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If these two malfunctions did not start the instant you installed a new battery, they are probably not related to the battery. The camera is activated in reverse which means the circuit goes through the neutral start switch. That switch...

Among the possibilities are faults in the throttle position sensor, mass airflow sensor, vacuum leaks, a clogged fuel filter, defective EGR valve or control circuit, and worn out spark plugs and wires. A mechanic would simply investigate these possibilities sequentially...

If your car is equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, you have a convenient way to reduce the glare from cars behind you without having to do anything yourself. The mirror does it on its own. The automatic...

This sounds like the starter is not engaging the flywheel or the flywheel teeth are missing. I would try jumping the battery first to see if this makes a difference. If it does and the engine turns over okay then...

Hi There, A misfire can be caused by many different things other than faulty spark plugs and can develop for a variety of reasons. Generally a misfire will fall into one or both of two categories: Fuel and/or spark. Spark...

This may be related to many different things such as a bad oxygen sensor (this monitors the activity of the catalytic converter), a bad or dirty idle air control valve, or potentially low fuel pressure. The low fuel pressure will...

The engine number is similar to the vehicle identification number on your car, but serves to identify the engine, where it was built, and when. You won’t need it for basic car-related paperwork, but you may need it in some...

The high beam indicator is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates when you turn your high beam headlights on. When you turn off the high beams, the indicator will turn off.

The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a few different things. If you are hearing a gurgling noise and your heater is not providing heat, then I would check the engine's coolant. If the coolant is low, it...

Hi There, This is a known issue with this vehicle related to the malfunction of the airbag system. I would suggest taking the vehicle to your nearest Chrysler dealer to have the vehicle inspected and to determine if this is...

Your air conditioning system may need to be charged and have a leak fixed on it. Over time, hoses may become damaged and O-rings need to be replaced in the system. The compressor also may start leaking out of the...

Hello - most likely the throttle position sensor (part of the electronic throttle) has a fault. Since the "auto stop-start" mechanism depends heavily on successful operation of the TPS, any quirk would endanger safe operation of the "start" sequence. Software...

Hello Tom. P0420 is the Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) code. While there are a multitude of components that can cause this code, the general concept is that your catalytic converter is not working properly. If you suspect...

The code P0455 is an indication that the fuel system cannot hold vapor pressure when it is put into testing. This means you have a leak somewhere. Since you did not have the issue before you had worked on the...

Several possibilities could account for this. The torque converter could be locked up. To get an "indication" of that possibility, you could try raising engine speed to around 1,800 RPM and then, with a clear path ahead, put the gear...

If your goal is to minimize the cost of transportation, compare the total cost of getting your car fully functional, in your case that would be the cost of repairing the engine, to the total cost of replacing the car....

What could have happened is the intake manifold could have leaked coolant into the cylinder or something got into the cylinder like a nut or a bolt and caused the engine to lock up. Try removing the spark plugs (all...

Hi there. There is an issue with the ignition switch when you are turning the key. The tumbler may have worn contacts within the switch causing the lights to flicker and the radio to come on when it is turned...

The power liftgate has three modes: 1. OFF. In this mode, the power liftgate is deactivated, and the trunk can only be opened manually. 2. MAX. In this mode, the power liftgate is activated, and the trunk will open to...

A soft brake pedal generally indicates a hydraulic issue with the brake system. If the hydraulic system has a leak or a faulty seal in components such as the brake master cylinder of ABS pump, the brake system will not...

Hello. If the lights are coming on when the key is out of the ignition then most of the time the issue is with the ignition switch. If the switch is not turning all of the way off then this...

With less than 50,000 miles on your 2013 Jeep Patriot, a constant humming above 35 miles per hour is a concern. My first guess would be wheel bearings (like you checked), or perhaps a disc brake pad that was stuck....

Hi there, thanks for your question. I would recommend having the vehicle scanned to see what codes are coming up as this will direct you toward a potential solution. Without knowing what codes may be coming up, some things to...

Hello. A salvaged title generally deducts 20-40% of the Kelly BlueBook value. I would look at kbb.com to determine the fair market value of your vehicle, and then deduct 20-40% dependent on how well it was repaired. Be sure to...