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If you have a battery light on then it is most likely the alternator not charging the battery. The brake light may be on since the ABS will not work if the battery voltage drops below 12 volts. You should...

The lurching is not caused by a fault in the transmission. Rather, the misfiring is probably the cause as the engine periodically gains and loses power as the misfiring occurs. Diagnostic Trouble Code P0301 means that Cylinder No. 1 is...

This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...

You can try the Blue Devil head gasket repair fluid. The only thing is if the cylinder head has a crack, the gasket repair will not effect aluminum or cast iron. For the conditions that your described, either the Idle...

Hi there. It seems as if you have a few possible issues going on with your Jeep. First, if you have a bent wheel, the tire and wheel combination will never balance correctly; as weight distribution on the tire and...

Hello! The hood on your car uses two hydraulic struts that support the hood when it is up. When the struts lose their internal pressure they no longer can hold up the hood. Even if one is bad, the good...

The oil pressure light may flicker anytime the engine drops below a certain RPM level due to the lack of normal oil pressure. If the oil pressure sensor was recently replaced, this should eliminate the sensor as a potential problem....

Overheating may cause a number of issues with the vehicle including loss of power, depending on the severity. Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a...

Hello. From what you are explaining it sounds like you either have a failing fuel pump or a bad catalytic converter. Both of these issues will cause these symptoms. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes first to...

Hi there. I'll be transparent with you, there is no way for me to determine the extent of the damage or what it may cost without performing an inspection on the vehicle. During the last service were you provided with...

You need to check to see if the theft light is on with key in the on position? If it is then you may need to have the theft system checked and may need to reprogram the system using the...

Hi there. The engineers that design vehicles do so by making sure each part is precisely sized to match others - so the vehicle operates safe and efficiently. This includes the wheel and tire overall width and circumference. What you're...

When you mention a "floating" feeling, the first thing that pops into my mind is that the tire pressure may be low. A low tire makes the car wander as though it doesn't really know where you're pointing it. As...

The windshield washer will help you clean your windshield when it gets dirty. It can be crucial to helping you see well when driving. To turn the windshield washer on your 2012 Ford F-150. Press the end of the...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. A dirty or clogged air filter can absolutely cause the car to hesitate or demonstrate a lack of power at acceleration. As you may know, this is the equivalent...

It sounds like your transmission is either slipping in third gear or having trouble shifting to fourth gear. I would recommend having this issue diagnosed by a certified transmission mechanic, as soon as possible, as this could potentially cause internal...

Hi there. One or more of the drive belt pulleys may be bent causing the engine to have erratic rpm's when at idle and causing the engine to stall out at times. Open the hood with the engine running and...

Hi there. Mototehnika driveshafts are a descent design to have for your vehicle. The best driveshaft to install in the vehicle is an OEM specified driveshaft. There are lots of good reviews about the Mototehnika driveshaft design and a lot...

Hello. You are absolutely heading in the right direction. Finding out where the voltage is coming from might be easier to track with a voltmeter and wiring diagram of that circuit if you are equipped with such. This is the...

Hello. If these lights are coming on while driving then the vehicles traction and stability systems are kicking in due to a problem that is seen. This can be caused by a bad wheel speed sensor or by an issue...

Hello. There are a lot of reasons that would cause a high idle, but most of the time it is caused by a vacuum leak. When there is an excessive amount of air entering the engine the computer will compensate...

Manual seats on this vehicle model have no height adjustment. The height is fixed. Only the optional power seats can be moved up or down. The rental car agency may have special purpose cushions to assist you and/or you might...

You are asking to name a wire from the alternator to the starter and relay to starter. The wire from the solenoid to the starter is called the main positive starter cable. The wire from the relay to the alternator...

Hi - yes, it is quite likely the water leak you describe is the source of failed electrical functionality. If the weatherseal around the driver door glass is leaking, allowing water to splash on the master switch assembly for windows,...

If you were getting O2 sensor codes, and you are losing power, then you may need to check to see if the fuel pressure is low or the fuel filter is getting clogged. These both can cause the engine to...