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The hole drilled into your MAF sensor has altered the metered reading of air being injected into your car. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor....

If prior to the work, no diagnostic trouble code was set (i.e., check engine light was not on) identifying a fault with the crankshaft position sensor, then the likelihood is they caused the problem. In any event, once the "cause"...

Changing the transmission fluid and filter is perfectly adequate and, of course, while the pan is off the pan and pan magnet should be thoroughly cleaned (with a lint free cloth!). There is no need to flush the transmission. The...

Hi there. The sound that you provided for the tapping noise sounds as if your engine is dieseling when operating. This is a noise that occurs when the engine is either running too hot or has too much carbon on...

It's not normal. But then again, it is sort of "normal" for a Porsche Boxster with 110,000 miles. They generally don't last that long before their transmissions go out. Every customer of mine that had one with the automatic transmission...

This is something that would need to be looked at in-person to see what is broken on the gear shifter, and scan the transmission to see what code is stored in it. You may have a complete shift linkage that...

It sounds like there are worn suspension bushings in the front suspension. When braking, the front suspension is subject to large stresses which accentuates a worn or damaged bushing. The "jerking" sensation you observe when braking sounds like a severely...

Chevrolet determined that the transmission on the 2009 Chevy Traverse that are equipped with the 6T70/75 6-speed automatic transmission (RPO MH2, MH4, MH6, and MY9 have breaks on the clutch wave plates. This causes the transmission to have no reverse,...

Hi there. It is always a good idea to replace wheel bearings in pairs. If the center spindle nut kept coming loose, it's possible that it was not properly torqued, or you have a spindle thread issue that should be...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Several things may be effecting your fuel system. While all gasoline has certain regulations to uphold to, not all gas is created equal, and the classic "bad gas" situation does happen. Secondly if the...

Hi there. There could be three things that could be causing your engine to overheat and the heater to not work. (1) The thermostat could be stuck shut or causing the cooling system to not flow making the engine...

This may be related to a faulty starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and will not...

Hello there, many components which can cause the vehicle to run rough like this. The most common would be the MAF sensor, vacuum leak, spark plugs and wires, low oil level, or mechanical engine damage. I'd recommend having the vehicle...

The brightness of the instrument panel, and all other interior lighted components, can be adjusted to your liking. To increase the brightness, press the + button on the Panel Dimmer Control switch. Press the – button to decrease the brightness....

Engine coolant can leak externally through a hose, radiator, water pump, etc. or internally due to a leaking head gasket and sometimes a leaking intake manifold gasket depending on the engine design. External leaks are typically found by simple pressure...

You are correct in not wanting to start the car to avoid any further damage. It sounds like you might have coolant leaking into one of the cylinders due to an engine block failure, resulting in a misfire. What needs...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. There could be several causes for your passenger window to only work intermittently. But with the conditions you described, you will most likely need a replacement motor and...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...

I would recommend going to your local auto parts store to test your vehicle's key fob. Most auto parts stores have a key fob tester sitting on their counter in which you can point your key fob at this sensor...