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This suggests that you may have a leak somewhere else in your power steering system such as one of the hoses or the rack and pinion system. As you may know, the power steering system is a highly pressurized system...

If it cranks but it doesn't start, I've got a video "fixing the car that cranks but doesn't start." You'd want to do all those tests. Check the fuel pump pressure and check if you are getting spark to the...

You need to disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body to see if the idle comes down. If it does, you may have a misadjusted transmission downshift cable which is holding the throttle body open. If it still idles...

These transmissions have problems with the valve bodies wearing out internally. If the valve body was replaced in your transmission when it was rebuilt, I suggest bringing it back to that technician to have it inspected under warranty. If the...

Yes, YourMechanic does perform Uber inspections. I would recommend having one of our qualified professionals come to your location to perform a thorough safety inspection and an oil change on your vehicle to get you on the road making money....

The P200A code is for the intake manifold runner. Like many other late model cars, your car has a variable length intake manifold to tune the intake length to the speed and driving conditions. This is usually controlled by a...

For something like that, start with my video "how to fix the car that idles poorly." Try everything in that video. Take off the clam into the intake and the engine, spray throttle cleaner, clean the throttle up, and check...

The vibration you are talking about can indeed be caused by bad brake rotors and solved by replacing them. However, there are a few parts of the job that, if done incorrectly, can cause the problem to return very soon....

The engine intake manifold seals or the intake tubes between the mass air flow sensor and the throttle body may have a leak that you cannot hear, but could be found using a smoke machine designed to find the leaks....

The previous issues that you've had with the transmission it is possible and very likely that the transmission itself is still the cause of this issue and the shop that installed it is trying to avoid any liability. Unfortunately in...

Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. At first glance, the numbers you listed indicate that the catalytic converter is likely clogged. You might want to read this article about the OBD-II trouble code you've listed, as it will give...

Hello. The heater is a part of the vehicle's cooling system and uses the same fluid. The first thing I would do is check to make sure that the system is properly filled and bled. If any air gets trapped...

My first guess is that you may have a leaking fuel injector. When an injector is leaking from the tip, there is no visible sign. When you shut off the engine, the tip of the injector will drip into the...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...

This sounds like you may have wheel bearings that are going out. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the rollers...

You can control your sound system using the steering wheel. To mute the sound system, press the Mute button. Press this button again to unmute the system.

Hello. Other than what you've already checked on your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, there are only a few things that could cause the issue you're having. A faulty multifunction switch in the steering column, a faulty body control module under...

I believe it was the P0128 code that did it. This code indicates a faulty thermostat or a faulty coolant temperature sensor. If the P0420 code has been around for a while, this would not only not have caused the...

No, a continuous warning means the system must require some sort of service. The camera is very delicate and may have been bumped or moved in the process of the windshield replacement. Visit the local dealer to have the system...

Many things can cause that. Either the fuel filter is clogged or the fuel pump isn't pumping fuel and it won't rev. Of those things, often the MAF sensors go bad and gets covered with dirt or goes out and...

Your Mechanic does not provide any type of paint or body repairs. Unfortunately we could not give you a cost on painting shocks or calipers. Vehicle ride height has little to do with shocks, calipers, or any other part developing...

The MyKey Distance feature tells you exactly how many miles your car has traveled with the MyKey. To view this feature, follow these quick steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on the steering wheel until Information is displayed on the...

Hi there - yes, it is possible to have cam timing for one cylinder bank off after a timing chain component repair. Way too easy actually with this engine! If you did not loosen the cam sprocket to cam bolts...

Hello. The noises you are hearing are impossible to fully diagnose without the vehicle here. Lets begin with talking about that Check Engine Light. The light illuminates when certain codes are sent to the main computer. Not all codes...

Check to make sure the hoses are not collapsed as that would obviously prevent coolant circulation. Check the serpentine belt tension on the water pump pulley to be sure the belt is driving the pump at adequate speed. It is...