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Sound in front of car like rock hiting it
Hello. The low coolant light is typically caused by the level sensor going bad. This is assuming that the car is not losing any coolant. If the car is losing coolant, then the system needs to be pressure tested to...
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I did a diagnostics test and the code was P0562. The fan stays on, what can I check to fix the problem?
Hello. P0562 is the trouble code for low system voltage. If the computer detects that the overall electrical system's voltage is low, it will set off the Check Engine Light to notify the driver of the issue. The most common...
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My car gas pedal seems stuck when pressing on it while in park or drive 1994 Honda Accord
Hi there - I believe the throttle body on your engine is worn out, specifically the throttle sensor portion of the unit (internal component). It needs to be replaced. I recommend a throttle body inspection performed by a mobile, professional...
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Car won't go in drive or reverse what do i do
The first thing to check is to see if the shift cable is not broken or has a bad grommet end connector. Go to the shift linkage at the transmission first to see if cable is connected. If it is...
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Fuel pump start working and makes noise with the engine switched off
Hi there: Every time you turn on the ignition of your car, you activate the fuel pump relay. This device sends an electric current to the fuel pump. Upon receiving this current, the fuel pump sends gasoline to the engine...
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Need to know how many cylinders a 2006 ford fusion has.
They have both. You can get a 2006 Ford Fusion equipped with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine.
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I'm having problems with code po740
Hi there. In order to be able to give you more exact information I would need to know whether or not the vehicle is equipped with the CVT transmission. It sounds like you have the regular transmission in your vehicle....
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My BMW can't go over 5 mph
Your car has an electronic throttle motor, which opens the throttle when you step on the accelerator. It's possible that the throttle is not activating with the pedal. A problem like that should be accompanied by a check engine or...
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Using a lot of oil, no leaks under car
Thinking your car may be burning oil is never a fun thing to experience. Our first step in resolving this concern is to investigate exactly where the missing oil is disappearing. This should start with asking your nearest Toyota dealer...
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Blinking Check Engine Light
As you may know, the Check Engine Light can come on for many different reasons, including for the ignition coils being faulty. Many times, when there are no visible signs or obvious symptoms of the car running poorly, it requires...
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When should I change my transmission fluid after 100000 miles?
Generally, Ford recommends that the transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 miles, however this is a bit conservative and many transmissions can go much longer in between fluid changes. This is a very heavily debated topic and depends largely on...
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I hear a clunk when putting my 2003 Honda Accord LX in reverse and drive
It sounds like your vehicle may be a bit low on transmission fluid or you may potentially have a bad transmission control solenoid. As you know, the transmission works on hydraulic pressure built up from the fluid inside and uses...
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Overheat but gauge is not on H
You did not mention the thermostat being replaced. If you did not replace it, then it may be sticking or not opening. The next thing to check is to see if the fans are coming on before the temperature gets...
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I scanned my mercedes ML 250 CDI 4Matic W166 with icarsoft MB 2 scanner. Its showing trouble code U144f00. What does it mean ?
The fault being reported is within a Controller Area Network (CAN) function (wiring or device) but the code itself is generic. According to MB, the particular scanner that you are using will have an accompanying description of the code as...
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The emergency brake activates itself, doesn’t feel safe
Talk to your dealer to check if your vehicle qualifies for recall RC-R01-15 to reprogram your transmission and engine control modules. Since your parking brake is electronic, it may be fixed with this recall. The dealer will verify your vehicle...
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Steering shaft problem - 1996 Chevrolet K1500
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Either you have gotten a steering column for a different year or model of Chevrolet truck, or the steering column was modified for another vehicle. You can change the shaft to match the vehicle...
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Car engine races intermittently and at start.
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My 2002 jeep grand Cherokee keeps running hot. I replaced the water pump, thermostat, relay for fan,tempature sensor and the radia
Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level, a faulty thermostat, a plugged radiator,...
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How do you use the overhead console?
If your car is equipped with an overhead console or storage compartment, you’ll find that it offers you the ability to store away small items out of sight for easy access. It’s designed to hold things about the size of...
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Battery light on and vehicle died while driving
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. First thing to do is get the new battery checked and new alternator checked. In my years as a mechanic, there has been multiple times when I have installed a new out-of-the-box item...
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Timing Chain/Phasers Replacement on a 2005 F150 5.4
Hi there. I believe it would be a very good idea to have the guides replaced at the same time; especially if the mechanic completing this work will not charge a lot of additional labor to complete the service. Anytime...
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I have a kia sportage truck and my gear shift wont move out if park what is the problem
You should check to see if your brake lights are working? If not then check stop fuse and brake light switch. If brake lights work then you will need to have shift interlock solenoid checked for getting power.
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My truck was getting codes of P0300 & P0420 & P0430. My truck can't go over 40/45MPH without jerking 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hello - the first task is to check problem codes to see if the P0300 (misfire) code is still present, or others. If so - which seems to be what your description indicates - you may have ignition coil, crankshaft/camshaft...
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How do I reset the trip the odometer to zero in my 2016 Chevrolet Impala
Hi there. Your Impala will still have the button reset on the instrument cluster. It is not easy to see unless you are looking for it. Once you find it you can toggle through until you find the trip setting...
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ABS and brake light are on.
Anytime the red brake light comes on it means one of two things: a fault in the hydraulic system or a problem with the parking brake. Being that the abs light is on also that would suggest codes for the...