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If your vehicle is a standard (manual) the shifter linkage is likely broken. There is a rod that engages 1-2 gears and often breaks. If you have an automatic trans, you could have internal transmission failure. A qualified technician such...

It sounds like you may have a bad water pump that caused the belt to come off. I would suggest having a technician come out and look at the car and inspect what caused the belt to come off and...

Hello - the first task is to check for the problem codes which are setting the Check Engine light. This may be helpful in identifying the initial problem as well as the current problem(s). Usually, backfiring in the intake is...

Greetings. Out of balance tires can cause some pretty terrible vibrations. Wheel mounting, the steering system, and front suspension should all be inspected over by a certified mechanic for any looseness or weak components. A trained technician, like the ones...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Having the two front tires is typically priority for a couple of reasons. One being the front tires support the engine and transmission, meaning they hold a majority of the weight. The vehicle is...

Hi there. What you're describing appears to be a major oiling and lubrication issue that is most likely causing your knocking and rattling noise. It's likely that the issue is in the cylinder heads, but due to the fact that...

The Lock feature keeps the rear windows from being able to roll up or down. There is a switch on the driver’s door that controls the window locks. To lock the Windows. Press the right side of the Window...

Hello there! To verify if the radiator is in fact leaking, I would recommend that a well-trained technician performs a pressure test on the cooling system. Pressure testing the system will expose any coolant leaks in the system and make...

Hi there. Assuming your vehicle has ETC (electronic throttle control), "drive-by-wire" problems can develop when cleaning is performed. Manually opening the throttle plate may have affected the close position. An idle relearn performed with a capable scanner may resolve the...

Hi There, This can happen for a few different reasons such as low transmission fluid or a faulty control solenoid. An automatic transmission requires hydraulic pressure generated by the transmission fluid that gets pushed through a series of chambers inside...

Hello and thank you for your question. The problem lies within the proportioning valve in the brake system. The valve could be plugged up with debris in the system making the valve stick. If the proportioning valve is okay and...

I would ask for help from a mechanic to look at your fuel system. They will be able to find the leak and make the necessary repairs so that your fuel no longer leaks.

Hi there. White smoke can come from the exhaust on this truck for a number of reasons. The most common cause is a failing fuel injector that is allowing excessive amounts of fuel to enter the engine. It can also...

The presence of relatively loud noise, as well as vibration, could mean you have multiple issues. Typically, very loud operation is due to exhaust system faults but exhaust system faults will not generally cause vibration in the vehicle. To investigate...

The light will not reset itself until you have the new sensor communicate to the TPMS module. This takes a calibration process that most any tire store should be able to do and some mechanics that have the proper scanner...

Hello. I am assuming that your motor mounts are collapsed since there is no Check Engine Light on.

This might not be good news. The timing belt is designed to keep everything turning in perfect synchronization. If the shafts are rotated independently it's possible for the pistons and valves to come in contact and the valves can be...

Hi there. Typically a 'coolant leak' and a hard starting problem is not related. However, coolant should be mixed at a ratio of 50 percent coolant and 50 percent distilled water. Adding water instead can thin the mix, crack the...

Radiator and heater hoses are the most commonly overlooked maintenance items on a vehicle. Since most deterioration starts from the inside, it is very easy for amateur and professional people to not see an upcoming failure. Automotive hoses are...

This vehicle will have struts in front and back suspension.

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2010 Audi S5. There are a number of Audi service bulletins on this issue. If your local dealer has not been a satisfying experience, you might contact another Audi dealer, or Audi...

This seems to be a fairly common problem with the 2013 Optima. It may be caused by incorrect calibration of the Steering Angle Sensor or it may be related to a mechanical issue with the suspension or tires. I would...

The service engine soon light is equivalent to a check engine light. Whenever there is a fault, from a bad engine sensor for example, a fault code is stored in the engine control unit, or ecu. When that happens, the...