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There are only a couple things to try. One way is to use a magnet like you've already tried to get into the cylinder. I'm not sure what kind of magnet you used but you may have to use a...

Most vehicles use regular fuel. If your vehicle says premium fuel only on fuel gauge then you will need to add premium fuel to run the engine properly. As far as lifters you have cam followers if it is an...

The starter and/or solenoid may be faulty. Starters sometimes develop "bad spots" on the armature (of the starter motor). That causes intermittent, unreliable operation just like what you are experiencing. The problem is easily diagnosed and the solution can be...

Try to disconnect the brake light switch to see if brake light goes out? If it does then it is in the adjustment of the brake light switch.

There are a lot of moving components that could make that noise. Improper valves can make that noise but I feel like you may have a lifter that is partially plugged, preventing normal oil pressure from fully pumping out the...

There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially...

As a general rule, car engines do not like cold weather and do not do operate as well in cold weather. When you start your car in the morning and turn the key to on, the coolant temperature sensor immediately...

When you were told to replace the resistor or the transistor the person that told you did not know if you had manual or automatic a/c. Your car will have a blower resistor for manual a/c blower controls and a...

Hi there: The shakes and rattles may be due to worn engine mounts or an out of tune ignition system. It's also possible since your oil light is flashing, that your car is low on engine oil, which can cause...

Hi There, What you are describing is common for a vehicle with traction control when it has been activated in a situation as you have described. The cruise control is also controlled in some cases by the traction control system...

The starter on your Lexus GS350 is located on the left hand side (toward the rear) of the motor near the bottom next to the oil pan.

Check the DPF filter and see if it's plugged up. A plugged DPF filter will cause the engine exhaust brake to stay on, and the engine light will come on if the filter fully plugged up. If you need further...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The reason your are not getting a response from your gas pedal is due to the transmission fluid pressure is off, or the computer thinks it is. Typically this is caused by a bad...

It is common for the battery to die if a door was left cracked for several days. When the door is left open, the car does not go into its sleep shutdown mode and some of the interior lights stay...

Codes P0171 and P0174 pertain to the engine running lean on both bank one, and bank two, meaning that both sides, or the complete engine, is running lean. The lean condition could be one of several possible causes. The intake...

Hello. If your battery is dead and you have lose your keys then both of these issues will need to be addressed together. The battery issue will need to be taken care of first. Either it will need to be...

You may have got water into the connections causing the problem. You will need to disconnect electrical connections on the electrical steering and blow out connections with compressed air and see if this helps? If the system has a power...

Unfortunately, this tiny piece of cardboard will not dissolve in coolant as it is designed to withstand the chemical makeup of the coolant. This can become lodged in areas inside the radiator that will prevent the proper flow of coolant...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons the gas pedal may become unresponsive. The first step is to have it scanned for diagnostic codes, to find out what issues the vehicle's computer has detected. This will narrow...

Hello - the P0720 code indicates that the signal from the transmission output speed sensor is at odds with speed signals from other systems (like the wheel speed sensor). Since you replaced the output speed sensor, either the new sensor...

If the vehicle sounds weak when you turn the key, as in it cranks slowly, or struggles to turn over, then it is most likely a battery or starter issue. I would have the battery load tested to make sure...

Remote car door lock problems can also be due to a variety of issues. Five of the most common reasons for a car door lock not working properly are a dead battery in the key fob, bad programming in the...

Hi Christian. Thanks for contacting us today. If the beeping noise appears to be coming from inside the cabin, it's possible that there is some sort of electrical short that is activating a warning light indicator. If the noise appears...

Hi there. The P0700 trouble code indicates an issue with the vehicle’s transmission control system. This code is a general code, and will usually come accompanied with other, more specific, transmission related codes. A few possible causes are issues with...