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Headlights coming on and draining battery
It sounds like there could be a short in the wiring that controls your automatic headlight system. When the automatic light system is selected the vehicle uses a ambient light sensor usually located on the dash to detect how much ambient...
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Tires wear fast and don’t wear evenly
When it come tire wear there are many things that can cause tire wear to seem excessive. First you stated that you had the alignment done. There was a rear camber angle specification change for the rear of your CRV...
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PO300 Code. Cause of misfire
Exhaust leaks are not typically a cause of misfiring. However, intake manifold leaks can cause misfiring. Random misfiring (P0300) has lots of potential causes so you just have to perform a methodical diagnostic. Among the possible causes are faulty spark...
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Sunroof not closing.
If you have the manual crank handle then the sunroof could be manually closed. See owners manual for procedures. The sunroofs have had many issues from switches to complete assemblies needing replaced. This requires a qualified mechanic to repair these...
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If my check engine light comes on, does it limit my cars power. My codes says it’s my fuel pressure regulator
There are hundreds of individual OBD-II trouble codes any one of which can cause illumination of the check engine light. The vast majority of the codes do not reflect, or refer to, conditions that cause marked loss of vehicle power....
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Ticking noise from passenger side
Hello, I'm sure the dealership heard the noise however it is a normal noise from a Chrysler Hemi engine. This noise is most likely a lifter rattle or noise where a lifter spring is sticking closed and rattling in its...
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MAP sensor reading a higher voltage than it should.
The diagram in the Service Manual depicts the relationship between the voltage output of the sensor and absolute pressure, not gauge pressure as measured with a vacuum pump. To obtain the value of absolute pressure to use in that diagram...
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My car bounce under 20 mph and then over 20 mph the steering wheel pulls to the left and car starts to shake after 65 mph
Hi Erick. Thanks for contacting us today. This is a very odd situation you're experiencing, especially if the alignment has been verified as being straight, the tires were rotated and the tires/wheels are balanced - as those are the leading...
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How Does a Cable Clutch System Work?
The cable clutch system on a vehicle has been around for a long time and only the solid rod and linkage clutch system is older. The newest style of clutch system uses hydraulic lines similar to the brake system hydraulics....
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Acceleration problem
Hey there. This may be related to a fuel delivery issue such as a faulty mass air flow sensor or throttle position sensor. As you may know, the mass air flow sensor regulates the air intake as it is mixed...
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I drive a 2007 jeep commander, lately it has been not accelerating properly when I try to quickly accelerate. It drives fine somet
You should have the codes scanned from the computer systems forst to see if you have a transmission or engine problem. Te problem sounds like you may have a transmission torque converter problem or shift solenoid issue.
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At light or slowing down, car has irregular idling rev
Hello. Most of the time when this issue occurs, it is due to a faulty idle air control valve. This valve is responsible for letting some air from the air cleaner bypass the throttle body so that the engine can...
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My service charging system battery light is on after replacing my alternator with a brand new one. It is not charging my battery.
Hello, thank you for writing in. Several things may be going on. The installation of the new alternator needs to be verified, focusing on the electrical connections and the drive belt. Make sure the connections are clean, dry, and tight....
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Power steering whines after going highway speeds
I have encountered this issue time and time again; it can be a bit of a challenge to resolve. Chrysler has a power steering cooler update which could resolve your issue. However, you could have an issue with the power...
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IF ITS THE THROTTLE BODY CAN IT B CLEANED (REMOVE CARBON BUILDUP) ?
The throttle body can be cleaned, however prior to doing that the cause of the loss of power should be diagnosed. In particular, check to see if the OBD-II system has stored any codes that might give clues as to...
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Car makes clicking noise frequently.
Check the engine oil level. If low, that will contribute to engine noise such as ticking. The noise may be coming from the valve train and if so could be a consequence of the high miles on the engine. This...
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is it ok to drive my 2013 chevy malibu with a bad temperature sensor? the temp guage is stuck on cold it says engine hot a/c off
It may not be advisable to drive the vehicle with a bad sensor since you would not know if the engine was running hot and can cause engine damage. You would also have issues with the computer not knowing when...
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Engine modification
Sounds like a nice build. Assuming you used the 305 crank, the engine will still be called a 5.0 or 305, since that is the cubic inch displacement of the engine.
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check engine light read mass air flow sensor
First of all, cleaning a mass air sensor may not have fixed the sensor and O2 sensors cannot be cleaned. The O2 sensors for bank 1 and bank 2 means that the left and right side of the engine. You...
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Oil catch can for an Accord V6
I doubt that it is a GDI car. If it's gasoline directed injection, then yes go ahead. Put one on, it is a good idea. You don't need it for a regular Honda - it doesn't really need it -...
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Low brake pad warning on - 2010 Land Rover LR4
The brake pad warning circuit simply looks at a closed circuit when the sensor is in tact. When the pads wear through the sensor, an open circuit is created. All the instrument cluster is looking for is an open circuit....
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how hard would it be to change a solenoid? 2003 Jeep Liberty
Hi there - replacing shift solenoids generally involve draining transmission fluid, removing the pan and filter from the transmission, and sometimes, removal of the valve body of the transmission as well. This can be fairly involved, but still less expensive...
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Service engine soon error message
If the check engine light is on (aka, "service engine soon"), that means that there is a malfunction in the engine, typically involving the engine controls such as ignition, fuel, air induction, emissions and so forth. There are thousands of...
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My car will not start what's wrong with it??
You will need to see if you are loosing fuel pressure due to a bad fuel pump or you are loosing spark due to a bad sensor or coil pack. The most common cause of no starts is the fuel...
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My abs light is on and my brake pedal goes to the floor.
Since the master cylinder is full and the brake pedal is going to the floor, there is a good chance the master cylinder has failed or there is a leak somewhere along the braking system. This leak may be found...