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Flat tires--pros and cons
To some extent, it's good because you can drive different ways on them, but that's only around 50 miles or something. But, if you consider the cost, if you have to get the flat fixed when they go bad, they...
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Rough idle, dip in idle, no acceleration power, replaced cam postion senor, cleaned pistons, spark plugs, and vvt what else?
You should have the computer scanned for misfire codes to see if one or more cylinders are misfiring and may have a bad coil or plug wire boot. Also check for vacuum leaks in the intake gaskets since any of...
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My 2008 Subaru Forester will not move forward in any gear
Hello. If you have an automatic transmission and the vehicle will not move forward at all then most of the time this is the result of a serious internal transmission failure. It can also be caused by an issue with...
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The engine stalls under acceleration
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
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What could be wrong with my car if the wheel is hard to turn while driving? I put power steering fluid in the car.
There can be many different possible causes of hard power steering. The most common things to check for are a broken power steering pump belt, or a leak that has caused the pump to run out of fluid. A power...
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OBD sensor not reading scanner
This sounds like there is no power to the data bus network. This means that the OBD2 plug on your vehicle is not being powered by the battery. I would enlist the help of a qualified technician to find a wiring...
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My steering vibrates when I go over 100km/h
The most likely cause of vibration at higher speeds is going to be tire balance related. Have the tire balance checked and make sure the tires are in good shape.
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Car shakes violently when idle.
Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...
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How do I clean the infotainment system?
The infotainment display can be damaged with certain cleaning products, so you should always be very careful. You should never use an abrasive cleaner, or spray a cleaning product directly on the display. Instead, spray a mild cleaner onto a...
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What should I know about the Power Steering system?
Like all other modern cars, your Fusion has a Power Steering system that assists with turning the steering wheel. However, depending on the engine in your car, you’ll have one of two possible systems. 2.5-Liter and 3.0 Liter Engines: If...
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How do you check the engine oil?
Checking the level of oil in the engine is a critical part of general maintenance and something that you should do regularly (with every fill-up, ideally). Here’s how to do it the right way: Park so the car is...
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engine codes related
Hey there. If the codes are cleared with a scanner, check to see if they return. Maybe the system was serviced or the battery ground is loose and causing the circuit to break which could cause a lack of communication...
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Transmission issues in the third gear on a 2014 Skoda Octavia
All the Volkswagen products are notorious for having the shifter bushing problems. So, have the shifter bushings checked. They are plastic and can wear out really fast. If it's not that, it's a third gear going out on the transmission....
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The Reduce Engine Speed/ Service Stability comes on in my car. We had it scanned and they said it was the THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
It sounds like the code may not have been properly cleared or potentially, there may be some wiring issues with the wires running to the throttle position sensor. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location...
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Pulls left when brake apleyed have replaced ho front brakes calipers and lines still pulls left no air in sistom
I would need to know if the ABS or Check Engine Light is on? If it is, then it needs to be addressed to see if anything is causing the ABS control to engage and cause the pull for some...
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Shifter independently shifts to 1st and car jerks forward
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2010 Audi S5. There are a number of Audi service bulletins on this issue. If your local dealer has not been a satisfying experience, you might contact another Audi dealer, or Audi...
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No acceleration when in drive, but will drive after starting it over
It is not clear from your description if engine speed (RPM) increases normally but the car just won't move or if there is no increase in engine speed. In the case where engine speed increases, what you have is possibly...
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Ignition lock damaged
You may need to replace the entire steering column, or just the key cylinder; only a visual inspection can verify the extent of the damage, and what parts would be needed for repair. I would recommend having a certified technician,...
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How likely is it that a transmission could be blown after getting towed for a faulty shifter wire?
Hi there. If the transmission shift cable broke, but another mechanic is telling you that the transmission itself is broken, I would highly recommend a second opinion. In most cases, it's one or the other that cause the symptoms you've...
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Opinion on installing subwoofers in a car
It turns out the worst sounds are the low-frequency ones. These can be bad for your ears. It's not going to hurt the car at all. If you wire them correctly, you're going to need bigger set of batteries...
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Reverse, courtesy, & license plate lights are out
Its very possible there is a ground issue as the only thing in common with all of these lights is ground G402.The ground wires meet up at a splice point prior to the ground point. To verify this, a voltage...