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A/c wont turn off mitsubishi lancer gts 08
The circuit has to be restored to its original configuration particularly as you mention that a relay might have been removed. If you request an electrical circuit/component diagnostic the responding certified mechanic will compare the wiring diagram in the Factory...
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Car blowing hot air
Hi. Symptoms such as these are commonly caused by a failed blend door actuator. The blend door actuator is the component that shifts the system from blowing hot air to cold air, if it fails in the hot position, it...
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IMS and Check Engine light comes on and off
Hi there. Hybrid vehicles are incredibly complex to diagnose and service; which is why we always recommend having the dealership perform diagnostic and repair services on these vehicles. This is probably why the repairs that Auto Zone recommended had no...
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Check Engine Light is on - 2005 Dodge Stratus
You can keep replacing parts but until you get the codes in the computer diagnosed properly the Check Engine Light will keep coming on. The O2 sensors may give indications that they're not working when they are only indicating the...
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What Specialty Tools Are Needed for Servicing Engine Hoses?
You need a minimal number of tools to service the hoses on your vehicle. The very first thing you need is a container to hold all of the coolant that you will drain from the cooling system of your car....
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What safety precautions should be followed with the air bag system?
In order to ensure that your air bag system is in working condition and is able to reduce the chance of injury in a moderate to severe impact, several safety precautions should be followed. These include: Don’t Deactivate the...
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transmission
It sounds like you are having a problem with your transmission's shifting mechanisms. Have the shift linkage checked to see if the cable bushings are worn out. A mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, can give your car's transmission an inspection...
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02 Expedition engine light on. How long do I need to drive it after resetting light to have emissions inspection done
You may need to drive it for up to 100 miles in different driving conditions to get the monitors to pass. You can have the system tested to see if they all pass before getting inspected as long as they...
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Bottom Brake lights not lighting
Hello there, a few common faults will cause your 2007 Chevrolet Colorado to have brake lights that do not illuminate. In many cases the bulbs are the most common failure, these bulbs are dual filament and are responsible for the...
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Won't start anymore
Hello. It sounds like you have a fuel system issue. If the vehicle was running with bad fuel in it then that fuel may have caused the fuel pump to fail or it may have clogged the fuel filter or...
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I have 2012 explorer and orange wrench light comes on and says service Advance Track. I shut off car and restart and it works fin
If the AdvanceTrac warning light is on constantly, that means that service is needed on your vehicle's AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac is an electronic stability control or "traction control" system and while the warning is displayed that safety feature may be...
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Error code P1518 and assistance with another question
Hi there. You might want to watch this video on a similar P1518 Ford trouble code. In regards to the rattling noise, without being there to test drive the vehicle and hearing the noise; it's impossible for us to give...
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Honda N WGN 660 5cc japanese frequent limp home mode
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Honda N WGN. A likely possibility related to the misfiring may be that the car's computer may have tried to recalibrate the fuel supply as a result of the faulty throttle control relay...
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Brake light out
Many vehicles typically have 3 brake lights on the rear. One of the left, the right, and a high mounted center light. If all brake lights were out, you may consider a fuse or electrical switch. With one light out,...
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AC not working properly.
Your low-pressure reading of 80-85 psi is a bit high. Even with ambient temperatures of 100 degrees, a reading of 50-60psi is normal. A few things can be causing that high reading. First, if the system has been charged recently,...
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All warnings lamps are shawn in dashboard, and the gauges the acceleration and rpm are on 0 , also
It sounds like you may have a dashboard integration unit failure, or a fault within the electrical control unit (ECU). It's also possible that the instrument cluster itself is faulty. Have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)...