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Yes a MAP sensor can cause this problem. The sensor controls how much load is on the engine and will cause the rich running condition. I have never known one that can be cleaned and fix the problem. I recommend...

You would need to open the hood and locate the back of the lights. Then with using a large pair of needle nose pliers, turn the lights counter clockwise and the lock to the bulbs will come off. Then pull...

You are correct there are more ground locations. The problem is you may have a hundred or more ground locations on this vehicle and would need a wiring diagram to show all of them to you. If you are having...

Hi there. The lines that attach to the radiator are either connected by a threaded pipe fitting or a compression type pipe fitting. The compression type fitting will need to be pushed in before removing the line. If you need...

If you mean the actual temperature of a halogen headlight bulb, it’s approximately 300C (572F) according to lighting experts at HELLA Automotive. However, you may be referring to the more commonly used color temperature ratings used to express the color...

You can hire a technician to look over the vehicle and remove the splash panels to see if water leaked through and came into contact with the vehicles electronic equipment just to be sure. Have the same technician inspect the...

If it got that after you did the tires it could be that they didn't balance them right. I had a big peeve happen to me about six months ago. I got new tires for my wife at a NTW...

Hi there. From your description of the transmission slipping when warm, leads me to believe, the transmission fluid is not low. The vehicle's computer is, apparently, recognizing the fault and turns the Check Engine Light on. Accessing the codes stored...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The "MAINT REQD" on the dash means that it is time to do an oil change. The light is on a timer of 4500 miles. This light will start to flash and then...

Hi - yes, for whatever reasons, the stock coil packs use steel contacts instead of brass. I would replace the stock coil with an aftermarket coil that uses brass contacts. Before purchasing, I would recommend a pre-purchase vehicle inspection by...

If the fluid leak is from the transmission oil pan, the leak will be resolved once the transmission fluid and filter is changed. In practice, when the oil pan is re-installed after draining the fluid, a proper pan to transmission...

The dryer is bolted to the left side of the condenser as you face the front of the vehicle. It is a relatively long tube and small in diameter. On these systems you have to be sure that you thoroughly...

when you say the engine is blown there are different levels of a blown engine. If your engine is seized then it cannot be jumped since the engine will not turn. If you have a blown head gasket and engine...

Hello! Unfortunately, you are not able to upload photos. It sounds like your oil leak may be coming from the valve cover gasket not properly sealing. This can happen for a variety of reasons and is usually a fairly simple...

The wet weather was a good hint toward an ignition misfire. The water will make the spark plugs and wires too short to ground. You would most likely be able to hear a snapping noise from the plug wires in...

The safety belt reminder lights are a key safety feature. They illuminate when either the driver or the front passenger does not have their seat belt securely fastened. There are two separate safety belt reminder lights, so that you know...

As you may know, your car has a fuel sending unit inside the fuel tank that operates on a float system. This monitors the level of the fuel in the tank using a float that relays these levels back to...

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The model year 1996 transmission will work in your 1997 vehicle but not the 1995. For a 1997 Accord, you can ONLY use transmission IDs B0YA Trans.; TAG: 20021-P0Z-010. No other transmission will work and there is no work around...

All the Ford Focus gasoline engines have an electric fuel pump in the fuel tank and were never equipped to have a mechanical fuel pump since fuel injection systems have been used. You should be aware of any vehicle with...

You should be able to go into the settings and set it to disable. If you cannot find the settings menu then look in the owners manual to follow the deactivate settings.

It sounds like your transmission may be slipping. When engine RPMs increase, but vehicle speed does not, that's a good indication of transmission slippage. The engine will sound louder when this happens because it's racing. Your vehicle has what's referred...

SeaFoam is implicated in anecdotal reports (i.e., unverified, episodic; non-controlled circumstances) of engine/component damage. Like virtually all OEM vehicle manufacturers, Toyota does NOT recommend Sea Foam, or ANY other aftermarket treatments or "additives" like it for use in fuel or...

Hi there - yes, something is going on here that's draining your battery. Perhaps the pressure of the engine wash dislodged wiring which has shorted, or there was a chemical reaction to the cleaning solution that caused electrical damage in...

The small push button for the trunk may be defective and will cause the trunk to open by itself if the key is near enough to cause the passive trunk to release and open the trunk. The defective button is...