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Car starts and then dies and the check engine light comes on
Hi There, Your check engine light may come on as a result of the battery light coming on indicating that you have a problem with your charging system. This generally means that you have a weak battery or possibly a...
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My car starts in the morning with a sputter.
The noise could be either an ignition coil misfiring and causing the engine to stall on a cylinder making the engine sputter or the engine is sputtering with an injector that is sticking until it get hot as it maybe...
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How do I use autoset?
The preset stations on the radio can help you choose your favorite radio stations without having to search for them. There is a feature that will save you the time and trouble of having to manually enter each preset called...
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Car will not move in any gear but 4th gear and makes noise.
Hi there. If the transmission will not move in any gear but 4th gear, then there is either an issue with the synchronizers or the transmission gears are damaged. First check the shifter rail and see if the forks are...
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My headlights, blinkers, and brake lights work but the taillights, interior lights, and dash lights don't work. All fuses, relays, and switches are good.
Hi there. There is either a break in the wiring on the lighting circuits for the main light switch or the ground wire to the main light switch for the running lights is loose or not hooked up. Check the...
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Will a Ford Econoline 7.3 diesel van/ambulance transmission fit my truck and if so what modifications will I have to make?
I looked up the two applications. The two transmissions are different and, in particular, the transmission control module and PCM and the wiring harness on your 1999 truck are not compatible with the controls on the 1990 transmission. If you...
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I have a 2011 Ford Fusion that has a tap/knock while idling. Normal for this motor?
Hi there. Typically this is normal for this engine. The design of the valve train causes this engine to make more noise than a lot of engines, but it does not create any issues. The fuel injectors tend to also...
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Doesn't start. 1999 Ford Ranger
You need to check the fuel inertia switch in the right passenger kick panel to make sure it is not tripped. If not tripped, then check that the pink wire in and out has power when you crank the engine....
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Turned key to crank engine then realized it has no oil. Do you think it seized or is it ok
If you just cranked over the engine a few times with no oil in it would not cause any issues except you would not have any oil to timing chain tensioners and may have caused the timing chain to jump...
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Traction control off, Stabilitrak, and reduced engine power
Hello. The sensor you had replaced previously may still be the cause of your issues. There is likely something in the circuit that is causing the premature failure of the sensor. Test the sensor the same way you did before,...
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What should I know about changing a tire with the TPMS system?
Flat tires happen. That’s why your Accord has a spare tire. You also have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that monitors the air pressure in each tire. If it sees a drop in pressure, it turns on the Low...
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Burning leaves smell and smoke coming from air vents.
This sounds like you may have got some leaves or debris into the blower motor. You may have to remove the blower motor on right side of dash by glove box to see if motor is full of leaves or...
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Shuts off while driving
The main cause of engine stall on this particular model vehicle is the mass air flow sensor. Normally, this will generate a code on the ECM, that can be detected with a scan tool. The MAF sensor generates a waveform...
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Have2012 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi turns over but won't start and is giving 2 codes p0001&p1457
Hello: The P0001 OBD-II error code is describing an issue with the circuit which runs from your engine computer (ECM) to your fuel pressure regulator on your fuel injection rail on your engine. The ECM regulates your fuel pressure from...
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accidentally hooked up jumper cables backwards. No there is no spark on plugs and the fuel pump is running with the engine off.
Hello - the engine management computer controls the fuel pump (through a relay). The lack of spark may be related to a failed crankshaft position sensor, or possibly one or more of the coil packs. Failure of these will yield...
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Can I replace the ignition lock cylinder without removing the steering wheel?
Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. Unfortunately, in order to replace the ignition lock cylinder, you need to remove the steering wheel. If you do not remove it, you cannot remove the screws that mount...
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2005 Corolla won’t start after disconnecting and connecting battery
Hi Daniel. Thanks for contacting us today. If the starter is not engaging, there are a few possible reasons for this. First and most common is that the starter or ignition relay has been damaged. If the battery cables were...
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Front Brakes Locking
Your car is relatively new and so the only thing really that I would expect to replace in the braking system are the brake calipers (other than consumables or maintenance items, of course, such as pads and fluid). To replace...
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Car won't start - 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Hi there. Check any fuses that are ignition related. If all of the fuses are in good shape, then check the wire condition to make sure that there is no corrosion on the wire or on any terminal. If your...
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Lights are flickering. Interior and exterior. What can it be?
Check the ground wire from the engine block to the chassis. It may be loose causing a loss of power return to the battery making the shortest path to the battery. Also, check all of the ground wires on the...
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Coolant leaking outside on front passenger side
It sounds like your coolant overflow tank may be leaking as this is where it is usually located underneath the hood of the vehicle. If the leaking only occurs after driving the vehicle, it is likely that the radiator is...
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P0141 OBD-II Trouble Code for a 2005 Honda Accord. Is this serious? Can I drive with it?
You can drive the car normally and get it repaired at your earliest convenience. The trouble code that you are referring to, P0141, typically means that the heater element in an oxygen sensor is not functioning or the circuit to...
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How do you lock the passenger windows?
Sometimes, particularly if you’re riding with Children, you want to make sure that the windows stay up. This is easy with the Altima. Just use the window lock button on the driver front power window panel. Here’s how to use...