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If you have low oil pressure indication and getting engine noise then the oil pump is most likely the cause and not the oil sending unit. In order to verify the cause the oil pressure would need to be checked...

Hello. It sounds like the mass airflow sensor may have failed, causing the problems you are having starting your car and idling. The mass airflow sensor helps regulate the air/fuel mixture the engine receives. When it is not working properly,...

Hi there. The left hand axle has male end on both sides and the right hand has one male and one female on it. The parts you have are correct. If you need further assistance with your overhaul, a certified,...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like an ignition coil pack that may be failing. Ignition coils are prone to this type of erratic functioning or heat cycling when they are beginning to fail due to the temperature fluctuations...

The usual cause for a battery light to come on is a fault in the charging system. If the alternator is not charging and providing electrical power, then the electrical system will resort to draining the battery for power. Since...

Hello there. A few common faults will cause your 2004 Chevrolet Aveo to have a fluttering tachometer. The most common is a misfire condition, vacuum leak, faulty tachometer itself, or a wiring harness fault. In order to have this looked...

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There are several high quality aftermarket brake parts available. Some noteworthy manufacturers are EBC, Wagner, Bendix and Bosch, to mention a few. The symptoms that you describe have multiple possibilities of causes that are good for you to be aware...

Hi Saman. Thanks for contacting us tonight. While a damaged or loose timing belt can cause these symptoms, I'm not 100% convinced that this is the actual problem. Since you have a warning light on the dash, this will have...

It sounds like you did not replace the expansion valve when you replaced the compressor and accumulator. The condenser, evaporator should be flushed out also. You should remove and replace the expansion valve filter since it is clogged causing the...

There are some engine controls, such as the throttle position sensor, that affect shift points. As far as the governor solenoid, or the shift solenoids on the valve body, those are electronically controlled and so can be tested to rule...

I don't know if all this started happening simultaneously or if these issues have been slowly accumulating, but here is how I would proceed: begin with a battery test and clean and make sure to tighten the cable connections. Replace...

It sounds like your transmission may be having trouble building up enough oil pressure to engage the clutches while it is idling. The oil transmission oil pump runs off of the input shaft and runs at engine speed. When things...

You are right - this is the hood sensor that is causing this. This is very common, especially if the vehicle has never been in an accident. The switch typically is what is failing, but the hood may need to...

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I'll bet you need a new ignition lock. In some cases that will mean replacing a whole lock assembly, and in others it will just mean replacing a lock cylinder. That will mean a new key, so if you want...

Hello. I would need to listen to the noise to see if the problem is in the brakes. If the rotor or drum is warped, then the pads or shoes may make a click sound every time the warped area...

Hello there. It's quite possible that the torque converter could be wearing out. Usually when it begins to wear, it will slip quite a bit, causing a lack of acceleration. If you smell burned transmission fluid occasionally, it's like the...

For the long haul, I would lean toward the Japanese, every time. The Japanese car companies have made it their goal to build cars that would make you want to buy another one when the first is worn out. Hyundai...

Hello. The only future problem you will have is no A/C will not allow the defroster for the windshield to remove moisture from the air to clear the windshield of fog. As long as the belt is able to rotate...

You need to pull out the coil and check to see if there is oil in the spark plug hole, or on the plug wire boot. If there is, then replace the valve cover and spark plug boots after cleaning...

Depending on whether the front passenger occupant classification system detects that the passenger front seat is empty, detects a child, or determines the passenger is an adult, it will turn on or off different lights, as well as controlling the...

Hello - yes, this is possibly a programming issue with your CVT transmission. While Subaru CVT transmissions don't fail outright all that often, there seems to be a wide range of operating smoothness, which depends on the transmission controller software....

Hi there, thanks for writing in. This depends on whether or not anything got into your brake fluid. The reason we suggest cleaning the cap before removing it is to prevent having anything on the cap get into the reservoir....