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Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2008 BMW 535xi. A no crank, no start condition indicates a problem with the starting system. This could be the starter itself or the starting circuit. In your vehicle, power to the...

You're getting into an area that is kind of a dark art when you're getting these kinds of codes. While I don't know any of the symptoms that the car is exhibiting, I can tell you that failure in one...

For the fuel and temperature gauges check the wiring to the gauges and see if they are connected properly. For the speedometer, the needle maybe in the wrong position and reading incorrectly. When taking off the needles to the gauges,...

Hello - a radiator issue, unless we're talking about severe overheating, will not cause stalling. This is more commonly caused by idle air control valve, throttle body, intake air leak, or ignition misfire issues. I would recommend having the stalling...

Hi there. There are two copper crush washers, one on each side of the banjo fitting (the "banjo" is the segment of the brake hose that the bolt is put through). The reason it is leaking is you appear to...

Hello - yes, the defrost function uses the air conditioning system to remove moisture from the air. The air is then re-heated using the heater functionality, and you now have hot, dry air to defrost the inside of the windshield...

Hi there. The cost of replacing a starter varies on which shop you take your vehicle to. Each shop has a different hourly rate and a different plan like adding a diagnosis with the replacement. The price that you have...

Hi Shane. In some cases, after replacing suspension components will cause some play in the steering. This usually is due to either parts that were replaced being loose, bushings being too small or while aligned, something else was left loose....

The cooling fan on this vehicle is electrical and would need to be checked to see if it is coming on when the engine is getting hot. The fan is controlled by a blower control relay box that may not...

Hi There, There are a few other things that may cause the charging light to come on indicating a fault in your charging system. You may have a failing voltage regulator that could be allowing the alternator to supply too...

Hello. The power light on the dashboard is not actually a warning light, it is an indicator that the vehicle is in "Power" mode. When in power mode the vehicle will have increased performance and power, useful for climbing hills...

Hi there. A window that will not roll up is usually caused by a bad regulator or motor, however, this could also be an electrical problem, such as a failed switch, or bad wiring. As these things often require disassembling...

If the battery was dead, the question is "why?". If the car sat idle for weeks, that would explain it but otherwise, the fact that the battery was dead means the battery is too old to be reliable, the charging...

Unfortunately, this is a decision you would need to make on your own. As you know, a blown head gasket can be very expensive to fix no matter the vehicle. This is not specific to a Subaru necessarily. As you...

Hi there. Most of the time, the issue you're experiencing is caused due to an electrical short that occurred while the radiator was being replaced. One of the first lessons we're taught in automotive technology is to always disconnect the...

If your battery is in good condition, you might have an "electrical leak" And you may be spot on about the trunk sensor. But it could also be many other things. When the car is shut off and closed up,...

Hi Brittany. Thanks for contacting us today. On a V6 Hyundai, there are two exhaust manifolds that come together and merge into a single exhaust pipe. This means there are three total catalytic converters on your vehicle. So, if it...

Hello. A red triangle with an exclamation point can be displayed for a range of different reasons. One of the most common causes is low engine oil. I would check the engine's oil level to make sure that it is...

The first thing that needs to be done is to connect a scanner to the car and retrieve the code. This information will lead a technician down a diagnostic path. There is an important distinction that needs to be made...

A water pump leak by itself cannot cause a misfire unless you overheated the engine and caused a blown head gasket or the coolant gets on spark plug wire causing misfire.

Hello. Typically if there is a lot of debris in that spark plug hole then that needs to be removed first. I usually fill part of the hole with either a penetrating liquid or a degreaser. Once that is allowed...

The Remote Start Auto Heat Seats setting allows you to choose whether or not the heated seats turn on when using the remote start feature on cold days. Adjusting the settings takes only a few steps: 1. Turn on the...

Check the brake light switch on the brake pedal and see if its loose on the contact pin. If the pin feels loose, then the switch needs replaced. For the ABS light to be on, there could be an issue...

Hi Dominga. Thanks for submitting your question today. There could be several mechanical problems causing the high idle and excessive fuel consumption. Usually, it is something simple - like a loose vacuum line, dirty or damaged mass air flow sensor...