At minimum you will need the following tools: a good ratchet, 10mm socket, 12mm socket, 14mm socket, long pliers for the hose clamps, a coolant drain bucket, another container to securely transport the old coolant to an appropriate waste facility....
The code has to do with the thermostat not performing as specified, or the temperature sensor is not working correctly. You could first replace the thermostat, since it is the most common cause, and see if the code returns. If...
Hello there. If the vehicle will crank, but will not ignite, the issue will be related to either an ignition or fuel system component. In most cases, when it stops starting all of the sudden, it's due to an ignition...
The problem you are having is not a common problem and the actual part that broke would need to be known. Is the latch broken or is one of the hinges broken? My recommendation is to have a technician check...
P0301 is a misfire in number one cylinder. I believe you are already aware of this. A common problem on these is the injector assembly. I would do everything below before I condemn it. If I were there in person,...
Usually the symptom you're describing is related to brake pads that are worn out and are grinding on the rotor. With 31,000 miles on your Challenger, this may be the source of your problem as front OEM brake pads tend...
Hi there. Well, to be honest, the biggest reason why these intakes are famous for failing is due to consumers pushing the edge on overheating issues. Although the plastic (polymer) intake tends to be susceptible to causing head gasket damage,...
This is a question that could only be answered after an inspection is done to see if the leak is an active heavy leak that may leak out all the oil before getting to where you have to go. The...
Hello - it would be useful to know what the "successful" dealer did that improved the hard starting problem. These problems may or may not be related. What is the behavior when it shuts off? Can you start it right...
Hi there. This code is set when the PCM detects a fault in ignition coil #1. There are 6 coils in your vehicle. The problem may be the coil itself or it may be a wiring issue. Diagnostic information along...
I suggest you request an electrical diagnostic. Note that the control of some of these circuits is effected by switching of the ground side of the circuit (if so, each coil would have a separately wired ground) so the diagnostic...
What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...
I'm not sure what side you are having trouble with (the wheel side or transmission side), so I'll go over both. Make sure the car is jacked up and supported by the body so the suspension hangs down. Remove the...
Your Dakota should have both a mechanical fan with a clutch, and an electric fan. The mechanical fan is the main cooling fan, and the electric fan is designed to come on to supplement the mechanical fan, only if it's...
Hi Scott. Thanks for contacting us today. Any time a serpentine belt is replaced, it's recommended to replace the pulley and tensioner at the same time. Older tensioners and pulleys will create more heat when they are older and can...
Hi there. When the fuel pump will only run for a few seconds, it's typically caused by an electrical short or failure with the fuel pump relay. This situation can also occur if there is an obstruction of debris in...
Checking the coolant level is an important part of general maintenance and should be done roughly once per month or so. It’s not hard to do, and here are the steps to follow: Make sure the engine is cold....
Hello. If there is no misfire on the highway then you more than likely either have a vacuum leak that is causing this or more commonly a valve seat that is failing. I usually do a compression test first. This...
Hello. I suspect the heater control valve is the culprit here. Most likely only opening partially. By only being partially open, it allows more hot water to circulate when the engine load and RPM are higher, as when you accelerate,...
The thing to look at is this is a full size truck with a small V6 engine size. This engine would have worked harder than a larger V8 engine would have. This does not mean the engine is bad but...
Torque steer is very common in front wheel drive vehicles, generally due to the unequal length of the half-shafts. However, If the vehicle is equipped with electric power steering, this condition could be considered “normal.” If the steering angle sensor...
Hi. These vehicles are well known for having problems with the ignition lock cylinder and key. Both have a tendency to wear out, which will prevent the key from turning. There is the off chance, however, that the steering wheel...
I would recommend having your wheel balance checked. Often times vibrations, such as those you are experiencing on your Lincoln MKZ, can occur while driving if the wheel balance of any of the wheels is out of specification by more...
You've only got 40,000 miles on it and it's 2005--it's old. So, I'd say change the fluid and filter and use the factory fluid. Because the most common problem on those cars are bad transmissions, you don't want to chance...
Either the air conditioning compressor or clutch has failed. Most of the time the clutch fails and locks to the compressor housing causing the compressor to not turn. If the air conditioning was off when the belt seized, then the...
