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You may need to check your air cleaner or intake tube for loose or cracked tubes, or the air filter housing might not be seated correctly. Try to duplicate the noise by manual operation of the throttle while you have...

If your Accord is equipped with a moon roof, opening it can provide fresh air, as well as light. Just follow these quick steps: Turn the key to on. Locate the switch on the ceiling. Push the center to...

Stalling when the car is put in gear could be due to a faulty MAP sensor but there are other causes. If the engine is stalling randomly while driving, the possible causes are a fault in the electrical system such...

There are at least 4 replaceable mounts on this vehicle covering the engine and transmission. The part numbers vary depending on whether you have a manual or automatic transmission. If you are replacing motor mounts the preferred parts source is...

Hello. If there is a problem with the variable valve timeing, VTEC, or with the oil pressure, then the vehicle will definitely act this way. The oil leak needs to be found first. It should not be hard since it...

The door handles on most of the cars and trucks built in the last 8 to 10 years have plastic inside and outside door handles. For some reason, the plastic does not hold up very well after 3 or 4...

The flashing check engine light signifies misfiring and the engine fault(s) causing the misfiring are probably related to the loss of power you are describing. Misfiring is potentially very damaging and so you should drive at a lower speed to...

Hi there: Sometimes the best way to diagnose a problem is to review the timeline of events. First, if your check engine light was triggered by an P-0125 OBD-II code, the issue may be a faulty ECT sensor. P0125 is...

When the compass displays CAL is due to the system lost GPS signal. Try driving the vehicle in an open area and then in a parking lot drive in circles for about 3 times and see if the CAL changes...

This vehicle engine has a manual throttle cable and cannot accelerate by itself. You may have a faulty idle air control valve that can cause a high idle but is limited to only about 1250 rpm. I would recommend having...

The control circuit for the fans needs to be checked. For example, there is usually a condenser fan relay in the A/C electrical controls. There could be a fault with that relay and/or wiring problems, perhaps even just a loose...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. This is caused by an internal reverse band or servo actuator failing. You will need to have the transmission pressure tested to see if the reverse servo is being...

by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft position sensor, spark plugs, spark...

The fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter is mounted on top of the fuel tank pump mounted in the fuel tank. It is recommended to be replaced anytime the fuel pump is replaced.

Hi, I have ran across this many times on this vehicle. The most common cause of this is a bad connection at the wiper motor. There is a common issue with the terminals either coming loose or melting causing a...

When I looked up the parts, the struts should be the same on both sides. When installing the struts, you need to make sure the top mount is in the same position as the removed one before you try and...

The anti-theft system cannot be bypassed. If it could everyone would want to do it. You would need to have the system repaired and programmed to enable the system again.

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,...

Hi K.P. Thanks for writing in tonight about your Nissan Altima. The service warning light is illuminated anytime routine or scheduled maintenance is due. Although having oil changes done on a normal basis is the most common service, other services...

It sounds like you may have to replace the clutch. Clutches can fail in a number of different ways and exhibit a multitude of symptoms. Most people are acquainted with clutches that slip from simple wear, but it sounds like...

The best recommendation I can given the circumstance is to take the vehicle to another place and have it diagnosed by a second qualified professional. This way you can have to Diagnostics to compare to see what matches up. If...

If the car is overheating and the coolant is disappearing right away without showing a puddle on the ground, there is probably some kind of engine damage like a blown head gasket. If it takes a little time to overheat,...

It is possible that the spark plugs were not correct that were installed in your vehicle and not could be causing the spark to be insufficient. I would recommend confirming that you installed the correct part number spark plug on...

Hi there. What you're describing is a pretty complex repair and hard to explain over an email. It's probably best for you to purchase a service and repair manual for your 2006 Kia Sedona or have a professional mechanic come...