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Everytime I turn my steering wheel it makes a loud popping sound near my tires.
It is possible that loose suspension components such as tie rods or ball joints could cause this issue. I would recommend having a suspension inspection performed to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as this can be...
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Why is my car dying as im driving down the road.
If you are getting the car to die going down the road, then see if you are losing spark to the spark plugs. If so, then check the distributor to see if you are getting oil in it or a...
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Car clicks once but won’t start!
Considering everything that's been replaced, the most likely cause of this issue is faulty wiring or a loose connection somewhere on a part that has been replaced. My best recommendation would be to go over everything that has been replaced...
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Car starts but won't run.
If your engine starts but won't stay running (idling) the problem is most likely a faulty idle air control (IAC) motor. The IAC opens and closes to maintain engine idle, if this component goes out, the engine will keep stalling. A...
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Auxilliary plug not working
I would try plugging the chord in another plug just to make sure it is not the chord. The plugs are rather simple. The sides are the ground and only the very center piece at the very back of the...
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All of a sudden my car is making loud noise when I turn it on, and accelerate
You need to find out if the muffler they put on is equal to the factory muffler or did they put the wrong one on and it is too noisey. It is this or there is an exhaust leak. Have...
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fuel gauge
The large outer retaining ring on the pump, and the need to access the supply and return connections and the wiring, makes it impractical to cut an access hole. The hole would have to be too large and there is...
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How can I tell if I need new windshield wiper blades
You can tell if your vehicle needs wiper blades by first doing a physical inspection to look for torn or hard rubber on the blade. Then when wiping window if you get excessive noise or not cleaning water from windshield...
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jaguar s type 2001 won't start battery was charge and is good
For your issue, the appropriate service is a no start diagnostic. If your car battery passes a load test, which is the first thing to confirm, the mechanic will check for power "to" the starter motor. If there is power...
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When Should I Have the Fuel System Inspected?
There are many parts to a fuel system but only a few that actually can be inspected visually or otherwise on most vehicles. There are several things you can do to keep your fuel system running smoothly. Try to get...
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Whining and chugging
Hi there: It seems that your 1993 Honda Accord might have multiple issues that are causing different symptoms; most likely not related to each other. The whining noise is most likely a loose drive or serpentine belt that needs to...
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My car won't start.
It sounds as if you may have two separate issues related to the fuel system going on here. The fuel gauge may be inaccurate; this is caused by the fuel sending unit, which is a unit inside the fuel tank...
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Helicopter noise / vibration when driving.
Hi there. The noise is coming from the transmission. The noise could be a gear set inside the transmission with a broken tooth causing the vehicle to shake and sound like a helicopter. I recommend seeking out a professional, such...
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Is there a wire in my car that is only on when the car is off?
Hi there. Check the fuse box for any live circuits with a test light and the ignition switch turned to the off position. Then hook up your exterior lighting system to that port with a fusible link and a toggle...
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My battery's dead and somebody is giving me a jump and it's not working
When jump starting your battery, you need to ensure that you have good metal to metal contact on both ends of the jumper cables. It could also be that your battery is toast. I recommend removing your battery and having...
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Advice on buying a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT
There will always be parts available to some extent because a lot of these parts are interchangeable. Pontiacs can be fun cars to drive. My advice is to not pay too much for it. Because, when they don't make cars...
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Replaced the water pump and timing but but the engine is still overheating in a very short amount of time.
You may have an air pocket in the cylinder head or the thermostat is not opening up. You should make sure upper and lower coolant hoses are hot. If upper hose is not as hot as the lower hose then...
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Trouble starting car after sitting for 2 hours
You may be having a problem with one of the battery cables or connections. A mechanic can do what is called is a voltage drop test on the starter and all the cables to see if one or more cables...
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new alternator and battery. Car wont start, any pointers?
Hello. This may be related to either a bad ground connection from the battery or potentially a bad voltage regulator. The other end of the black battery ground cable should be connected to the chassis of the car firmly. If...
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Cylinder Head inspection
I would recommend pulling the cylinder heads off to inspect considering 2 of the push rods broke. This may have caused material from the broken rods to be scattered throughout the valve train or potentially other places in the motor....
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I accidently over filled my oil 1qt will I be alright
If you overfilled the oil the crankshaft could contact the oil in the pan and cause the oil to foam up and cause engine to suck in the aerated oil into the oil pump and this could cause bearings to...
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How much to replace an alternator
Hello. The symptoms you describe are more commonly associated with a bad battery. If a battery is old or worn it may not be able to hold a charge, which will result in a no start condition once the battery...