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How do you operate the High Beams?
Your car has both high and low beam headlights. You’ll generally use your Low Beams for the most part, particularly if you’re driving in an area where there are street lights, but you can use the High Beams in rural...
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ABS/CV axle problems after installing new axles.
Hi there. The hubs to the vehicle are designed with the harness in the middle of them for the ABS sensors. You may have installed the wrong CV axles. The replacement CV axles for the vehicle are a different design...
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Humming noise at the front end of the car
This sounds to me like the exhaust catalyst may be vibrating or it may be the exhaust hitting the frame due to broken motor mounts. The suspension should not be making any humming noise if the engine is at fault....
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Is 182K miles on 08 Jeep Commander with hemi a problem to worry? (a lot of highway-30K/year for 5 years.)
Hi there. The hemi engines are designed to run for about 300K miles before needing any rebuilding. If the engine is running strong and has no problems, then I would not worry about the engine. I would, however, check the...
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Rough when accelerating sluggish
Hello. One of the first things that I recommend checking is the fuel pressure. Have a technician check the fuel pressure on the vehicle to ensure it receives the proper amount of fuel as the the gas pedal is depressed....
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Engine loses power, shuts off
Hello there, losing power in this manner is not usual for the BMW 535i. The fuel pump warning light on your vehicle comes on when the computer detects lower than normal fuel pressures. Many different faults can cause this low...
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Car title delays
I don't believe you can sell the car without the title. You may be able to get assistance from a special power of attorney for the buyer in order to sign the title for you once they receive it. If...
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Audi A4 '08 is jerking and check engine light flashes upon acceleration, any idea what could be happening?
This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed...
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Very loud pop when turning sharp left leaking transmission or power steering fluid where steering column meet rack
Hi there. If everything else has already been installed from the donor vehicle then it sounds like the high pressure hose is all that you need to install. The hardest part of doing this is the routing. One thing you...
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My car just started making a loud noise last night when I push the gas and I can feel it under my feet. Is it a muffler problem?
You should have the exhaust system checked since you just had work done recently something in the repairs done may have come loose. Look under vehicle first to see if anything is hanging down so you cannot drive it. If...
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How do you replace the battery in the remote transmitter?
Your car’s remote gives you the ability to lock and unlock the doors from a distance, as well as open the trunk without using the key or the trunk release latch. However, the battery in your remote will eventually die...
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will not start - 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Hello. Typically when you have power but nothing else turning over it is a starter issue. You can try tapping the starter while you turn the key. If the starter turns over but won't start, you may have a fuel...
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Check Engine Light is on - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
If you have codes to a sensor, it does not always mean the sensor is bad. There may be wiring or connector problems causing erratic or incorrect sensor input to the computer. The code stored in a computer is only...
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Vehicle Not Starting/Turning Over
Hi there. Regardless of what is failing in the starting circuit, with proper diagnoses, the problem should not run thousands of dollars to repair. It could be, as simple as, a faulty starter relay. The difficult part is, the problem...
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Car vibrates when in park.
The cause of such vibration is either engine related (fuel, ignition, air induction, uneven compression, harmonic balancer defects) or the cause could be motor mount related. To check for motor-mount problems, you can try shifting from "neutral" to "drive" and...
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Trouble codes p0746 p0826 p0868. Does this require a new transmission or what other options are there? 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 cvt
Based on your description, it does sound like the transmission has failed. It is possible that it could be overhauled but this is often more expensive than just replacing.
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Will a supercharger blow my motor?
Hello There! A supercharger can be a great horsepower addition, however some things to keep in mind are things like fuel octane requirements, cooling issues and fueling and timing corrections. As you know, when adding a supercharger, you are creating...
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24 or 50 oz imbalance in a ford 302 with a 1980 block and harmonic bal #E1TE-B4aA ?
The balancer number you provided is from model year 1981 and thus is a 50 ounce balancer. The only way to determine the model year of the crankshaft, and thus whether the current 50 ounce balancer is the correct one...
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Large water leak causing electrical problems & multiple other issues
Hello there. It sounds like you have a few different malfunctions going on. The most serious would be the leak from the sunroof. The most likely cause is the sunroof seal or a failed sunroof assembly. With this leak continuing,...
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will not drive in right gear only in neutral will it move.
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1999 Honda Accord to only move forward in neutral. The most likely fault is the shift linkage is faulty or worn shift linkage bushings. A qualified technician such as one from YourMechanic...
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I just got my thermostat housing replaced but the check engine light is still on
You should first check to see if the receipt for the oil chance shows the oil that was put into the engine when it was changed. If the oil put on receipt does not match the required oil for the...
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How much would it cost to replace a head gasket in a ford e-150 ecoline wagon
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, replacing a head gasket is not a service that our mobile mechanics can offer - as it requires more equipment and time to complete than our mobile services can provide. Your best...
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What causes poor fuel usage, loss of power, rough idle, check engine light, and now a weird whistling noise? We have replaced the
Hi there. It is very possible that the ECU is the source of all of these issues. If you recently replaced the ECU, but it was not reset or programmed by a Saturn dealership, it's likely the reason for all...
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Is it safe to drive with a misfiring cylinder?
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your Jeep Wrangler. I would recommend getting it checked before going away on your trip. The misfire code may be a problem with the variable valve system or the ignition system. With this...