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The noise that you are hearing from the engine could be one or more lifters ticking. The lifters use oil from the engine to create a hydraulic pressure in them to keep them in contact with the valvetrain. If the...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. When the engine becomes too lean, then combustion chamber becomes very hot causing the head gasket to burn, valves begin to burn, and the rings being to seize up. Check the camshaft sensor and...

Hey there. The transmission control module (TCM) helps regulate fuel efficiency and power while storing information about the transmission system in its memory. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The...

It is helpful if you include the codes numbers. There are numerous O2 sensor and catalytic converter codes. There are two O2 sensors on your car. One is monitors the fuel ratio and the PCM (powertrain control module) uses it...

Checking this vehicle's history could be a very difficult task since you are seeking information from another country. The previous owner may have kept receipts and records every time services were performed, but you will have to track down the...

Code P0463 is a code for fuel level Circuit A having an issue. The most likely candidate is a faulty fuel level sensor in the gas tank. The sensor has a float on the end of an arm that connects...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing some sort of issues with the transmission or clutch. If it is a manual transmission and appears to be having trouble staying in gear, or transferring...

If the problem only occurred once, it is likely due to an electrical fault. A real time scanner might reveal engine controls operating out of range and that might provides clues as to the faulty system or component. Check for...

This is a strange group of codes that you have. Most of the time when you get this number of different codes coming up it is due to a voltage issue or a module that is failing. When something like...

A shuddering during take off can be caused by a few things. A few common causes are issues with the clutch system, or with the engine management system. If the clutch disc wears out or gets contaminated by any sort...

Selecting the front defroster mode directs warm air up through the ducts at the base of the windshield in order to clear moisture in warm weather or frost in colder temperatures. In cold weather, the defroster becomes more effective after...

Hello there. Many faults will cause your 1997 Volkswagen Golf to crank but not start. The most common fault is the battery. Once the battery has been load tested and ruled out, there are a few other likely faults, such...

Hello. It sounds like you may have a sensor reading wrong or the vehicle may have gotten bad gas. If this occurred right after the O2 sensor was replaced then I would suspect that the O2 sensor is not reading...

There a couple of things that will typically cause the jerking reaction you are describing, both of which will also cause the check engine light to come on as well. The camshaft position sensor measures the rotational position of the...

The problem could be a bad fuel pump, but I would start with checking the Inertia Cut Off Switch. This switch is in place to stop fuel delivery in the event of a collision, although they sometimes trip when you...

Hi there. This is a very difficult question to answer since we are not able to see the damage that occurred. If you broke the bolt, it's possible that debris may have fallen down the oil galleys into the block....

Code P0353 relates to a generic powertrain code that indicates a problem exists with the ignition system or an engine misfire, specific to the ignition coil. The repeated burnt ignition coils would seem to indicate that there may be an...

Hi Ricardo. Thanks for sending in your question. If you've received all of these error codes, then there are two possibilities. First, that there are multiple component failures on your VW Passat, or the ECU is damaged in some way,...

Hi There, This is usually a case of a bad U-joint that has excess play in it. As the transfer of torque moves from the transmission through the drive line to the rear end, this puts a tremendous amount of...

The voltage regulator on your car is integral to the alternator. If you have diagnosed your charging or electrical failure as due just to the voltage regulator, you should request GM part number 15926088. See also GM TSB (technical service...

Your car has a small purge valve that controls the venting of fumes from the fuel tank as these fumes build up inside, particularly when you are refueling the car with gas. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the...

Check the condition of the harness that plugs into the sensor to ensure that the sensor is staying plugged in. If you are saying that the sensor is functioning and the voltage does change, then it is possible that your...

If the timing belt broke, the crankshaft pulley will still spin regardless. The crankshaft pulley is what spins the timing belt, which then rotates the valve train assembly. Depending on how this happened and when it happened, this may have...

Duralast Battery Cable, part number 07765 or part number 07764 will work on your vehicle. If you are seeking the negative terminal cable assembly, that is readily available from Suzuki dealers and easily installed. The positive side of the circuit...

Hello there, a few different faults will cause your 2001 Pontiac Grand Am to start and then die. Replacing the battery was a good start, as it can cause this type of issues. Other possible faults include the MAF sensor,...