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In most cases, sensors for your automobile will need to be replaced if they fail, but depending on the type of sensor and its location or function, some can be cleaned and reused. Sensors can come in many types...

There seems to be a variety of symptoms going on at the same time. Addressing the ticking issue, it could be your lifters, and it could also be your fuel injectors. This could be part of the problem when it...

The engines in most of these cars are pretty noisy on start up and quiet down after a few minutes of running. If your noise is an engine lower end knock and not a lifter noise, or if the noise...

Part of being a responsible vehicle owner and ensuring that your car lasts as long as possible is keeping an eye on fluids. There are few fluids as essential as engine oil. You should check the oil level regularly –...

It is possible you have worn brake pads and the sensor is telling you the pads are worn down too far. Since you also had an ABS light come on you may have a bad bearing and sensor in that...

The starter motor is a 12 volt, permanent magnet DC motor that engages a small drive gear on the starter with a larger ring gear that is attached to the flexplate, or flywheel. The flexplate is bolted to the rear...

In some applications where the motor is what is called an "interference motor" when the timing belt breaks, it usually does cause major engine damage. In your case, the timing chain issue does not necessarily cause the same type of...

This is an obvious damage to the spindle in the rear or the upper control arm. Also alignment is out causing the steering wheel to be off center. You should have a 4 wheel alignment check to isolate the bent...

Check for power to the starter solenoid. Also, check to be sure the heavy gauge cable to the starter motor is intact and shows no voltage drop from the battery to the starter. If you do not detect battery voltage...

This is not something that is easily "bent" back into place without causing further damage. Depending on the specific location, the size of the dent and depth of the scratch, this may have to be repaired by an auto body...

When you say won't start, I will assume it is a crank no start. There are at least two possible failures for the no start. First and most common is the the fuel pump and filter. The next most likely...

The cycling of the AC compressor is normal as the compressor cycles on and off. You may also hear a bit of a change in the exhaust as this happens. The computer will automatically compensate for the additional load the...

Hi there. In most cases when this issue occurs, it is due to an obstruction inside the heater core. The coolant system flows through the heater core to supply heat. Over time, the heater core will develop sludge and debris...

Hello. The issue you are having is likely a ground wire fault that keeps blowing the fuse. Fuses blow when there is too much current for The ground circuit to release. Electricity is energy. Energy can't be created or destroyed,...

Hi. Although you have enough power for the dash lights and the interior lights to come on there may not be enough power in the battery for the truck to start and power the radio and navigation. The battery has...

If you were working around the distributor and loosened and re-tightened it you might have set the timing wrong. Specifically, delayed or retarded timing causes backfiring as the spark occurs too late and so part of the air fuel charge...

Hi there. The modulator valve is located on the back of the transmission on the passenger side. The valve is vacuum controlled. So, before you replace the valve, be sure to check the vacuum line from the engine to the...

There are two possibilities: there is a clutch or clutch control (hydraulics, etc.) malfunction or the synchronizer and/or related assemblies in the transmission itself is faulty. To distinguish between the two and thence pinpoint the issue, the recommended service is...

We would have to know if the vehicle has an automatic or manual transmission, and the exact nature of the problem. For both transmissions, there is a wide variety of reasons as to why a vehicle would not want to...

Unfortunately, there is no stop to rust. It happens to all cars that are regularly exposed to the elements, but some parts of the country are worse than others. But don’t worry, Nissan is aware of the issue and has...

Hello. This is a common problem on this engine. The most common cause is a problem with the seal on the oil pump pick up. The seal goes bad and allows the oil to aerate causing low pressure. It can...

There are many factors that can lead to brake fluid leaks. Let’s begin at the start of the system, with the master cylinder. This is a sealed unit with a reservoir to hold the brake fluid needed to operate...

Hi there. Usually when a car will stall all of the sudden without warning, it's caused by a restriction of fuel or an electrical glitch with the ignition system. If you've had the throttle position sensor changed, and fuel pump,...

It sounds like you may have a bad AC compressor or potentially a faulty MAP Sensor. When the AC compressor is beginning to fail, this may incur an increased load on the motor as it works harder than usual to...

Hello there, there are a few potential reasons for why your car will only start when the flywheel is turned. The most common would be the crankshaft position sensor, weak or binding starter, or a faulty cam sensor. If you...