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If your ECM is failing or has failed, it shouldn't be extremely difficult to find a good shop to rebuild or replace them. There are a number of electronic rebuilders who rebuild ECMs (w/warranty). Also, there are a number of...

This is a common sign of a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. If you are trying to remove the grill, it is attached to the front bumper. You cannot remove the tabs without breaking them. You have to remove the entire bumper...

The crankshaft position sensor is almost always located very near or right behind the crankshaft pulley. This is due to the fact that the crank pulley is the only place outside of the engine that is connected to the crankshaft...

Hi there. The condition you are describing is often a symptom of a steering column failure. The steering column is comprised of several individual sections, starting at the steering rack, and continuing to the steering wheel itself. Sometimes on newer...

Hi There, If I am understanding your question correctly, it sounds like you have used a slightly smaller brake line (inside diameter) on your truck than the original brake line resulting in a bit more constrictive brake fluid flow. As...

You most likely have a coolant leak into the engine through an intake or a head gasket leaking. If you have water in the oil it may damage the crankshaft bearings if ran too long with the water in the...

When the heater is being used the heater blower blows air across the heater core to blow heat on the window for you. The heat is supplied by the engine coolant circulating through the heater core. The use will remove...

Hi there. There are some times when an electrical glitch or error code is stored in the ECU that will trigger "odd" electrical problems like you've listed in your question. The best way to determine why this is happening is...

Hi there. The symptoms you're describing (especially the soft radiator hose) along with the fact your heater is not working may be caused by restrictions in the coolant line such as an air bubble. This could have happened when you...

Greetings. The Mercury Mystique's shake that you are experiencing could be due to an abnormally worn tire or a worn motor mount bushing. An abnormally worn tire could cause a shake and a pull. I suggest that the tire is...

Just by looking at the photos, I notice the mileage is very low for the vehicles age. They say the door handle that is broke in picture is replaced. The clutch has been replaced. The seats look rough in the...

Hi There, Normally, the dipstick should not have any impact on whether the vehicle will run or not. If there is an oil leak of some kind that has caused the oil level to drop substantially resulting in the oil...

Your vehicle's blower speed selector controls voltage to the blower motor using two different circuits. When high speed is selected the blower control switch bypasses the resistor and operates the blower relay sending full battery voltage from the blower fuse...

If you used any sprays while working on the spark plugs the smoke may be from the product heating up and burning off of the exhaust manifolds. Exhaust manifold gaskets will also smoke for some time when newly installed on...

Hi there - the cause of your poor fuel mileage could be a leaking fuel injector, or your engine is running too rich (failed coolant temp sensor?). Excess fuel going into the engine both reduces your fuel mileage, but can...

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Hello - it is normal for all system lights to illuminate when the vehicle is first powered on as a "systems check". The failure to start after that indicates another problem: low battery condition, security problem (with the key), car...

Hi there. In most cases, when you attempt to jump start the vehicle and it doesn't work, it's due to a damaged starter relay, the starter motor or the ignition relay itself. Before you complete any repairs however, it's a...

Hi Trey. Thanks for contacting us today. It's quite possible that when the truck bottomed out and hit that railroad track that the yoke or the drive shaft was bent or damaged. That would cause the type of noises you...

Hi there. Lifters will tap if there is no pressure to them causing a gap or if the lifters are out of adjustment. Put on a mechanical oil pressure gauge to the engine and check for oil pressure. If there...

If you see smoke get out and dial 911 a car fire can start very quickly and without warning in some cases. If there is no visible smoke and its just a nuisance smell, I would suspect something in the...

Hello - if you mean that the vibration occurs while braking, irregular brake pad deposits on the rotors (sometimes referred to as "warped rotors") are the likely cause. Worn suspension struts and/or loose steering links make this problem worse. Resurfacing...

This is usually caused by a valve body or leaking pressure inside the transmission. The transmission would need a complete check with the correct scanner and pressure testers to find the cause of your problem. I would recommend having a...