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Hello. The shift solenoid is located in the valve body assembly which is within the transmission. Typically, these solenoids can be replaced without removing the transmission but the job requires care and attention to detail. Of course, if you are...

The rear struts that are weak and not supporting the vehicle as they should can cause the suspension to sag in the rear and also cause the alignment to not be within specification. The can cause tire wear from the...

Hi there. I would not drive the vehicle if I were you until you have the serpentine belt replaced. If it's partially torn, it will continue to shred and may cause additional damage to the pulleys or other components it...

Hello Typically when this occurs it is due to the brake fluid being contaminated or from a failure in the brake master cylinder. Most of the time when something other than brake fluid is put in the system the seals...

The ETC is your electronic throttle control which is usually related to a low voltage problem. Start by having the voltage to the unit checked. The ESP light is the electronic stability light which can also have problems when there...

Reverse polarity, at the battery, in a 12 volt electrical system on a car can cause a variety of effects including damaging the alternator, diodes and the numerous microprocessors on a vehicle such as those in the powertrain control module...

The safety belt Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when one of the front occupants does not have their seat belt securely fastened. The light is also accompanied by a chime. When the seat belt...

That is correct. There should be no air going through the fuel intake with the float held closed.

It can be tough to keep up with maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations. Even if the shop you use remembers to put the reminder sticker in your windshield, it can still slip your mind. The Maintenance Minder™ on...

Hi There, This is somewhat of a relative question depending on the type of vehicle (you did not specify) and what type of filter you are currently using. Most of today's modern vehicles have computers with engine management systems that...

Engine power reduced is a fail safe mode that many cars use today to protect the engine or transmission from further damage and to keep the driver safe when the engine or transmission is experiencing a critical failure. In your...

Hi - your Aveo has drum brakes in the rear, and reversing initiates the brake shoe adjustment mechanism, allowing the brakes to ratchet out towards the brake drum to compensate for wear. The lockup in both directions sounds like the...

The Max A/C setting should close the fresh air vents off, preventing fresh air from entering the climate control system, but there is natural ventilation built in every vehicle so it is impossible to completely seal the vehicle from outside...

Hi there. At what point on the dipstick are you using to confirm "full"? Are you referring to where the top of the oil is located on the dipstick? This can be misread easily and sometimes gets the best of...

The rebuilt engine depending on how it came will depend on if the outer engine covers and components were reused. Some engines will come complete with all components and just remove and drop in the new motor and other engines...

The causes of the misfiring have to be determined and resolved first. If poor operation remains after the misfiring is resolved, then there might be additional issues. If you are reading Diagnostic Trouble Code P0301 that refers to cylinder no....

The problem may be due to the hydraulic cooling fan not working intermittently. There is a technical bulletin number 1-21-11 that says to replace the cooling fan hydraulic motor, which should correct the overheating problems. Your fan may work but...

Hey there, the battery's low voltage may have been the code they received. You may have to have the body control and transmission module tested for a bad connection and pinpoint tested to see if the gear box fault is...

A chime accompanies many alerts in your vehicle. The volume of this chime can be adjusted very easily: 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button to select the Configuration Settings menu. 3. Rotate the MENU/SELECT knob...

Although the CV axle on the side that was hit, particularly the CV joints, could have been damaged in the collision, the damage you are seeing is more likely due to the control arm, strut, and steering knuckle getting pushed...

The heater core will not cause the A/C to not blow cold. If your A/C is working properly with the correct amount of refrigerant, then you may have a temperature blend door not working and staying on heat mode. If...

This symptom is usually due to a low coolant level. Restrictions in the cooling system or air can also cause this same issue. I would first start by ensuring that your coolant is at its proper level. If the coolant...

If the fix consisted of disabling the automatic control of the cooling fans, it will actually be easier to just fix the original problem and restore the car to normal (intended) operation so that you don't have to use the...

Hey there. This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot...

Hey there. If the accident caused the hose to move closer to the pulley, then you may not have much choice but to get the body shop to pull the frame back. If you can move the hose, then you...