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Hi there. The track assembly on your Jeep may have something binding the track. If the motor is turning but just not moving the seat, then the power seat motor gear is bad and the whole power seat assembly would...

Hi there: Based on your question and the information listed, it's possible that you've got an exposed wire somewhere in your vehicle that is causing a short with your door locking mechanism. Sometimes this issue is caused by a faulty...

Hi there. The CV shaft that has a CV boot broken can cause a shutter or shaking vibration throughout the vehicle. This is when the grease has gone completely out of the CV shaft and make the ball bearings begin...

The swap is possible but it is impractical especially if you intend to register the vehicle for use on public roads. The alteration in weight will require suspension/alignment modifications that will have to be engineered. Even prior to doing this...

Hi there. Knocking noise from the engine is not good. Assuming, it is the engine knocking. A heavy consistent knock could be a connecting rod. A hollow knock (louder cold and quieter warm) could be a piston. Metal contamination in...

If you are referring to the height of the vehicle being off, just jounce the vehicle and it will settle at ride height. None of the suspension was removed so mis-positioning of control arm bushings would not apply. However, if...

Since you seem to get some temporary action by messing with the fuses, the problem may lie in the power distribution box. Underneath the fuse panel is a network of connections, some of which may overheat in an older car....

Hi there. There is a parasitic draw that is making your battery go dead. First, charge up the battery to the maximum voltage that it will go to, ie: 12.4 volts to 12.6 volts. Anything under 12.4 volts, then the...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of issues. It may be possible that the vehicle has suffered a component failure, perhaps at the fuel or ignition systems, which is setting off the light...

The EPS (Electronic Power Steering) light flashing indicates that you may have a power steering malfunction. This light normally comes on for a brief moment when the car is first started and then should turn off. When this happens you...

Hi there: In general, when you experience a loss of engine power in a 2008 Ford Turbo Diesel pick-up, it's a sign of two potential problems. First and most common is that the fuel or ignition system is damaged, faulty...

The black/yellow wire is the ignition wire, which goes to a small stud on the starter. The large red cables come from the battery and power distribution box. They go to the large stud on the starter. The black/green wire...

Your engine requires 0w20 oil. You should always follow the recommended oil that is printed on the oil cap of the engine and in the owner's operator manual.

Since you did not use the parking brake we can rule it out. If just before you drove in the drive you hit a lot of snow that packed into the wheel it may of packed to the point of...

Fault codes need to be read out of the SRS system to determine the cause of the Air Bag Light being illuminated. One common cause could be a faulty seat occupancy sensor. These are used to determine the firing logic...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. I suggest that you have a technician test a power and ground going to the air ride relay and pump. Some particular make and model have experienced corrosion on...

The leak detection pump is part of your car's evaporative emissions control system. The pump assembly is attached to the vehicle's vapor canister. To replace it you have to remove the retaining bolts and the 2 wire electrical connector to...

Hi Pedro, This is a difficult question to answer because I am unable to determine the condition of your particular car. Generally speaking, a well maintained car that is operating properly should have absolutely no problem completing a 5 hour...

To replace the Low Beam headlight bulb on the Driver Side of the vehicle, you'll need the following tools: a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench, a pair of needle nose pliers and a flathead screwdriver. To replace...

There are fog lights on your truck. These fog lights make it easier to see when there is fog in front of you. To turn the fog lights on. Turn the Headlamp Control knob to the parking light position,...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty fuel pump that may have been damaged as a result of running it out of fuel. As you may know, today's fuel pumps require the fuel to keep them cool...

Always loosen the fan in the same direction it turns. You may need to have the holder and large wrench. You may need to shock the fan to the left while holding the fan pulley. I usually leave the belt...

Hi! The code P0011 is generally tied into a vehicles variable valve timing system. The vehicle you have listed, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with a 4.0L inline 6 motor, did not come with variable valve timing. Being a camshaft reference...

You can use a booster to jump the small battery on the Prius but it does require specific training to do it correctly. You should either get a Prius service manual or have a Prius trained mechanic show you the...

The inertia fuel pump cut-off switch should be located under the hood on or near the passenger side inner fender. If you think the switch might have tripped, push down in the center of the rubber that waterproofs the switch....