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Is a cv joint difficult to replace, on a 1997 Buick LeSabre?
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...
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No crank no start no shift. AC blower and cruise control not working. All dash lights on. Can jump 12v to crank fuse and start
Hi there. I think you are on the right track. If you have good fuses both under the hood, and at the internal fuse panel, but don't have 12 volt "supply" voltage to the fuses, there is quite likely a...
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Starter keeps cranking
You have two starter relays. Check and change the starter relay on the inner fender near the battery. Follow the red battery cable to the inner fender relay and this should be your problem. If you are still having trouble,...
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Oil light goes off and on.
This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit is not working properly and may be producing a faulty reading. I...
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Hard shifting, high revving
Hello. It is possible that the transmission is faulty and may need to be replaced for your 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500. It sounds like the transmission valve body is overheating and causing the shifting problem you are experiencing. The clutches...
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My Mercedes Benz A-Class -160A start and dies
Wow! That's quite a list! It can be confusing when you get a whole library of codes like that.There are several things that can make that happen. One is if the car was operated with a dead battery. Another is...
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Keep blowing IOD Fuse
You will need to obtain a factory wiring diagram for your vehicle, and unplug each sensor or component power by the IOD fuse, one at a time, to see which one removes the short to ground. Rather than blowing fuses...
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Car stops slower & brake pedal goes to floor
Sounds like you may have some internal leakage in the brake master cylinder. The brake master cylinder, if it is leaking internally, will maintain fluid level and allow the pedal to drop. It is possible that the leak is small...
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Problem of my Ford ranger tdci 3.0L
Check for spark while the engine is hot and not wanting to start. If the coil pack has any cracks, they can spread when the engine is warm and cause a short to ground. Consider hiring an experienced technician to...
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Adding roof rails crossbars - 2014 Infiniti QX60
Hello. Some dealers do offer installation of aftermarket parts and accessories. However, this will vary from dealer to dealer. I would check your local dealerships to see if they are able to install aftermarket accessories. If not, then a reputable...
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Transmission wont shift to 2nd gear or reverse 2004 Hyundai Accent
Hello - check transmission fluid level first, then check for problem codes - whether the Check Engine light is on or not. Given your mileage, it sounds like the front clutch or the low-reverse clutch has failed. This is a...
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I brought a radiator for my 2003 mazda 6 got it put in n its still smoking and the anit freeze is backing out where u full it up
You will need to have the engine tested to see if the head gasket is blown and allowing engine compression to get into the cooling system and forcing coolant out of the reservoir. A mechanic like one from YourMechanic can...
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Brakes
Check the YourMechanic web site for services and contact customer service to set an appointment.
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Crossed battery terminals now 02 Ford Explorer won't start
Hi Bryan. Thanks for contacting us today. This might be due to a damaged electrical relay or perhaps the battery cables themselves were damaged during the cross-connection. It is also possible that the ECU may have been damaged or other...
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My truck will start sometimes and other times it won't.
In this situation, especially after the note about the fuel level no changing, I would have the fuel pressure checked first to make sure the fuel pump is actually sending fuel to the engine on the times it will not...
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My 2000 Ford, F150 won't start ,replace battery and fuel pump
Hello there. When a vehicle will not start, it is usually due to a lack of the correct air / fuel mixture or the inability to ignite the fuel inside the combustion chamber at the correct time. Although the fuel...
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Outer cv joint popped out
If the outer CV joint has popped out, there's a likelihood that it is damaged. It can be examined to determine if it is safely re-usable but the best course will likely be to just replace the axle that has...
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Car will not start. Just clicks
Hey there. This may be related to the starter solenoid. This is a unit on the starter that directs power to the starter allowing it to engage the flywheel when you turn the key. When this is not working properly,...
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98 camry starter clicking and the battery and starter is good.
Hi there. Check the battery cables and make sure that they are tight and clean. Check the battery for a load test. The battery should not drop more than 11.5 volts during a voltage drop test. If the battery does...
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Getting a check Engine light and codes
Both of those codes are for oxygen sensor issues. Oxygen sensors needs to heat up before it gives good readings. In pre 1996 cars, the sensor would get heated up by the cars exhaust. This took about 2 minutes. Oxygen...
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Ignition Lock cylinder issue
The attempted theft may have caused damaged to the housing behind the steering wheel. The spring loaded action comes from inside the housing and not the lock cylinder so I have a feeling you will either have to replace the...