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There could be several causes as to why your car will not start. Unfortunately without more information, it is difficult to narrow down all of the possibilities to just a few. Some of the more common causes I have encountered...

I need a little more information regarding the vehicle model and the repair that is being attempted in order to point you in the right direction. If you are in a pinch and cant get it right alone, a mobile...

Hi there. From what you are describing, it sounds as if you might have a small exhaust leak, or perhaps a secondary belt (drive belt or power steering) that might be loose or beginning to wear out. Diagnosing a noise...

The 7th generation Toyota Celica was in production from 1999 until 2006 so I am going to assume that your Toyota also falls into this time frame. The engine in your Celica is the 1ZZ-FE, which is a motor...

You may have a fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator issue. All of the symptoms you described are possible with a faulty fuel pump. However, the more likely cause in this situation would be the fuel pressure regulator. The...

The 1992 Honda Civic was the second car I owned and I know it rather well. The information you provided is limited but I will still try to put you on the right path. If your parking brake is released...

No, absolutely not. The good news is that this is such an obvious problem, I can tell you with a high degree of certainty that you have a cracked or otherwise failed distributer cap. Replace that cap and you should...

Hello. Your AC should not have anything to do with your braking system. The brakes may very well tend to lock up at times in wet or slippery conditions as that is a function of the anti-lock braking system. Your...

When making a phone call through the Bluetooth system, you can mute your mic. When muted, the person you are speaking to will not be able to hear you, but you will still be able to hear them. To mute...

The starter's yellow wire will need to be checked for power when you turn the key. If no power is present then you'll need to check to see if the starter relay's 40 amp power supply fuse # 10 is...

The poor acceleration and misfiring can definitely be tied to the[clogged catalytic converter, but something had to clog the converter. In many cases, oil entering the exhaust or too rich of an air/fuel mixture can overwork the catalytic converter to...

Hi Pam. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases when a car overheats, it causes steam to escape and can cause damage to sensors and other electrical components. This is likely why you're having difficulty starting the vehicle, turning...

It would be difficult to determine the exact cause of this issue without physically inspecting the vehicle. However, I can recommend that if it is possible for you, I would replace the engine with another new or rebuilt engine and...

The remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter allows you to open your trunk very easily. To do so, simply press the button on the RKE transmitter that looks like a car with its trunk popped. Hold the button briefly, and the...

The gauges in the center of your dash provide you with some pretty important information. The tachometer is designed to show you how fast your engine is turning, which is measured in revolutions per minute, or RPM. Note that this...

Obviously, there is a fault in either the ignition system, the fuel system, or in the air induction system. If you are truly detecting the odor of gasoline, you might try holding the accelerator pedal firmly to the floor while...

This sounds like you may be having a fuel delivery problem which us usually a result of the motor starving for fuel causing a lack of acceleration as you describe. This may be can be caused by many different things...

Hello. From your description it sounds like the transmission is beginning to fail. The second clutch pack fails or the sun shell cracks keeping the gear from engaging. I typically remove the transmission pan and inspect the fluid. If there...

Hi and thanks for your question. The code P0139 means that the secondary oxygen sensor on bank 1 (the sensor after the catalytic converter) is not damaged, but rather the engine air fuel ratio is not being adjusted by the...

Hi there. If the OBD port is not working then most of the time this is caused by a loss of power to the plug. The fuse to the plug needs to be checked first to see if it is...

The airbag status Warning Light is located near the climate controls, and will let you know when the front passenger air bag is turned off. When the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or occupied by a child or child restraint...

Hi there. It sounds like you may have a serious issue starting with the engine. I would check the level of the oil first. If it is very low then that may be the cause of the noise. If the...