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A flashing check engine light generally means there is a misfire dumping raw fuel into the exhaust system, usually caused by a consistent misfire, if the car is driven in that condition for long enough catalytic converter damage is likely....

The exhaust shaking may be related to many things such as loose mounting bolts or potentially a clogged catalytic converter. The popping and cutting out suggests potentially a lean fuel condition which means the car is starving for fuel which...

If you have already verified that you have a working battery in your Chevy Tahoe and despite this the engine is still not turning over, the next step would be to check the starting system. It is possible and common,...

From the symptoms described, it lead me to believe that your Ford Bronco may have a bad fuse. If the battery is known to be good and yet there is still no power to the vehicle, then it is likely...

Hello. This sounds like it may be a faulty Mass Air Flow sensor or a throttle arm that could be stuck. It could also be an air leak. A good way to test for leaks is to spray starting fluid...

Hello. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...

If the transmission is not shifting gears even after a fluid service, the problem may be internal transmission failure. I do not suggest driving a vehicle with these symptoms as you risk damage to the engine. You will need to...

Hello. To start, do the gauges on the dashboard still function? If so then the issue is relating only to the lights. An issue with the lights can include the bulb, the fuse, or the power supply. The fuse may...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. There could be an issue with the wiring. Look for a wire that says alarm on it. If there is no alarm wire, then look at where the alarm blinker is located and...

Yes, there are a lot of things a bad gas cap or open gas cap can affect. If you don't have a gas cap then you may be experiencing issues with debris getting into your tank or fuel filter and...

That thing is almost 20 years old. It's 19 years old and it probably just needs refrigerant. You'll need to evacuate all the old refrigerant out, so you've got to have a recycling machine. Then you would put a factory...

Over time, the sunroof can collect dirt in the seal, which can keep the sunroof from operating correctly. It’s a smart idea to periodically maintain the sunroof to keep this from happening. To do o, open the sunroof, and remove...

Hi Giovanni, Thank you for contacting us. We understand that you think it's the CAT. However, form our end we cannot state that with 100% certainty. Is it possible that a clogged up CAT is the source of the high...

Hello - engine noises can sometimes be difficult to diagnose, especially without actually hearing it. Rod bearing noise can sometimes best be confirmed by snapping the throttle open ( aka "blip" the engine), if you get the rapping noise then,...

The first thing to do is to check under each seat and inspect the wires and connections to each seatbelt latch and seat sensors. You most likely broke or knocked loose one of the seat belt connectors or wires. ...

A double wishbone suspension is an independent suspension design using two wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. It’s also known as an upper and lower A-suspension. The wide end of the wishbones is mounted to the chassis of the car...

A knocking sound within the engine is likely caused by low oil. I would first start by checking the oil level to ensure it is full. If the oil is low, you can top it off and see if anything...

There is no bleed screw on the 2nd generation TLs. Bleed the cooling system with the nose of the car higher than the rear if possible let it heat up at an idle until the thermostat opens and allow all...

The Low Oil Pressure warning light is located on your instrument panel. When the light illuminates, it means that your engine has low oil pressure, which could be due to insufficient levels of oil, or a leak in the system....

Hello, and thank you for writing in. The P1516 code you received stands for an issue with the Throttle Actuator Control Module. The throttle body, the actuator module, and the wiring may all need to be inspected. The TAC module...

Instrument panel brightness is controlled by a dimmer switch. Looking online, it appears as though not all C-Max vehicles were equipped with this option. If your car does indeed have a dimmer switch it will be located on the dash...

No re-set is necessary. The adaptive shift points will re-establish themselves (in computer memory) simply by operating the car. First determine if codes associated with limp mode, or any transmission fault, are still present. If so, those codes must be...

Hello. If you are referring to the brake pads extending past the edge of the rotor, then I believe you may have the wrong brake pads, or perhaps the wrong rotors installed on the vehicle. I would verify that the...

The blower motor and blower resistor is located in the right side of the dash under and behind the glove box.

Correct the ground connection first, in case that problem is a cause of the trouble code. P0603 does represent an electrical system fault. In practice, this particular fault might be found as battery terminal corrosion or loose connections, Keep Alive...