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I have a metal knocking noise when I am in gear and pull away. I had a new gearbox and clutch a year ago.
Hi there. The noise could be a pilot bearing, clutch release bearing, or a universal joint. Check to see if the noise occurs when the clutch is applied or when the clutch pedal is moving. If there is no sound...
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Car shifts late and seems to get no fuel at times. Is my transmission bad?
Hi there. Does not sound like the transmission, but more of a fuel pump issue. Check the fuel pressure on the engine to see if you are getting 35 psi or more. If the fuel pressure is less than 35...
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P0341 and p0016
Hi Cristian. P0341 is an OBD-II generic code - click this link to read more about the code and possible repairs - that says the engine control module (ECM) detected the engine camshaft position sensor circuit is not within specifications....
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When gas leval reaches half a tank my car acts as if it has no gas when i get to a quarter it wont run
The fuel pump in the fuel tank is most likely leaking fuel where it hooks to the fuel pump housing. I recommend replacing the fuel pump in the fuel tank.
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Transmission won't shift into second gear
This is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...
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Clicking sound when turning off heater
Hi there. The problem you describe is your temperature blend door motor. The motor is not able to reach the requested position, this may be due to the temperature blend door being in a bind or the motor itself being...
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Grinding noise from around engine
The grinding noise you are hearing, if what you describe lasts less than five seconds, is likely caused by the variable valve timing control actuator (VTC) being defective as per Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 09-010 dated September 2014. The TSB...
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I have a pink fluid leaking from the bottom of my vehicle. Don't know where its coming from?
Hey there. This may be one of three things. You may have a coolant leak, a power steering leak or a transmission fluid leak. If the liquid is a water like substance and consistency with a pink color, this suggests...
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Brakes not as responsive, must slam on breaks to stop, sponge pedal, slowed braking, replaced most parts already, can’t find leak
The problem you describe of low or no pedal after replacing the master cylinder is an indication of air is still in the system. You may have antilock brakes that needs to be bled out using a scanner that can...
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I touched the positive and negative battery terminals together, now the car has no power at all
Everyone does this at some point. Sounds like there may be an issue with your starter. When you grounded the battery out, those wires are also connected to your starter and could have arced it out. But first, check your...
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My Ford Expedition shuts off while driving and theft light comes on and beeping sound
Hello, It sounds like something has triggered your theft control system. This system is designed to cut off power to the vehicle when it is triggered which is why it cuts out as you try to accelerate. This can happen...
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If the temp gauge don't go beyond the halfway point do I have a bad radiator? No coolant on grounds noted.
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your Toyota Sienna. You could have a leaking radiator without knowing it. I was taught that there are classes of leaks; class 1 is a leak that just leaves a wet spot on...
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My dash lights, radio, and gauge cluster on my 2007 Nissan 350z are not coming on when the car is started or in accessory mode.
I see no reports of the issue (in the NHTSA database, for instance) you are describing and so there are no obvious clues. You are lucky, though, that the issue is not now intermittent because all that you need do...
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My clutch has full pressure but won't go into gear the gear arms are making noise to
You need to do a visual inspection of the clutch arm while the pedal is pressed. Be sure the car is secure while you are doing this. If the clutch arm is moving through it's full travel, then your problem...
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07 g6 2.4 throttle body won't relearn
You will need to have the battery disconnected and wait 10 minutes and then relearn throttle idle. Before you do this have computer codes checked and cleared. You may have got throttle body cleaner into the throttle position sensor and...
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My car runs and drives but won’t make sharp turns like I can only turn half way before I can’t turn anymore
Hello Almighty T. If you know that the suspension is out of alignment, then I would suspect that your root issue is that some suspension component is either bent, broken or loose. It's also possible that the steering rack is...
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Thermostat - 2009 Mercury Milan
Hello there. This is a common issue with your Mercury Milan. If the coolant temperature sensor reads improperly, it will set the service engine light and require replacement. This sensor is located in the thermostat housing. You can buy the...
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Driver's side door hard to close
Hello! On the Dodge Caravans of this particular era, the door pin bushings commonly become out of its designed shape after about 8 years of usage. There are 2 bushings, one on each door pin that act as holsters for...
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Oil Pressure Issues
The PCV system on this engine is incorporated into the air filter housing and has no serviceable parts. If there is excessive oil in the air filter housing then the entire housing would need to be replaced as an assembly....
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Emergency brake was pushed too hard. Cable snapped at a rusty spot.
Hello there, parking brake cables will fail over time in your 1994 Chevrolet K1500. Over time the cable stretches and can break when the parking brake is applied. The parking brake cable is a safety feature and must be replaced...
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can sticking brakes make vehicle vibrate while in motion
I believe what you are experiencing is a sticking brake caliper. When a brake caliper sticks this will cause the brakes not to release. During this process the brake rotors become overheated and therefore warp out. This will cause you...
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1998 Dodge Dakota Keeps stalling and backfires sometimes
Hi there. You may have a bad or contaminated mass air sensor or a leak in the air tube between the mass air sensor and the throttle body. Have the computer tested for codes and check mass air sensor readings...
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2008 Ford Escape emergency flashers sometimes come on by themselves
Hello, thank you for writing in. Considering that most of the time you can utilize the switch to turn off the hazards, the switch is likely to blame. If the switch is what is allowing the power to go to...
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My mini wont start and its not the battery.
Hello, thank you for writing in. You may be facing several issues at once. Start by testing for power at the starter and make sure the power supply is readily available. If there is power to the starter, and it...