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I have a car that i purchased a year and a half ago but lost and never transferred over the title can I get info on it? Please
If you did not get the title put into your name and then lost the title you will need to seek out the previous owner to see if they can get a duplicate title and then sign it over to...
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my brake lights want turn off
A common cause is the brake light switch contacts are either stuck closed or the brake light switch is not properly adjusted. A short circuit in the brake light wiring is also a possibility. If you desire a resolution of...
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Car won't turnover
First we have to determine if the engine is cranking and not starting, or soley not cranking. Do you see the motor spinning (look at the drive belt) when someone is turning the key to “start”. If it is cranking...
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2008 Trailblazer motor mounts
It is possible that your transmission mount could be worn out as well. I would recommend having the transmission mount checked by using a large pry bar to lift up on the transmission at that location. If the transmission will...
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Key must be turned 20 times for car to start
Hi there. You would need to check the fuel pump relay and fuel pressure from both fuel pumps (yes, there are 2). The pumps fail in an erratic fashion as you describe which may be why you are experiencing intermittent...
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Transmission making noise
A transmission has many parts both mechanical and electronic. If your transmission is making noises, it is going to need internal work done to it. A rebuild will fix the issue with the transmission. As for the ABS Light being...
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Jerking reaction when accelerating
Hi There, The jerking or bucking problem you describe is normally associated with either transmission problems or some kind of misfire related to ignition problems (i.e. crank sensor, cam sensor, ignition coils, bad spark plug wires or plugs) or in...
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Car hesitation from stop to acceleration
Hi, thanks for writing in. Prior to further diagnostics you should install the spark plugs that are referred to in the factory service manual and/or obtain the plugs from a GM dealer. Installing alternative aftermarket plugs with different gaps, materials,...
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Car vibrating upon initial startup
Hi there. This vibration on a cold start can be due to low compression. The seal better stops the rough idling when the car warms up and the parts expand. Also there may be an issue with a possible vacuum...
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side mirrors adjust automatically with memory seat but not independently from control on armrest
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Once the seat memory is set it can only be changed to a new position unless the memory seat module is either replaced or reprogrammed with the correct scan tool. As for the mirrors...
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Hesitates when accelerating
Hello. This can be caused by the catalytic converter, but that is not too common with this symptom. If there is a hopping feeling, which is similar to a misfire, then most of the time this is caused by a...
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Whilst driving the car will cut out. In the begining it would start immediatetly now if it cuts out it doesnt want to start
Hello. I would need to know the model of your Toyota to be able to give you the best information. From what you are telling me though it sounds like the crank sensor harness may be damaged or that one...
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I have rebuild transmission and is not driving out of D and D3.
Hi there. Check the shifter cable alignment to the transmission and make sure that the main valve is aligned up properly. The main valve could be off aligned causing the vehicle to not drive in the D and D3 selections....
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daughter's 09 mini cooper clubman went to a corner store to get oil changed. Talked her into a anti freeze flush and now runs hot
I would start by checking the coolant level to be sure it was refilled with the proper amount of coolant. Next check all radiator hoses to be sure none are leaking. Also, check to be sure the coolant fans are...
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new brakes and wheels are getting hot
Hello. Overheating rotors are usually caused by one of two things. It may be possible that the rotors are excessively worn, and are too thin to handle the heat generated when braking. This is more likely if the rotors have...
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Displacement on demand not working.
The 8 to 4 system will automatically default to 8 cylinders if there is any problem that the ECM determines through its programming that it should disable the system. If you are having problems with the oil pressure sensor, it...
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Audi a1 glow plug light come on then goes offi
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your Audi A1. If the light is coming on that often then there may be a particular filter issue. I would need to scan the computer to see what codes are present. If...
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can i switch between syn-blend oil & regular oil when i change it ?
According to Pennzoil, synthetic (including blends) and regular oil are completely interchangeable and thus there is no restriction on "switching" back and forth at any time. The main thing of concern with engine oils is that you are using the...
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The front wipers doesn't work
Hello. The best thing to do is to further test the system for the voltage supply. You need to locate the component or wire that is dropping the voltage. If the motor is not receiving any power on any speed...
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Truck shakes at high speeds
Hi there: To answer your question simply; YES, even slight damage to your sway bar linkage can cause severe shaking above 55 mph. You also indicated that the tire has a little play when you jack it up which might...
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Fuel leak
Hi Conner. Thanks for contacting us today. The first step in repairing anything like you've described is finding the source of the leak. It would be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your location to help...
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One lowbeam headlight out
The headlights are powered separately on different circuits form the body control module in the right lower instrument panel inside the car. You may need to check the connector to this module to see if the wire connection got melted...
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Do I have to use the exact type of valve stud on my CRV?
Hi there - Honda uses metric nuts/bolts/studs, so any stud with the same metric dimensions will be suitable, regardless of engine manufacturer. Remove one of the remaining good studs for measurement, or simply take one of the good ones in...