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After looking at the wiring diagrams for your car, I cannot find any 30 amp fuses in the fuse box location you describe. I see all different sizes up to an 80 amp. Most big ones are 40 or 50...

There are many potential causes for your overheating concern. The engine gets hotter in stop and go traffic because air is not being forced into the radiator the way it is at higher speeds. Since you said the water pump...

If your vehicle is covered by a manufacturer warranty, you should avail yourself of that in order to save money. Alternatively, if more convenient, you can request an air conditioning system inspection. The responding certified mechanic will come to your...

Hi there. It seems that the base may be cracked and not fitting on the support base that is attached to the windshield. You can try putting Gorilla Glue on the mirror bracket to make it fix the crack and...

The noise is most likely from the clutch release bearing and may require complete clutch and release bearing replacement.

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...

There are several situations that can cause your concern. A common failure is the crankshaft position sensor which tells the computer how fast the engine is spinning and calculates ignition timing. A clogged fuel filter can restrict fueling and a...

The window regulator is most likely broken and needs replaced if you hear the motor crunch when operated. I recommend you have a mechanic like ones from YourMechanic come by to determine why your window is not going up or...

You should have the computer scanned and transmission linkage checked to see if the system has codes stored for transmission and shift linkage is not damaged and adjusted properly.

It is possible that the bulbs could be out. It is also possible that a wiring issue could be at fault. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue....

If you think you have a coolant leak, you need to stop driving the car. Running the car while it is low on coolant can do some pretty serious engine damage in fairly short order. You can have this thing...

Hello. If the leaks are coming from where the engine and the transmission come together then you have a rear main seal leaking or a front pump seal in the transmission. The transmission needs to be removed in order to...

Are talking about a piece of the water pump or the mounting flange where the water pump bolts, too? If it is the water pump, then just make sure the piece did not fall into an engine open hole. Use...

The shelf life of most conventional and synthetic motor oils is 5 years at most. The main constraint is the chemical change in, or deterioration of, the various synthesized compounds that make up the "additive package" in motor oil. YourMechanic...

There is a technical bulletin 13-5-32 that covers this problem of no start with any key. The TSB says that the vehicle will need to have the anti-theft system radio transceiver module reprogrammed using the dealer IDS system with the...

Hello - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

The orifice will be in the line where it comes from condenser to evaporator.

Most automatic transmissions call for a 60,000 mile service interval. Every 4 years or 60,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If you'd like this done, a qualified pro from YourMechanic can come to your home or office for...

There are several possible possibilities, as these are kind of noisy cars. Failed strut mounts and bearings are a common source of noise when turning. Wheel bearings also make noise while turning when they fail as well. It's also possible...

Hi there. When the warning message comes on for the Hybrid battery, then either the battery could be low on charge or the battery may have a burned cell. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your...

The problem sounds like you are flooding out on fuel or have a stuck open valve for the variable intake. Since the vehicle will not restart you will need to have mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and...

Check for battery voltage to the push on terminal on the starter solenoid with the key held in the start position. If the heavy gauge starter positive cable has no voltage drop, and there is battery voltage to the solenoid...

Hi There, It sounds like you definitely have a vacuum leak. High idle speed, stalling and hissing sounds are common signs of a vacuum leak. When a vacuum leak is present in an engine, this causes an excessive imbalance in...