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Even though there are two lights on, there is probably one problem. Traction control uses 3 things when detecting wheel spin. It uses the ABS to brake the wheel that is spinning, engine power is reduced, and it uses the...

There is often a debate among expert mechanics about what type of transmission system is the most efficient and effective method of applying horsepower to the wheel. Some believe that automatic transmissions are best suited for consumers that commute frequently,...

Any number of components can cause a crank but no start condition. Lack of spark - caused by a bad ignition coil or control module, as well as a crank shaft sensor could be at fault; lack of fuel due...

Hi, If by struggling you mean it cranks slow, low battery voltage might be the cause. Normal voltage on a fully charged car battery is 12.6 volts. On a vehicle like yours with a push button start, once the...

The wheel hub assembly can come off with taking off the three bolts that secure it to the knuckle on the vehicle. You do not need to remove the lower ball joint to remove the wheel hub assembly. If you...

You may want to listen to a specific song on your CD while you’re driving. Instead of listening to all of the songs, you can select one track. Press the knob on the right-hand side of the display to...

There could be several reason why your car is smelling like gas. Your car's spark plugs could be very worn out and not firing properly, causing the gas not to be burned properly and creating a gas smell in the...

Has anyone suggested that the car could be misfiring? If it is the check engine light should be on. Try turning the key on without starting the engine and see if the Check engine light comes on. This is a...

Hi there. The code you are getting is for a problem with the vehicle speed sensor. These commonly fail and will cause this code and cal also cause some drive ability issues. I would typically test the sensor and the...

If your car has almost a quarter million miles on it it is quite plausible that it needs an engine replacement, Especially if it has been overheated. While it's possible to damage an engine by driving it with too much...

Hello. From what you describe, it sounds like you may have bent an arm or two in your rear suspension. This is something that needs to be repaired sooner than later. A tire pointing in the wrong direction can cause...

I have seen this same scenario many times. The problem I believe is from a clogged catalytic converter. When they become clogged they restrict the flow of exhaust gas and the engine can not operate efficiently. I would recommend having...

Hi Toy. Quite often when the PCV valve is replaced, it will leak coolant due to one of two reasons. First if an aftermarket replacement valve is used, it's possible the part is the wrong one for your vehicle or...

Hello. If you were to purchase an entirely new harness that is made for your vehicle, it should a simple plug and play. I would not recommend tearing everything out. But instead, if I were to do it I would...

Techron is a product made by Chevron that is a cleaner. It's a very good cleaner and it cleans fuel injection systems. It's basically a nitrogen-based cleaner that works very good on modern cars. A lot of companies use them...

If your engine is cranking over at a normal speed but not starting, your battery would likely not be the cause of the no start condition. If your car is not cranking at all, then yes, a battery with low...

The Advance Trac system relates to the traction control system in your vehicle. The traction control system monitors the steering and stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This is done by the use...

From this description it seems that there could be separate issues happening to your Mitsubishi Eclipse. The three most common reasons I see for a car unable to start without pushing the gas pedal include; the throttle body gasket may...

It’s very easy to select a radio station. Simply press the Seek button to play the next higher station, or press the Track button to play the next lower station. Keep pressing these buttons until you arrive at the station...

sent to CS Without knowing the year, make, or model of your vehicle, I can tell you that the symptoms you are experiencing are typical of a vehicle with extremely low brake friction material. I hope the technician explained to...

Either your battery is due for replacement or you have a parasitic draw somewhere. A draw can be found by placing an ammeter in series with the negative battery cable. If excessive current draw is found, the cause of the...

Either side of the rear seat-back can be adjusted by pulling on the levers on either end of the seat. Pull on the lever on the right side of the seat-back to adjust the right side, and pull on the...

If the vehicle is in drive and the vehicle won't accelerate there can be multiple issues causing this concern. The transmission could be slipping not allowing the flow of power from the motor to reach the wheels. There could be...

Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle's inoperative a/c could be a warrantable situation. If, the car lot won't take care of your vehicle's a/c, then confirming the diagnoses is very important. It could be, the a/c...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing possible mechanical or engine management issues. If these issues began after servicing the spark plugs and wires I would recommend verifying that the plugs are not...