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Hi Vanessa. Any of the pulleys that the belt rides on could be faulty or there could be something leaking onto the belt causing it to make the noise and worsen. For an issue like this, a proper diagnosis of...

The rear main seal is located in between engine and the transmission. Usually when seals start going out it's because of a pressure issue with the crank case. If the PCV or positive crankcase ventilation system gets clogged up, or...

If you are finding that the A/C blower is not blowing as good when accelerating then you may have a weak battery and alternator. You may also have a blower motor that is going bad. First have the battery load...

Shaking at higher speeds is usually related to something that is rotating. Most of the time this will be the wheel and tire assembly. If you have tires that are worn unevenly, or if any of them have a manufacturer...

First, it must be determined whether you have an engine that doesn't crank at all, or an engine that cranks but doesn’t start. If the engine doesn't crank at all, you have a problem with the starting/charging system or the...

As you may know, your TCS light relates to the traction control system. Depending on the kind of conditions you are driving in (i.e. snowing, slippery, bumpy, etc.), this may be activated. The traction control system monitors the steering stability...

I suggest getting a second opinion. I would get a quote to replace the entire engine with a remanufactured one. You will pay less in labor but more in parts. This way you will have a new motor, not a...

If your vehicle is equipped with automatic climate control, you can switch the system to semi-automatic operation if you want. This gives you more control over certain aspects of the system, but it means that it won’t be completely automatic....

The sun visor is a key safety feature that allows you to protect your eyesight from the sun. There is a sun visor in front of both the driver and the front passenger seat. To use the sun visor, pull...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having one of many issues. Shaking is usually caused by some kind of imbalance with the engine and its combustion cycles. This may be a problem with the fuel...

VW may be making the replacement oil pans from aluminum for weight and/or cost savings . If the magnet is sticking to your oil pan, then it is steel as a magnet will not stick to aluminum. Hope this helps....

Hi there. Based on what you have written above, it is highly probable that the inner linkage has come loose or there is an obstruction within the inner gear set that is causing your problem. Unfortunately, this typically requires dropping...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1995 Nissan Quest to have problems starting. You did great in replacing the battery as this is the most common fault of all time for no start conditions. There are a few...

With the information that you've provided, I think you are describing an exhaust leak. It's not uncommon for a minor exhaust leak to tick, especially when cool, and then go away as it warms up. It can also increase when...

The mileage is not that high but due to the age, before attempting further diagnostics, you should test cylinder compression and intake vacuum (to check for stuck valves). If you determine that the engine is basically mechanically sound, there are...

If your car is equipped with a sun roof, then it is opened and closed via a switch on the overhead console. The sun roof has two switches on the overhead console: the switch closest to the driver controls the...

It sounds like you may have a faulty starter solenoid. If you hear a clicking sound when turning the key, it is likely that your starter solenoid may be faulty. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has...

Reclining the front seats is very easy. First, locate the recline lever, which is on the side of the seat, near the back. Next, lift the lever, and move the back of the seat into whatever position you desire. Finally,...

Hi there: Diagnosing a hard to start issue remotely is very difficult. There could be multiple ignition system components such as crank or camshaft position sensors that are damaged, have faulty electrical harnesses or are not communicating with other ignition...

Hi there. Most of the time when you see "steam" coming from the overflow tank, it's due to higher than normal or overheating problems within the coolant system. As you know, when coolant and water reach "boiling temperature", water evaporates...

Only a couple of things could cause this issue. Low oil is the most likely cause and under that would be a bad oil pump. The first thing I would do is check the oil level. If the oil level is...

Hi there. You vehicle is equipped with quite a few ABS brake sensors. I would need to know which one you are looking for to be exact as to where it is located. If it is a wheel speed sensor...

The CV joint boot is leaking out its lubricant grease. This is most commonly caused by a joint rubber boot is cracked or torn and also the clamps that hold the boots in place can be loose or out of...

First, I am sorry to hear that you are having such a poor experience with this repair. Unfortunately, there is only one way to know if your car is ready to be driven without any problems - you will need...

That's not an unusual thing to have happen, but it often means that the circuit in question has been overloaded for a while and the resulting heat has damaged the plastic that holds the little electrical contacts in place. somebody...