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Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check to see if the belt and tensioner is working and the belt has no cracks. If there are cracks in the belt, then replace the belt. If the belt seems to be loose...

The bearings inside of the water pump are sealed from the outside air by a rubber seal. They are also sealed from the inside water by a rubber seal. If they weren't, the water would get on the bearing and...

Hi there. For your vehicle's P2097 (post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1) code, this can be difficult to diagnose. For all intents and purposes, the vehicle's PCM (powertrain control module) has recognized too much fuel and not...

Hello. I am not sure why they put Dexcool into your cooling system. Your truck requires the specific Ford coolant due to the design of the engine. There really is no reason why Dexcool should have been used, and if...

This issue is most likely not due to a fuel pump if you are hearing a clicking sound when turning the key. It is possible that the battery may just be discharged. I would recommend taking your battery to a...

Fuel pumps are typically tested by YourMechanic for pressure and volume and related parts, such as the fuel filter, are considered for replacement (a plugged filter could make the pump appear bad). Of course, the fuel pump is tested so...

it sounds like you may have a transmission problem as the whining sound indicates. This usually happens when the transmission oil pump filter is clogged. When this happens, the whining sound will usually be proportionate with the speed, meaning as...

Hello. Unfortunately there is no reset for this. When this occurs it is because there is a short within the navigation unit. When this occurs it requires that the entire unit be replaced with a new one or a different...

You're guess of the fuel sending unit is a good one. The sending unit is a variable resistor, that changes its internal resistance according to fuel level. This information is then sent as an input to the powertrain control module...

Hello! The rearview mirror is not electronically controlled like the side mirrors. To move the rearview mirror you just grab it with your hand and slightly twist it into the position that you wish. My information indicates that there is...

This is largely dependent upon whether or not the motor is what is considered to be an "interference motor" or not, meaning that the timing belt or chain being stopped or damaged will cause a drastic stop or damage to...

Hi there. It is very difficult to diagnose this type of hard to start issue remotely due to the fact that both issues; running the vehicle out of gas and the alternator belt being broken can cause the car to...

If the engine was run with coolant mixing with the oil it can damage the internal engine bearings and pistons. If it is severe enough the engine would need to be replaced or the entire engine rebuilt and all parts...

Hi There, It sounds like you lost voltage. Load test your battery to be sure it was not a defective battery and check your charging system voltage. Certain circuits like the ABS module (AdvanceTrac) and the electric power assist steering...

Hi there - not entirely sure what your question is. The cam position sensor, while getting oil splashed on the sensor tip, has an o-ring on it to seal against oil leaks. It doesn't not normally leak oil if the...

The rear lights share the same power and the same ground so these may be bulb issues. The front lights, however, have the same power but different grounds. The grounds for the left side is in the left front corner...

It sounds like the alarm has been activated. When the alarm is activated it may sound the horn for the first few minutes, and then continue with the flashers after the horn stops sounding. When the alarm is activated the...

Since the engine and transmission is suspended together, you have to consider the combined unit. There are 4 total engine & transmission mounts that should be considered. If engine torque tears any of the mounts, the other mounts are strained,...

Assuming that the starter motor is turning the engine over at sufficient speed (RPM), if the engine doesn't start and run, that means there is something wrong with the ignition system, the fuel system, and/or engine management sensors. It is...

You should first see if the transmission shifter is moving through all the gears by the gear shifter and the cable and connections are okay. Then make sure the fluid is full. If all this checks out, then you may...

It sounds like you may have a broken serpentine belt or a idler pulley that may have caused the belt to fall off. I would suggest that you get a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, to check all the...

Hi there. Although they are connected together, they are separate components that are typically sold and installed individually. Although it's always a good idea to replace the catalytic converter the same time. If the exhaust manifold is cracked, I would...

Your car is only three years old and so should not need transmission fluid. If the level was low, you should check to be sure there is not a leak. It's very easy to overfill the transmission so it would...

With a reoccurring code such as this, after replacing the sensor, it is time to test the wiring harness and connector at the sensor. The orange wire should have 5V. This would be the 5 volt reference. The black and...