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The Civic 1.6L uses a speed density system to set up ignition and fuel injection. This system monitors intake air temperature, throttle position, manifold pressure, and a few other inputs. Generally a hesitation indicates one or a combination of these...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2011 GMC Terrain. There may be a problem with the outside dust cover not sealing properly. This could cause dust to get inside the car. If the rear hatch isn’t sealing properly, this...

Hello. Typically when these types of symptoms arise there is an issue with spark. The spark plugs, wires, and distributor are all subject to the fact heat causes expansion. With expansion of the rubber boots, coils, and distributors the voltage...

You still could have a blown head gasket. Sometimes the compression blows into the radiator. A mechanic can check to see if pressure is pushed into the radiator from the engine having a blown head gasket or a cracked head....

You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since...

Hard starts can be caused by many things. Anything from a bad battery, to the need for a tune up, or replacement fuel pump can cause a hard starting condition. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one...

You did not list a vehicle in your question so this answer is general in nature. There have been many complaints when the batteries are replaced and then the vehicle will crank and no start due to the theft system...

The most common cause of the engine crank no start is loss of ignition spark from the ignition system. The distributor is known to have internal shaft oil leaks that will short out the internal cam and crankshaft sensors and...

Hi. Inside a 12 volt battery there are 6 cells and each cell has a number of plates in it. These plates are suspended in acid which starts the chemical reaction that produces voltage across the terminals of the battery....

Hello. If your AC system is suddenly not blowing cold, then it may indeed be low due to a leak. In some cases, you can take a look at all of the AC system hoses and connections and if any...

Hello. The first step is to connect a scanner and see if there are any codes, and if possible, see what data is available to see if any sensors are out of range. Then a set a gauges should be...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1995 Chrysler Intrepid. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls ignition timing by controlling the ground path to each coil. It uses signals from the crank sensor and cam sensor to determine spark...

The starter is the most likely problem with your no crank condition. I would check for proper power getting to the starter main power cable and also a good signal to the small wire at the starter from the ignition...

If by "blocks", you mean the wheel turns smoothly then at some point in turning it, the wheel suddenly goes stiff and is hard to turn, it it a common symptom of GM products of that era having a bad...

Hello. The inspection of the lower control arms are accurate, but what is cracking is actually the bushings in the wishbone's lower control arms. This is a common problem with Audi cars. A certified technician can help you with the...

If you door lock motors get out of sync then just hit the unlock button several times to see if all doors unlock and then see if they will lock all together from door switch? If they do not straighten...

Your radio code can be retrieved directly from Honda. The code will need to be installed to restore radio function. You may need to contact your local Honda dealer if the radio does not accept the code provided by Honda....

The cooling system that is leaking and over 13 years old could be most any component in the system. The cooling system will need to be pressure tested to locate the leaks in the system. The radiators and expansion tanks...