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Exhaust was cut off and I need to repair it. What do I need?
As long as the vehicle has a catalytic converter and muffler, you can put what ever pipe you want on the vehicle as long as the pipe is not near any fuel tanks, electrical wiring, and any brake lines. It...
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A/c blowing hot air, broken belt
A missing AC belt can certainly be the reason the AC is not working. The compressor needs to be spinning for the system to provide cold air. With no belt to connect the compressor to the engine, no cold air....
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Stereo turns off and lights flicker when I turn up the volume on the stereo.
Hi there. If you have a factory radio, then the volume knob switch is shorting out with the radio controls causing the radio to shut off and flicker the lights. If you have an aftermarket radio, then there could be...
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Compass stuck on N with CAL (solid) indication
Once you get to a clear parking lot that you can make some tight circles without a problem put the compass in CAL mode and then go slow in tight circles for three to fut times or until the CAL...
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Power steering pump whine and tough to turn when braking or going slow.
The most common problem for the whine noise is that the reservoir screen at the bottom of it gets clogged. When you turn the wheel, the pump needs more fluid, and cannot get it due to the clogged screen. There...
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Want to replace the second row bench seat in my van with captain's chairs
Hi there. The same mounting areas are there on both vans. The carpet is different so it will not look right with the captains chairs unless you replace the carpet, too. Other than that, as long as you get the...
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No heat in my 1995 Jeep Cherokee
Hello - to resolve your "no heat" issue, first check that the engine is running at design temperature (center of the gauge), or 190-205 degrees Farenheit. If engine is up to temp, grab the heater hoses (carefully) inside the passenger...
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Green coolant accidentally mixed with red coolant
Hey there. The two coolant chemical compositions are different and may cause corrosive action or gelling of the mixture. If it becomes corrosive, it may damage gaskets and metal components in the engine. If the mixture becomes gelled, then it...
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My thermostat needle goes to hot, but the car does not get hot. Is it the thermostate?
This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning...
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Hola quisiera saber donde se encuentra la valvula pcv de una hummer h3 modelo 2006
Hi Antonio. If you're looking for information about installing or replacing a PCV valve on your 2006 Hummer, please click this link. Gracias.
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rough idle
The fuel injectors on this engine can commonly get carbon buildup on the tips. This will cause the engine to run rough and have hard starts. You should try running top tier fuels in our car that have cleaning abilities...
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Replaced Master and Slave clutch cylinders, feels like I have a clutch but can't put into gear while running.
You may still have some air in the clutch hydraulics, or you are having an issue with the clutch not fully releasing. This can be from the air in the system causing the clutch slave cylinder to not move far...
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I put a rack and pinion on it. and now the tires are leaning in
When the top of the tires lean in towards the center of the vehicle, that is called negative camber. This can cause premature tire wear and can also cause the steering pull you are feeling. You will need to have...
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I just changed out my throttle body and now my car idles ok in reverse but stalls in drive. Could this have something to do with the throttle sensor?
Hello. Your issue is likely related to your transmission. Usually when a torque converter goes bad it will cause the engine to shut off when the transmission is put into gear. Torque converters are designed to spin freely until it's...
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My Infiniti ex35 shuts off while driving. Said to be a sensor but not sure which one.
A sensor can certainly be the cause of a stalling issue. However, the only way to determine which sensor, if it is in fact due to a sensor at all, is to properly diagnose the stalling issue. Your vehicle has...
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One of the wheels that holds the serpentine belt has completely snapped off, I believe it is the power steering one. repair cost?
Hi there. A picture is worth a thousand words. Assuming it is the power steering pulley that has broken would lead me to question why this happened. It could be the power steering pump has seized resulting in a broken...
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How do I use the auto lights?
The auto light feature controls whether or not your headlights are turned on, based on the outside darkness. When the car detects that the headlights are needed for visibility and safety, the lights will turn on. When the lights are...
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How do I turn on the parking lights?
To turn on the parking lights, first locate the turn signal lever, which protrudes from the left side of the steering column. Then, turn the Light switch to the headlights position. This will turn on the parking lights, as well...
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The tachometer in my car jumps up by 100 RPM when I turn the steering wheel
Hello. This is normal for the most part. With the hydraulic power steering, there is an extra load placed on the engine when you turn the steering wheel. The computer tries to pick up the engine speed to compensate for...
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The car shakes when idling, stopped, or at low speeds
Hello. If the engine runs fine at high speeds and this only occurs at idle, then most of the time it is because of a vacuum leak. If there is a leaking gasket or vacuum hose, then this will occur....
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My 2008 Volvo xc 90 makes a whistle like sound
Hi J.M. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It really depends when the whistle noise occurs that might indicate the source and cause of the noise. If the noise is frequent when the vehicle is in motion, this could be coming...
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Why Do Hoses Collapse?
Hoses undergo a variety of system changes during normal engine operation. When the engine is completely warmed up, pressure inside the cooling increases to around 18 - 20 psi. This causes the hoses to expand. One hose in particular has...
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What does the speedometer display?
There are quite a few important gauges located on the dash of your car. The speedometer is one of the most important when driving. It measures how fast your car is traveling and displays that information via a needle and...
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Oil and battery light keeps coming on
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...