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Fuse keeps popping in car
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...
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Car overheats after city driving
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...
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Ac blowing got, brand new 2017 Chevrolet traxx
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...
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Car's interior-rear view mirror broke off from the windshield. How do I reattach it or is it even possible?
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...
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I have a g35 manual that rattles out of gear but run smooth when clutch is pushed in
The noise is most likely from the clutch release bearing and may require complete clutch and release bearing replacement.
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While driving, all lights in the car turned off, blinkers included. Then the gas went. Had to pull over. Car would not start again
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...
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Car keeps dying
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...
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Window not going up or down
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...
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Passing gear
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.
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Lights
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....
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My engine heats up very quickly and steam/heat comes out from under the hood. I think it might be a heater core hose leak.
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...
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Multiple leaks in main gasket
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...
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Piece fell while changing water pump.
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...
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use by date for motor oil?
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...
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My car won't detect my car key.
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...
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How much to replace a steering column? 2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Energy
Hello - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!
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On a 1996 Lumina with a 3.1, in which A/C line is the orifice located?
The orifice will be in the line where it comes from condenser to evaporator.
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How often do I have to change transmission oil
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...
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very loud noise when i turn left or right but drives great straight. i just replaces axles and cv joints and tire rods ok.
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...
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I just purchased a Lexus gs450h 2007 on Friday and already it says check hybrid system I got it scanned and it says battery determine.
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...
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I have a Santa Fe and it has been sputtering and jerking when I come to a complete stop, shortly after dies and will not start bac
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...
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replaced automatic transmission on 04 outback H6. All done, but no action from starter what so ever. Battery is fully charged.
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...
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Stalling issue and hissing sounds.
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...