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Hi there. The best way to know for sure where the leak is coming from and what is causing the smoke under the hood is to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location to complete a smoke from...

Power steering leaks are common. Since fluid is in the entire steering system leaks can occur anywhere. The most common leaks happen at the power steering pump or pressure hose. The rack and pinion and return line can leak but...

Hi there. What seems to have happened is the shifter rail fork or the synchronizer in the transmission is damaged. If the shifter rail fork or the synchronizer is damaged, then a gear will not be achieved. To determine if...

Hello. There are several reasons that might explain why these three warning lights are illuminated in your dashboard intermittently. It is very likely that a diagnostic trouble code has been stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). It is also...

If the battery is dead after being used for only three months you may have a component that is draining the battery while the car is turned off. If this is the case I would ask for help from a...

Unfortunately without more information as to why your Toyota Corolla did not pass the emissions test, it is difficult to determine the cause for the failed smog check. Provided that the ODB2 port itself has power and is allowing the...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately yes, it is necessary to replace the entire intake manifold, because the internal parts are not available separately, plus the manifolds are very difficult and time consuming to properly disassemble and reassemble....

Hi there. The first thing to do is get a code reader and check the codes that the engine has stored since the engine light is on. This will give you a starting point and a place to check for...

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The automatic temperature control (ATC) system allows both the driver and the front seat passenger to have different temperature settings. The ATC panel has both a “MODE” and a “BLOWER” control knob; set both of these to “Auto.” Then, use...

Your car may have an automatic door unlock feature. With this feature, opening the driver’s door from the inside will automatically unlock all of the doors. This will only happen if your vehicle is in PARK (if you have an...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If there is a warning light illuminated on your dashboard, then the computer has detected an issue with the vehicle. To determine what that issue is, you must pull the diagnostic codes from the...

Hello. This is a normal charge from the dealer. Though they do a good job on the vehicle they will be quite a bit higher than independent technicians. If you want to have this done outside of the dealer next...

Brake noise is quite common. Most likely what you are hearing is the sound of the worn brake pads grinding against the rotors. This problem can usually be solved by a simple brake job. A trained professional will be able...

Chevrolet released a Technical Service Bulletin about this issue in 2013. TSB Number:PI-1131. It suggests code P2714 may be caused by a stuck or non-functioning pressure control solenoid. If you've eliminated that as the cause and replaced the TCM, then...

I can personally understand how frustrating it can be to try to get your brake lights working properly, and it looks like you have already put in a lot of effort to have it fixed! Having the information about your...

The Service Engine Soon Light is tied into your car’s Emissions system, which includes a broad range of sensors and components in the engine, your Fuel system, and the Emissions system. When you first crank the car, the Service...

It sounds like you may have a faulty battery connection resulting in insufficient power getting from the battery to the starter. This may cause the rapid clicking sound you are hearing. I woulds suggest checking all connections to the battery...

If you ran your engine low on oil it may have damaged the engine and should fill oil and have a mechanic check it to see if it is an engine or exhaust noise?

Hello - first task is to determine what problem codes are set with the Check Engine Light. It is possible this is a problem with the wireless control module being "locked up". There is a Chrysler technical service bulletin (232597)...

Hello. Intermittent starting issues can be caused by a number of things. If the engine will not crank at all when this occurs is usually caused by a failing ignition switch. If it is cranking and not starting then most...

The leak source could be as trivial (and easy to fix) as an improperly tightened coolant drain plug on the block to the more serious, which could be a continued leak at the head gasket due to a faulty installation...

Hello, thank you for writing in. What sensor was unplugged when you started the vehicle? You will want to consider this sensor and the different systems that it may provide information to. Without that information the computer may have shut...

To answer your most important question first, you can absolutely specify that only genuine NIssan OEM dealer supplied transmission fluid (as well as any applicable filter) be used in your vehicle. Generally speaking, OEM parts are preferred and, in many...

A slight drop is RPMs is normal. The windows are operated by an electric motor, which draws from the alternator. As for the gas gauge, that's probably normal, too. I'm assuming you're calculating your fuel range manually, using the trip...