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You will need to have the complete fuel system checked for line or pump leaks to find cause of fuel smell first since you may have a leaking pressure line or top of fuel pump on tank. Once leak is...

You will need to have the charging system and batteries tested to see if you have a defective battery or the charging system is not recharging them. Since you say you jump started engine tells me the batteries were dead...

What problem codes are set? Most often, these symptoms are the result of a failed throttle position sensor. Traditionally, cars will have a throttle cable but your Saturn has a "fly by wire" throttle system. If the engine management system...

The axle seal leak is unrelated to the flat tire you had. The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a...

Transmissions cannot lose power simply because they do not generate or create any power. All a transmission on a car does is transfer power developed by the engine to the wheels. If the transmission is intermittently going into what is...

Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a wheel speed or a yaw sensor issue. I would start by checking the tires. Make sure that they are all the same. If one of the tires is different than...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The code p0014 refers to the camshaft position sensor 'B' circuit with the timing over-advanced. The TPS will not make the computer think of a cam not adjusting correctly. With the code p0014, check...

Hi there. The Slip indicator light should blink at certain times. If the vehicle stability control system is operating (actively assisting with handling), you’ll see the Slip indicator light blink. This should also be taken as a warning that the...

A common problem for your vehicle is a misfire condition causing a sputter. Ignition coils or spark plugs will often go bad. I would ask one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to come to you and diagnose exactly what is...

Roller rockers are used to push down the valve spring with less resistance than a traditional rocker. The entire valve train should be constantly bathed in oil when the engine is running and the rollers could only get rust on...

Hi Rebecca. Thanks for contacting us today in regards to your Ford Explorer. Usually, the type of symptoms you are describing can be caused by a variety of mechanical system issues - ranging from an obstruction of transmission fluid inside...

Hello - I believe you have had either a failure of one of the timing chain guides, or possible the timing chain tensioner has allowed your engine to "jump time" - the chain actually jumps a few teeth on one...

Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like the input turbine speed sensor B has failed or lost connection to the engine control module (ECM). You will first need to check the wiring to the sensor and see...

I would not drive the vehicle until it is looked at, as it is possible for the fault to cause an unsafe driving condition. When a brake locks up without any reason, it is most likely caused by a failure...

Hi there. As long as the engines in the two Toyota's are identical in size and configuration, the compatibility of the two transmissions should work, however there are some risks with swapping out a transmission on an older vehicle like...

The low fuel Warning Light is located on the instrument cluster. When your vehicle is almost out of fuel, the low fuel Warning Light will illuminate. When you add more fuel to the car, the warning light will disappear. ...

The things we check first with vibration problems are tire and wheel inspection and undercar components such as tie rod ends, rack and pinion steering, and wheel bearings. It may be as simple as a balancing weight that has come...

Your compact spare tire is essential – all it takes is one nail on the road to puncture a tire, and you’ll need a way to get going once more. The spare tire does just that. However, you’ll need to...

Hello. It sounds like there may be a misfiring condition in multiple cylinders. A misfire means that one or more of the spark plugs in the vehicle’s engine are not firing properly. This will cause the engine to run rough...

Motor mounts are a possibility, and should be tested but engine vibration can also be caused by uneven cylinder compression (i.e., too much variance from cylinder to cylinder) and a variety of ignition and fuel system faults. Engine ignition and...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Without knowing the make and model of your vehicle, it is difficult to say what the issue may be. Every vehicle is set up a little differently. If the ABS system has a switch...

Hi there: There are several individual components that must all work together in order to correctly activate the windshield wipers. However, the most common cause of the issues you're describing is a bad or failing windshield wiper switch. It could...

Hi there. All vehicles are set up to take the air from outside and have the air conditioning on to make the defroster work. There is nothing you can do to change the defrost settings.