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Truck is knocking why
This is commonly associated with a worn main bearing or rod bearing. These are bearings that support the movement of your truck's crankshaft and pistons and involves dropping down the oil pan and removing main caps and rod caps to...
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All warning lights are on 2011 mitsubishi lancer es
Hi Raymond. Thanks for contacting us today. If a sensor that makes up the ABS or traction control system is unplugged or removed, it's common for the mechanic to download any stored OBD-II trouble codes after restarting the vehicle, removing...
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How do I mute a call?
You can mute a phone call at any point by pressing the MUTE button. When a call is muted, you will continue to hear the other end of the line, but they will not hear you.
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I can wobble the power steering pulley and the belt keeps coming off. Do I need to replace the whole power steering pump?
With no information on the make and model of your vehicle, the information we can give you may or may not pertain to your vehicle. On most make and models, yes you can swap out the pulley by itself. You...
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Air conditioning compressor stopped working
If the compressor was recently replaced and has stopped working then most of the time it is because a fitting was left loose and all of the refrigerant came out or there is a loose electrical connection. It is also...
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Truck stalls when stopping
Hi. Normally, I would suspect that the idle control valve is the problem, but that isn't the only thing that could be wrong with your vehicle. Vacuum leaks could also cause a rough idle and if its big enough, could...
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Car not starting after heavy rain.
I believe your vehicle has a bad distributor. Often times with some age on them moisture can get inside the distributor cap and cause the contacts to get corroded. When this happens your car will be hard to start or...
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My brake fluid is leaking rapidly (in about 3 minutes) out of the rear right tire.
Hi, thanks for writing in. A brake fluid leak is a major problem and the vehicle should not be driven until the leak is diagnosed and repaired. You may have a damaged hose, rusted through brake line, or a leaking...
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The car makes noises while making a turn to the left
Depends on where the noise is coming from on your Mercedes C320. If it is from the front end, then it is likely a worn suspension component such as a sway bar link or a steering component like a tie...
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Stalling upon startup when cold, error code P0102
The P0102 code indicates a fault with the mass airflow sensor system. The mass air flow or MAF is a sensor that is used to monitor the air coming into the engine. Many of these include an intake air temperature...
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Changed dead battery and fuel pump and still no start
Hello There, I think you are on the right track in starting with checking the fuel pump for power at the pump and the relay. I would suggest next checking to be sure the injectors have power going to each...
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Can a leaky CV axle seal ruin a CV axle?
The oil leak itself may not necessarily ruin the CV axle, however if the oil leak progresses to a point where the CV joint lacks the proper amount of oil to sufficiently lubricate it, the lack of lubrication can cause...
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keeps running after Off
Hello. This is a common problem with GM vehicles. The ignition gets stuck in the run position and the car will continue to run even though you have turned it and the key came out. This problem is most easily...
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Flashing service engine light
If the check engine light starts flashing it can be for many different reasons and all of them can be serious causing the catalyst to get damaged and exceed emission out put from the engine. You could have a misfire...
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Replace throttle body 2010 ford fusion hybrid
Prior to replacing the throttle body, you should go through the Ford diagnostic procedure in the Factory Service Manual for this part to ensure that you do not replace a perfectly good part. The removal procedure is to first remove...
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Clutch pedal goes down without resistance
Hello. If your clutch pedal goes to the floor and won't return up, your clutch master cylinder or slave has failed, or you have a leak. If you can see that the reservoir for the clutch is full, then the...
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Average price to replace a 2005 scion xb 1.5L motor in CA.
Billing question sent to CS for the cost to replace an engine in a 2005 Scion xB. The engine size is L4-1.5L.
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My car has an aux port but no aux button to switch
If there is no aux button, it is possible that the aux begins automatically when it is plugged in. You might also look for a source button.
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Bank 1 too lean, cylinder 1 misfire.
Hi there. There are several possible sources that trigger these two codes including a faulty fuel pressure regulator, weak fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, faulty powertrain control module, vacuum leak, faulty injector(s), faulty oxygen sensor(s) and a faulty mass air...
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Car does not respond when accelerator pedal is pressed on.
Hey there. This may be the result of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor is used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the...
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AC not blowing cold air in 2008 Honda Ridgeline
Your car probably needs to have some refrigerant added to the system and maybe some stop leak. If there is a leak in the system the die will show up where the leak is and then the part can be...
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Engine light came on, diagnosis at auto zone indicated bad sensor.. Today, my car started overheating.
It sounds as though you have a coolant leak. It may be a small one and it could be that you didn't get it topped off correctly. Pouring coolant into the overflow tank doesn't necessarily do the trick. You have...
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Broken crankshaft position sensor
It depends on where the sensor broke as to whether it can still be removed. In most cases, a professional mechanic would remove multiple components that would make it easier to access. Once it's clear, you can usually use a...
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2006 Pontiac G6 smells like gas
Fuel leaks are never good. A leak in the right place has the potential to ignite quickly. Gasoline is especially dangerous in its vapor state because this is when it is most explosive. The fuel pump does have an o-ring...