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I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra, just today it started beeping 16 times when I start the car, no indicator lights.
There are no Technical Service Bulletins (NHTSA) covering this particular issue for your year, make and model and I do not see comparable complaints filed from other consumers. Consequently, the underlying fault will have to be diagnosed as an electrical...
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My car will not go over 20 mph.
Hi there. Check the fuel pressure regulator and make sure that its working and plugged in. Put a fuel pressure tester on the fuel rail and make sure that there is good fuel pressure of 45 to 65 psi. If...
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Why is my car stalling when I try and start it?
While the condition of your cooling system is certainly not healthy, it may or may not be related to the stalling issue. It is possible that due to the condition of the coolant, or merely coincidence, the coolant temperature sensor...
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#6 cylinder misfire. 1999 Ford Explorer
Hi there - unfortunately, pulling the plug on cylinder 6 is necessary for the next level of misfire diagnosis: is there actually spark at the plug while running? What is the compression on that cylinder (and any other - are...
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My exhaust was just changed, manifold, converters, pipes as well as o2 sensor and all and now it is revving high.
Hi Sheca. Unfortunately, when you have aftermarket conversions completed, you'll have to consult with the mechanic or company that completed the service. We do not offer technical assistance on these services, only OEM service, maintenance and repairs for US sold...
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I am missing one lug nut 4 out of 5
The threads are not in the rotor itself, the threads are in the hub that the rotor rides on. But you're right that you can do the job more efficiently when you work on the brakes. The rotor has to...
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2006 BMW 750LI no start code po335 I need pin point test and diagram please .thank you
To test the crankshaft position sensor (Sensor Circuit "A" in your case, if the code is P0335) the fault memory of the DME control unit is read and then the test schedules contained in the BMW diagnostic tool are followed....
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Brake light on with cruise control kicking off
Hi there. Most of the time this is caused by a bad brake switch. When the switch does not work the computer cannot tell when you apply the brakes, which will affect the braking and cruise control systems. It may...
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Transmission making noise that relates to engine rpm.
Hi there. Shut the engine off and check the fluid on the transmission dipstick. If the transmission fluid is low and not registering on the dipstick, then top it off until it reads full. Then start the vehicle and top...
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my speedometer and gas needle does not work on my 2003 mitsubishi outlander LS
Hello, thank you for writing in. The speedometer and the fuel gauge run independently of each other up until they connect to the instrument cluster at the back of your dashboard. If the other gauges were failing as well, you...
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1997 GM TBI 5.7 : Idle too high
Hi there. Check for any vacuum leaks that the engine may have. Look for any vacuum hoses or ports that are not connected. Vacuum leaks on the engine will contribute to the engine having a higher idle. If the vacuum...
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Car will not start or go in gear - 1996 XJ6 Jaguar
Hi there. In most cases, a malfunctioning brake light will not trigger an error code that renders the engine non-compliant. What may be the cause of this issue is if the transmission gear shift solenoid or neutral safety switch was...
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Abs light randomly coming on. Sometimes can't get the lever out of parking.
This may be an issue of a faulty ABS control module. This is a unit that controls the activation of the ABS system based upon inputs from the ABS wheel sensors. When this module is not working properly you may...
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Car will not move after driving for 2 minutes
Hi there. From the description you have provided, there appears to be a problem with your vehicle's transmission. Your vehicle's lack of acceleration (engine revs without motion after 2 minutes) could be the transmission's fluid level being low. A low...
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When I hit a little bump or pot hole on my right passenger front side, it feels like it skids a bit
The A6 has some pretty large bushings in the lower control arms. Especially the ones toward the rear of the arm. When those bushings wear out, the rear of the control arm can flop around quite a bit, changing all...
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I have a 2003 Subaru Forester and upon starting this morning it ran fine for a minute or two. Then the Check Engine Light came on.
Too much air flowing into the intake causes the engine to lean out too much air in relation to the fuel and misfire. At an idle, the PCV valve restricts air flow, to reduce this problem. At high manifold vacuum...
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My engine is over heating and there no heat coming out in the cabin when turning the heat on, I've replaced the water pump and the
Trapped air can cause both overheating, and lack of cabin heat, so hopefully after you replaced the thermostat, all air was purged from the cooling system. Assuming the cabin heater control valve is functioning, a common reason for no cabin...
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Glass shattered all on its own
The rear window with defrost grid on your Ford Focus is made of tempered glass. Tempered glass is designed to break into little pieces when it shatters to help prevent large pieces from possibly hurting someone. The temper process is...
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Overheating above 60MPH - 2002 Nissan Frontier
Hello there, many faults that will cause your 2002 Nissan Frontier to overheat above 60mph. When overheating is seen at speeds the most often faults are the radiator, low coolant level, air in the cooling system, or a faulty cooling...
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Computer shows misfire cylinders and timing advanced banks codes
You didn't say which exact timing codes were set, but these codes can also be set by a faulty camshaft or crankshaft sensor. However, more often than not, the problem is with the timing components. The timing belt only has...
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2013 Chevy Cruze is lurching forward when idling and making a noise like "running over someone" not necessarily at same time
It is possible that there could be an issue with the idle air control system. Unfortunately the only way to know for sure would be to have the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of...
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My car cranked and ran for about 10 minutes. When I started to drive it shut off. Then it would not crank again.
The first thing to look for is air leaks. any air that gets into the engine without going through proper channels will lean out the system and cause problems. Look under the hood for any rubber hoses or boots that...
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Noise & vibration from the passenger tail light or trunk area.
Hi there. Check the taillight or the trunk to see if its loose. A vibration will occur on the taillight or trunk when they are loose. This happens easily when there is an amp in the vehicle or when the...