Hi there: It is very possible that the issues you're experiencing are cause by a faulty main relay issue on your 2003 Mercury Sable. However, it could be other issues ranging from your alternator to simple wiring or a...
Hello, thank you for writing in. To start, the generator is the alternator. It generates the power supply for the vehicle based off the vehicle's engine performance. There are several ways to approach the repair. You may remove the starter...
If the fuel pump is not "whirring" momentarily when you turn the key "on", either the pump is not receiving power or it's non-functional. You might try probing the fuel pump harness for 12 volts at moment key is turned...
Hi There, A number of things may cause the oxygen sensor to provide a false reading, causing it to appear to be faulty. As you may know the oxygen sensors which are part of your emissions system read exhaust gases...
Hello there, a variety of failures will cause your 2004 Ford Crown Victoria to have a drive belt and pulley fall off. The steering will become difficult when the drive belt comes off the engine as the power steering pump...
Hi Ian. Thanks for contacting us today. I might be mistaken, but I believe the fuel pump relay is located behind the radio of the vehicle, near the primary fuse panel on the F-350 Super Duty. To locate and remove...
Hi there. First check the ECM (computer) for any codes that could be store as the check engine light came on. Before blaming any location for the vehicle's running condition, check to see what codes are stored to have a...
This engine has had many technical bulletins for stalling or idling rough and most called for the engine control module (ECM) to be reprogrammed. I recommend having the engine scanned to check for any codes, the engine checked for...
Although I have seen the gearboxes leak in the field, the more common place they tend to leak is the power steering lines themselves, and occasionally from the pumps. I would start by cleaning off all the surfaced of the...
Two possibilities are worn CV axle joints and engine noise, particularly from the valve train. If you hear valve train clicking at idle, and the clicking at idle is similar to what you hear when accelerating, it is more likely...
If the oil pan is blocked by other components of the vehicle that are preventing it from being removed, this can be resolved in a few different ways. The engine could be removed and the oil pan replaced very easily...
While you can program up to three personal access codes for your car, there may come a time that you need to delete those codes. This could be for any number of reasons, from selling the car to removing the...
The trip odometer display typically allows you to track an A or B trip on a 2015 Dodge Avenger. If you've referred to your owner manual and followed the instructions for resetting the trip odometer, and it's not working, it's...
If jump starting the car works, I would suspect the alternator is no longer charging and probably needs replacement. A mechanic should fully charge your battery before testing it and if the battery passes, get the alternator tested. I wouldn't...
Unfortunately, there can be a few different reasons as to why your turn signals are not working on your Ford Ranger. The most common reason to inspect first is the fuse box. You will want to look for any fuses...
There are various number of issues that would cause problems with adding fuel to your Wrangler. To help with this issue, Jeep has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 14-001-09 dated 09/01/2009, which outlines several steps to determine the fueling...
Hi there. With newer vehicles, the typical 'tune-up' has changed quite a bit due to the evolving maintenance services needing to be completed. In general, today's tune-ups are based on the vehicle mileage. To learn what services are recommended for...
On some earlier years of Chevy they used to have the A/C compressor to come on when you are turning off the engine to help the prevent the engine from suffering from excessive after-run conditions that the engine will continue...
There are flat "extensions" that attach to wrenches which are used to get into tight spots. Once a socket is attached to the extension, the socket hardly protrudes at all. You probably need one of those. An additional issue is...
Two things come to mind. It could be that your steering lock has malfunctioned, in which case the steering wheel will feel very rigid, or it might be that the power steering is not working, in which case the steering...
Hi Kelly. Thanks for contacting us today. If these symptoms began after filling up the fuel tank, it's quite possible that an EVAP system component is malfunctioning. The EVAP system is designed to remove harmful gas vapors from the fuel...
When you buy a new battery, it has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long and may start with a lower voltage. When you start the vehicle and test the battery while the engine is running,...
Hello there, many faults will cause the drive belt on your 2007 Dodge Durango to fall off. In many cases the belt comes off from either a seized pulley, or a pulley that is walking. If your harmonic balancer pulley...
