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Truck ran park it now over nite it will not start cranks and cranks but wont start
Hi Bill. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically if you turn the key and the starter will engage, the starting issue is caused by fuel or ignition timing problems. Some of the possible sources include a fuel pump or fuel...
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Battery, alternator, fuses, cpu....
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2013 Honda Accord. The conditions may be normal if you run too many accessories when at idle. First, have the alternator tested to see if it can put out the maximum amperage...
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Acts like there is a surging of the engine when I accerate 02 6cyl Altima even in park and nutral.very slow to get up to speed
If the check engine light is on then you will have a stored code in one of the computers in the car. It will store a code anytime the light is on. You may have a problem with the fuel...
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Rpm going really high and mph going slowly
It sounds like your vehicle's transmission is not shifting properly. Check the level of transmission and fluid condition. If the fluid level is low, that will cause shift difficulties. If the fluid is discolored or has a burnt odor, that...
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When I rev my engine, it sputters.
Hi there. It seems that your issue is the fuel pressure regulator has failed. The fuel pressure regulator is designed to adjust the fuel pressure to the injectors after the fuel pump pushes the fuel to the rail under max...
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rear end problem
Hi there. Unfortunately, we do not have the type of information readily available to answer this type of question. We can assist you with any question that involves returning a vehicle to factory specifications; we cannot provide modification information. Your...
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Rattling under the hood on the left side
The noise originates with the engine or the transmission, including the mounts. The suspension, alignment, and chassis are not implicated because you are indicating that the noise occurs when the vehicle is stationary. There are many components, both on and...
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cost of maniverter
Depending on the engine you have this price would be pretty close if both of them are being replaced. If this is for only one then it is high. You can get each manivertor online for less than $500 each...
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Car stalls when stopped in traffic
Just because your Check Engine Light is not on does not mean you do not have codes in the computer memory. You could have codes that are called pending codes. These codes mean a problem happened but has not happened...
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Car taking too long to pick up speed
Hello. If the engine seems to lack power than that can be caused by a number of things. Most of the time this is caused by a weak fuel pump or a failing catalytic converter. As for the headlamp the...
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How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
Whether you drive a vehicle for work or roaming around town running errands, one constant reality is that we all depend on our car's battery to start the vehicle on the roads we travel. However, one of the frequently asked...
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Camaro iroc z sat for 17 years... Won't start
The fuel in the tank is bad from sitting so long. The entire fuel system may need to be flushed and the carburetor rebuilt. This means that the fuel tank should be removed and cleaned. The fuel pump should also...
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No sound from speakers but the dash panel works
Hi, thanks for writing in. This is likely an issue with the audio control module which controls the output to speakers and any pre-amp controls. I recommend having one of our certified automotive technicians from YourMechanic come to your home...
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Hi I have a 2004 2.4L automatic Hyundai Sonata. I change the timing belt as it has chewed teeth. I also change the headgasket and
Hi there. Since you completed so many different repairs, it unfortunately opens the door to multiple possible issues that might be the source of your hard to start issue. The first thing I would do is knock off the easy...
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why wont my car pass smog
There are many components that work together to ensure your vehicle produces low emissions. It can be something as simple as a vacuum leak or faulty PCV valve, or even a faulty oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. If you didn't...
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My radiator blew and I overheated the engine. I can make it start but it won't keep running
Hi Brandon. Thanks for contacting us today. When an engine overheats to the point that the radiator breaks, it often creates additional damage to engine internal components and electrical harnesses that power many fuel and ignition systems. Without completing an...
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Suddenly starter doesnot work and after few minutes again it works
I would recommend replacing the starter relay in the engine compartment's junction box. The relay may have intermittent relay contact issues. The relay may not be the cause but is the least cost alternative to being stranded in the future....
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Steering slipping
Hi there. I'm unsure of the problem you are describing. If it has to do with your steering not reacting to you turning the wheel, then you may have a problem with your rack and pinion. Also, your steering contains...
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Got a Golf Mk4 and the battery died, now the EPS light is showing as well as a few other lights on the dashboard
It sounds like the alternator has failed. The alternator is used to supplement power to the electrical components and maintain battery charge. Once this fails, the electrical system will quickly show the signs of this failure. An alternator test by...
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Rough Starts & Idle
The fuel pump code for the secondary fuel circuit fault may be the fuel pump module on the cross member under the truck. The module can go bad and cause no fuel pump operation intermittently. The engine vacuum line from...
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accelerator pedal throttle sensor
The vehicle could have a clogged catalytic converter, the fuel filter and/or injectors could be plugged and there are other possibilities in the fuel, ignition, and air induction systems. It is also possible that your vehicle has entered "limp mode"...
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Just got code P0430. How long till catalytic converter fails completely?
Hi, thanks for writing in. This P0430 code is for the bank B or driver side converter or the O2 sensor after the converter. The code will need to be diagnosed to isolate the problem to the sensor or the...
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Car just stopped while I was driving
Please request a no start diagnostic and a certified mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, will get this taken care of for you promptly. To give you an advance indication, a sudden complete stall, and inability to re-start,...