illuminated, as should most of the other warning lights on the dashboard....

Hi there. The fault code 35 reveals that the O2 sensor bank one (upstream sensor) has picked up an issue with the emission quality of the exhaust. This means that the engine could be lean or rich in fuel mixture....

Hello. If the car will not hold a charge then either the new alternator is not charging or there is another electrical issue. Most of the time this is caused by a bad connection at the alternator. As for the...

Hey there. You could simply need a brake pad replacement, or there may be some hardware in the brake that is not sitting exactly where is should and makes a noise as soon as the disk starts to turn. Disk...

When you say you had general maintenance, did you get a coolant service? If so, then your engine coolant may have had an air pocket from the coolant change, and then the pocket caused the high temperature spike which then...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will need to be inspected further at this point. The sound may be coming from the tire, the hub assembly, the brakes, or the suspension. With that being said, a trained eye...

Hello. Obviously, there's an electrical issue. To rule out the simple and obvious possibilities have the battery load tested at a major, reputable battery store (this is a common test; they have the tester) to be sure the battery doesn't...

Hi there. I have forwarded your inquiry to our sales and service department, so they can look up your individual appointment and access the mechanics remarks and inspections completed. However, if you had an issue where the car shut off...

Hi Chris. Thanks for contacting us today. The problem with repairing a head gasket issue is that it's impossible to know what other damage has occurred inside the motor. Quite often a head gasket becomes damaged due to overheating issues....

The scanner you have, and many other aftermarket scanners and those insurance devices that hook up to the OBD connector, are known to cause various problems that can arise way after the tools are removed. You should clear any codes...

It's an old vehicle and depending on the mileage, that's probably pretty normal. As the engines get old, they are going to burn some more oil. If you don't see it leaking on the ground and dripping. Using a quarter...

I would recommend consulting a wiring diagram for this particular modification. Wiring diagrams are available in Chilton or Haynes service manuals. You can pick up one of these books at all of your local auto parts stores for the particular...

Hi there. The lighting bolt light is a warning light that indicates a problem with the battery or charging system on our 2008 Dodge Avenger which could be caused by a damaged battery, battery cables, alternator or other electrical system...

It sounds like you could be having an issue with your fuel system. It is possible that the replacement of the fuel filter helped the issue but did not resolve it completely. I would recommend having your fuel pressure tested...

A starter motor uses a lot of current and thus will cause a voltage drop at the battery. During the brief interval that a starter engages and runs, any other circuits that are also "on" could see the voltage drop...