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Excessive brake pedal travel , 2006 Town & Country
Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's brake problem is not something to live with. The brake system needs to be inspected and repaired, before you continue driving your vehicle. The brake pedal going 90% of its...
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I have a 2011 ford focus just replaced the roll pin inside the manual transmission. dropped a head of a bolt inside cant get out
The "technique to get it out" depends on exactly where it is. There is sometimes a possibility of a foreign item safely staying in place but admittedly in a transmission that is a speculative proposition. At any rate, there are...
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How much to flush the ac system
Hi Short, Thank you for contacting YourMechanic! To set up the quote for the AC flush for your vehicle, we need some extra information in order to get you the most up-to-date prices on parts and labor. To verify...
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My van tramission fluid all leak out the car, and the car isn't shifting gears is acting on neutral ....
Hi there. It seems that your transmission has a large leak. The first thing to do is to move the vehicle to a safe area where an inspection can be performed. Locating what has ruptured, cracked, split, ect... may be...
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Random startup problems, AAA battery service
Hello. It sounds like the engine does not crank at all when this occurs. This is typically caused by a failing ignition switch or transmission position sensor. The most common issue I have come across on this vehicle is the...
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Power into the fuse box but no power out. I have headlights and interior lights but no fan or fuel, spedometer or rpm guage. help?
While the information provided is a bit limited, I can attempt to give you some direction for the concerns mentioned. It was mentioned that your Honda Accord is not getting fuel. If this is the case, you may have...
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Kia amanti 04 Everytime I brake or just drive I see a yellow box with water in it appear but sometimes it goes away , what is it?
It sounds like you are referring to what is known as the window washer fluid light. This light indicates when the window washer fluid tank is getting low on fluid. During stop and go traffic or when braking, this light...
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My Cadillac Escalade just got returned to me from the shop, because it wouldn’t start. They said they replaced the computer, but n
This sounds like you have electrical connection issues with the dash or body control module. These vehicles are known to have electrical connection corrosion buildup that caused these erratic electrical problems including no starts and running issues. This problem will...
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Rough Idle, Loss of Power, Stalling
This may be a result of 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...
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I have a 2006/7 Toyota Camry and it has a Japanese Multi-information display. Is there a way to get it to be changed to English?
Yes, you can change the language by following the same steps in the display menu when choosing languages. You may be able to find a step-by-step guide in your owners manual. The menu items usually come up in the same...
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Lower gears - Higher rpm and less acceleration
You my have a slipping clutch and should have it checked by a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to see if the clutch needs replaced.
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Car does not start
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For example, if the...
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Maintenance Costs
The maintenence costs for the Porsche as opposed to the Audi would be entirely dependent on which type of oil and filter you use as well as the amount of oil that the Porsche engine requires. If the two engines...
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Coolant depletes quickly
The temperature gauge issues may be the result of a faulty coolant temperature sensor or a low coolant level. If there is no coolant in the system, the sensor cannot read temperature accurately. It would be best to consult the...
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My tail or Tag lights aren't working
Hi Cristina. The rear lights are typically powered by an electrical relay, that supplies power to individual lights as input is received from the accessory module. For example, when you turn on the headlights, a signal from the module sends...
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Worse case scenario if the electronic throttle has to be replaced about how much would it cost
The best course of action would be to have a diagnosis first since the throttle control may be limited if you are having a system or sensor failure in the drivetrain like a transfer case or transmission issue. You may...
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Rattling noise when idling
The clutch release bearing is the most likely cause of this noise. If so, then the transmission would need to be removed to service it. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to you and run...
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I might be having transmission issues but then i think it could be a engine problem.
Hello, From what you describe it appears that whatever problem your vehicle may be experiencing has caused it to go into limp mode. Limp mode is a precautionary mode where the power and speed of the vehicle are severely limited....
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Control arm
Unfortunately, without re-threading the bolt hole, the control arm may need to be replaced. In some cases, re-threading is a viable fix, however depending on the severity, it does not always work. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic...
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Question about wheel size
You want a wheel that has the same offset, backspacing, and width as your existing wheels in order to avoid handling problems. If you had OEM wheels, I could tell you the offset but inasmuch as you have aftermarket wheels,...
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I have a Santa Fe and it has been sputtering and jerking when I come to a complete stop, shortly after dies and will not start bac
The problem sounds like you are flooding out on fuel or have a stuck open valve for the variable intake. Since the vehicle will not restart you will need to have mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and...