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If electronics and fuel supply have been ruled out, the next possible cause is a mechanical issue. Have a compression test done across all 4 cylinders. If #3 is lower than the other three cylinders, it is possible there is...

Hi there. When a car has acceleration issues as you've described, more often than not, it's due to transmission problems. This can range from inner seals or gaskets being damaged to a torque converter that is worn out. It can...

You should try a different key if you have a spare one to try. If the spare key turns the ignition now then the original key is worn and needs replaced.If you do not have an extra key then look...

If you suspect the fuel pump is not pumping enough pressure then you will need to have a fuel pressure test with a fuel gauge to check to see if the pressure is high enough or not. You can have...

You will need to have the vehicles computer system scanned to see what is causing the light to be on first. Then the code can be written down and code cleared to see if it returns after a road test....

Hello. The noise sounds like a brake problem. You will get the higher pitched noise from the brake pad sensor hitting and the deeper noise would occur if one of the brake pads are metal to metal. It can also...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...

I think you are referring to the blower motor. The blower moves air past the heater core, or air conditioning evaporator. In doing so, it transfers air to either the inside, or outside of the car. Your problem could be...

Hi there: In general, the SEAT Ibiza is a fairly reliable vehicle. Although we don't see a lot of them here in the United States, some of my overseas Spanish friends tell me that they are pretty efficient, however, it...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1994 Mazda 626. The fuse that powers the gauges are the meter fuse 15 amp. It is located in the joint box. If this doesn't fix the issue, consider YourMechanic, as one of...

I believe all of these cylinders are on the same Bank of the engine. With this in consideration the most likely cause after replacing all of those parts would be a vacuum leak on the intake manifold near that side...

Check the drive belt to the vehicle and see if its cracked or glazed. A cracked or glazed drive belt will squeal when under a load. Also, check the pulleys and see if the bearings are going out. A drive...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2009 Audi A5 Quattro. If you are having a lean condition, then the fuel pressure needs to be checked. The most common cause of a lean code on this car is either low...

You should check to see if the special power steering tool looks like this kit. You will need this to remove and install the pulley. This kit is normal for Ford pulley removal and installer.

You will need to check to see if there is any stored codes in the computer along with the normal maintenance with air and fuel filters. You may have a faulty sensor or clogged filters or low fuel pressures. ...

The best way to determine if your vehicle has a digital speedometer is to check in the owner's manual. The owner's manual will tell you how to operate all functions of the vehicle as long as they are equipped with...

Hi Ashley. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Sometimes this problem is caused by a damaged shift solenoid, contaminated transmission fluid or a torque converter that is wearing our or already damaged. It's also possible for internal transmission components to be...

Unfortunately, driving without oil may have likely caused some catastrophic damage to your engine. As you may know, engines require oil to keep internal components cool and lubricated to reduce friction. When the engine is run dry of oil, this...

The are dozens of potential causes for your issue. Since the problem goes away after the vehicle sit and cools down, my guess is that the problem is electrical. This is because electrical resistance goes up when heat increases. When...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Typically issues like this stem from an issue with an air intake sensor, spark problem, or similar malfunction. Even without a check engine light on, you can still scan the vehicle for diagnostic codes....

Hesitation is not generally caused by transmission faults. With regard to the transmission, if the fluid is "old", it's a good idea to change the fluid and the filter. Simply request transmission fluid service and the responding certified mechanic will...