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Hi there. In most cases when you overfill the transmission fluid it can cause excessive foaming of the fluid or possible internal component failure due to excessive pressure inside the hydraulic lines. Sensors like the speed sensors however are rarely...

Unfortunately you have already damaged the motor running the engine until it dies when it lost oil pressure. The bearings for the crankshaft and camshaft have been starved of oil and seized the engine. You will need to have the...

Hello there, many common problem will cause your 2002 Volkswagen Passat to start the die and have the check engine light illuminated. You have done well in diagnosis so far and in replacing common failure components. Before any more parts...

Having your car lose power is never a pleasant experience, especially if it is in a location where it cannot stay. There could be a variety of things that can cause your Chevy Colorado to experience a loss of power....

Most older cars have oil leaks. Sealing technology has just not kept up with mechanical improvements to engines so much so that leaks often kill engines rather than mechanical problems. So, it is not unexpected at all to have an,...

Hello. A flashing Check Engine Light is a sign that the computer has detected an issue that could potentially damage the vehicle's emissions components. I would recommend scanning the trouble codes when the light is flashing in order to determine...

Hi there. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult question to answer since we don't know which codes are showing up during an OBD-II diagnostic exam. However, what the local auto parts store probably did was a code scan and not...

You may want to have a professional inspect the catalytic converter. When the Check Engine Light comes on for this, it does not necessarily mean that the catalytic converter has failed. This may be related to many other things as...

It sounds like your vehicle has sprung a major transmission fluid leak and has overheated in the process. I would strongly recommend having your vehicle's transmission inspected by a transmission specialist in your area. The source of the leak would...

You can program your own personal entry cod for the keyless entry keypad with just a few steps: 1. Enter the factory set entry code, which is located on the owner’s wallet card. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1-2...

Make sure your battery and starter are in good enough condition to turn the engine over at high enough RPM's to start properly in low temperature conditions. Due to the relatively high miles, I would first check and confirm cylinder...

Hi there - your car uses electrically-assisted power steering, which is failing. There is a Recall issued for this problem (15V100000) from Hyundai. Have your vehicle repaired by Hyundai as soon as possible - since this problem will only become...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in today about the acceleration issue with your 2003 Altima. There are many things that could cause this type of problem, ranging from dirty fuel injectors and throttle body components / sensors to minor electrical...

Hi there. When a problem like this occurs, it's likely caused by an electrical malfunction of some sort. The wiring between the battery and starter can become loose or broken which will prevent the starter motor from functioning. The wiring...

Hello. This can be a very difficult repair due to the fact that the transmission is aluminum and the bolt is steel. This causes these to almost fuse together. It will usually take a lot of heat to get them...

Hey there. The second sensor is the cruise control deactivation switch. If you push in the clutch when the cruise control is on, this switch shuts it off. If you do not have it connected, then most likely the cruise...

If your fuel pressure is low or you have sticking clogged injectors you may get the hesitation and stumble on acceleration but run good at cruise. Also if you have some carbon build up on the valves and throttle body...

What is the year and sub-model of your vehicle? Toyota had a recall of around 2,500 Rav4 EV models years 2012-2014 due to failing electric power steering systems. If your vehicle is within these years and is the correct model,...

More often than not, the P0158 OBD-II trouble code is caused by an exposed wire or short in the electrical connections to the O2 sensors as opposed to the sensor themselves. You might want to try replacing the electrical harnesses...

These valves are controlled by the PCM so the circuit will not be closed until commanded by the PCM and that closure can be through the ground side. If the circuit is competed through the ground side, you will always...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. This is a known problem, and Chrysler has a recall (06V432000) to correct it. Contact your Chrysler dealer as soon as possible to have this problem corrected.

Hi there. This sounds like the rear brakes on your vehicle are not adjusted right or the brakes are in need of service. The rear brakes on your vehicle are producing a brake drag after the brakes are applied, and...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. You may be having an issue with the anti-theft module on the vehicle. I recommend first try a different key to see if it is the key having an issue. Make sure to not...

Hi there. If a battery cable is loose or corroded the computer and components in the vehicle will shut down some circuits that are unable to get a good connection. If the vehicle makes the issues again then I recommend...

Hi there. If your vehicle tends to stall out when all of the vacuum lines are hooked up, then there is an issue either with the air coming into the engine or the combustion is not good enough to keep...