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Hi there. It could be your distributor or another ignition system component such as a crankshaft or cam position sensor, faulty spark plugs or a bad coil. It's also possible that your ignition relay is damaged, if you're able to...

Hi there: What you're describing is not a normal situation. Although changing the spark plugs and O2 sensor tend to fix this type of issue, it could also be caused by dirty fuel filter, clogged fuel injector lines, or another...

Hi there. It is possible to only install the throttle position sensor on a 2007 Ford F150. The problem typically comes with programming it with a different throttle body; which is why the auto parts store recommended the throttle body...

Many newer vehicles are equipped with covers on the bottom of the vehicle that are bolted on by several bolts. If any of these bolts have been removed this can cause part of the cover to become loose. If air...

If the missing spots are within the area that is actually swept by the moving wiper blades, that means the spring tension on the arm is inadequate. Sometimes the spring that provides the tension will get rusty and sometimes the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Conversion kits for the headlights can be purchased and installed. It involves hooking up a photocell to indicate to the switch when there is a need for headlights. From there you have to replace...

When you pair a cell phone with HandsFreeLink, your phonebook and call history information will be automatically imported into the system.

Hi there. Most professional digital scanners are made with software that allows use for the country of origin of a vehicle as to where it's registered. Puerto Rico vehicle's can be tricky to download the data, but it's not impossible....

This is a common question. We often want to assign an event like parking our car or filling our fuel tank to a specific failure. More often times than not, this is just a coincidence. My response to such a...

The front passenger air bag will automatically turn itself off if there is no occupant in the front passenger seat. If the system detects no weight in the seat, the air bag will not be active, and the passenger air...

Hello, high idle can be represented by many conditions. A heater core would not cause this unless you have a coolant leak and the core was leaking. There are tests that can be performed to test a water pump (coolant...

Hi. The rear wheel cylinders should be interchangeable with the front wheel cylinders. The drum set in the rear should be exactly the same as the front. If you are unsure then remove a wheel cylinder from the front and...

Hello, Many of today’s engines are equipped to run on E85 fuel which is a high ethanol content fuel. The vehicle’s engine control module measures the amount of ethanol in the gasoline and adjusts the air/fuel mixture ratio on the...

If it doesn't feel like it is going in correctly, or if you suspect that the line doesn't fit, the right thing to do is to back off and find out why. By jamming it on in you might have...

Hi there: In most cases, when the wheel bearings go bad, they begin to make the grinding noise on turns, and is progressive as speed increases. This might be an issue with an inner axle (if you're Blazer if 4WD)...

I would inspect the area around the air filter for loose connections on the clamps or hoses. It is common for a lube center to leave something loose or not connected all the way. If the RPMs are not raising...

Hello. You may just need to get a new key for the vehicle. If the computer is no longer recognizing the key then this will occur. I would first have the vehicles battery load tested. If the battery is failing...

Hi Kendell. Thanks for contacting us today. Although driving through standing water can cause a "hydro lock" situation, it many cases, the issue is actually due to electrical harnesses and sensors that are simply too wet to supply power to...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator which may be causing the battery light to come on. If the voltage in the car is weak and it is not...

Greases are viscous semi-solids and are not used in engines or transmissions. Consequently, no grease is leaking from your engine or transmission. The greases that are used in vehicles are found in suspension joints and CV axles and those do...

Your car is equipped with an autolock/autounlock feature that’s designed to help keep you and your passengers safe while on the road, but also to make it easier to get out of the car when you park. Here’s how it...

The factory brake pads do have a noisemaker tab that scrapes the brake rotor when the brake pads reach replacement thickness. It's pretty loud, so if you just have a mild squeaking that might be something else. At 80 K...

Hello - there are several possibilities here for this "no-start" problem, but they will have different symptoms. If you are getting no spark at the plugs, that could indicate a failed or incorrectly-installed crankshaft position sensor. If you get spark...

Hi there. The noise you are hearing could be the torque converter (automatic) or clutch (manual). The part could be loose or have a balance issue causing the part to move around and make some sort of noise. If the...