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The first thing to check is to have someone look at your brake lights when you push the pedal. If you do not have brake lights, then the brake light switch is bad or one of the wires at its...

This is a common problem when the A/C blower motor resistor goes out. This is an inexpensive part to replace and is found under the dash near the A/C blower motor. This resistor controls the speed of the blower fan....

Hi there. The issue may be that when the vehicle was filled up, there may have been trash in the gas tank and it may have been stirred up into the fuel system which may have clogged up the fuel...

Hi there. This sounds like it could a serious issue with the potential to be a safety related issue. There's no true way to tell whether driving the car in its current condition is safe or not. However, I would...

This suggests you may have a cooling system problem. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat, a bad cooling fan relay, a failing water pump, a clogged radiator, or potentially even a blown head gasket. If you need help...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Ford F-100. Depending on the engine you have and if you have a manual transmission then you may have broken motor and transmission mounts that will cause the clutch linkage and shifter to...

The ones that aren't working, you've got to push or pull. The actuator on those doors probably went out. It is a little motor assembly. When you find out how much those stupid little electronic motor assemblies cost, you'll probably...

Hi there. I used the acronym FAST for my no start concerns; this is for the basics. I check for Fuel, Air, Spark, and Timing. Make sure the air filter is not clogged and that the there are no codes...

Hi there: It's very difficult to tell you for sure what might be wrong with your vehicle, as we'd need to be there to complete a car is smoking from exhaust inspection. However, when it's cold, sometimes you might see...

Hi there. When changing out the body control module the Immobilizer system was tripped. Either the system will have to be reset or the Immobilizer system control has to be replaced. If you need further assistance with your engine not...

The fan belt squealing may simply be related to the belt just needing to be adjusted or lubed with some belt dressing. Your temperature gauge jumping around is a cause for concern and may or may not be related to...

Hi there: Anytime you drive in salt water, it can cause serious damage to electrical components, suspension components or any seals, gaskets or rubber parts. Even if you wash it off quickly, saltwater can collect on electrical sensors that impact...

If you are talking about engine noise, that means that the engine is on its way out. That generally means that the bearings on the crank are worn and that the pistons are making the clunking around. Because, instead of...

You may have a damaged throttle body or a faulty throttle position sensor. Both of these issues can make you feel the same symptoms as a sticking throttle. I would recommend having the throttle body and throttle position sensor inspected...

This may be related to 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...

Safety belt pretensioners play a large role in keeping you safe in your vehicle. The pretensioners are part of the front seatbelt system, and are responsible for tightening the tension in the seatbelt when an accident occurs. The pretensioners only...

Hi there. The clutch for your vehicle is a Exedy OEM replacement clutch, Luk clutch, or ACT clutch that needs installed. The name of engines for your vehicle are AEG, AVH, AZG. You can look on the engine, usually on...

Hi there: The 2004 KIA Optima LX V6 offers optional 4-wheel ABS systems. It really depends on whether or not the option you have came with this optional upgrade. To determine this, you should call a local KIA dealership and...

Ignition coils can be individually replaced without concern as to engine operation however fuel injectors are a different matter. If you replace one fuel injector, the other 7 fuel injectors should be removed from the fuel rail and professionally cleaned....

Hi, one thing you can do is take your steering wheel grasp it and turn it slightly in both directions while trying to turn the key while you are holding pressure on the wheel. This will help make sure that...

If you already replaced the sensor then now it will need that connector you've mentioned. Replacing it may fix the code P0502. The code P1406 is for the EGR valve position, you would need to have the valve tested to...