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Hello there, many faults will cause your 2006 Chevy Impala to have a lack of power. Without knowing what parts were replaced or the codes that the car had I am only able to provide a general answer. The most...

While all four doors have windows that can be rolled up or down with the touch of a button, you might want to disable that function at certain times. For instance, if you have a child in the back seat...

It is possible that you could have a loose leaf spring shackle causing this noise. If the truck does not have leaf springs on the axle does possible that it has an arm that acts as a control arm that...

If you hear the steering wheel squeaking when you turn it, there is a possibility that something inside the steering column has come loose or is broken. The air bag clock spring is a common cause for a noise in...

Hello. Most of the time this is caused by an issue with the timing chain or chain tensioners. The front of the engine would need to be disassembled in order to locate where the noise is coming from. Most of...

This may be a sign of worn out or failing wheel bearings. When this happens, this can cause a vibration usually opposite the defective side. When this happens, commonly this is a result of metal on metal contact inside the...

Hello. There are a lot of possible causes of this on your vehicle. If this occurred right after the oil cap was left off then it is possible that the engine oil level was low and caused some damage or...

It is possible that your shift lock solenoid may have failed. I would recommend having it tested by a qualified professional to determine if it is functioning properly. Consider YourMechanic as this can be done at your home or office....

Be sure the parking brake is not engaged or perhaps stuck. Other causes of no movement in drive are large vacuum leaks, low fuel pressure, throttle body failures, and failure of key engine sensors. There may be stored diagnostic trouble...

Hello and thanks for your question. On your shifter there is a screw on the base that controls the looseness of the shifter. Remove the carpet around the base of the shifter and you will see the screw. Tighten the...

I would first refer to the unit LED Diagnostics and Troubleshooting in the installation instructions because it first has to be determined if there is a problem with the install (wiring issues, connections) or configuration. Also, you want to check...

This code could be caused by the EGR valve, the EGR valve position sensor, a wiring or connector issue, or even a problem with the PCM. P0405 is set when the PCM sees a voltage reading below .35 volts. So,...

Hi there. When a car is hard to start like you've indicated, it is typically due to either a fuel system malfunction or an ignition system component failure. Some of the more likely sources would include a crankshaft position sensor,...

A "blown engine" is a generic term for major engine damage. There is not a single fix for all "blown engines". With that being said, your vehicle needs to be inspected further to see if the engine is actually repairable...

Hello and thank you for your question. Perform a fuel pressure test. Even though the fuel is pulsing out of the injectors with the engine cranking the fuel pressure could be too low. The system must have a minimum of...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The main problem which needs your focus is the charging issue. The EPS light for your electronic power steering is being caused due to the lack of power available. This is also why it...

Hello - the camshaft position sensor is located on the drive-side end of the top of the engine on your vehicle. It is a round black plastic housing - golf-ball size - attached to the engine with one bolt, and...

The headlights on this vehicle are controlled by a multiplex integrated control unit (MICU) located under the left side of the dash on fuse panel. The MICU contains all the headlight controls inside as an assembly and the low beam...

Hello there, many different things that can cause the transmission to shift hard. The most common causes include: low fluid level, shift solenoids, torque converter, or the transmission linkage. If you decide to get this fixed, consider enlisting a qualified...

Hello - the P0052 code is for a failing heater circuit on the oxygen sensor before the catalytic converter on cylinder Bank 2. The heater circuit allows the O2 sensor, which helps regulate fuel mixture, and thereby how well or...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. The vehicle's call lists are only available when the phone is linked to the vehicle, so make sure you phone is within blue tooth range. Secondly the "call history" is often labeled as...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are two types of "speed sensors" on the vehicle. Regardless of which one you are referring to, the answer is yes. The transmission speed sensors are the same for both automatic and manual...

Your parking brakes may have seized. Try to jack up a back wheel and see if it can be turned to see if the brakes seized? If it did then you will need to have the parking brake cable and...

Hello. Codes P0456 and P0131 can come up from a serious exhaust leak. From what you are explaining, it sounds like this is the issue. The exhaust leak will need to be located and repaired before further testing. If there...