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How many and what size jack stand
Hi there. This would depend on what type of jack stands are on the rear of the trailer. If you have two jack stands of 18k pound rating on the rear, then you can put two 18k pound rating jack...
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Battery drained after plugging charger in lighter and now eas came on t too before battery died. Got battery may 2016
Some chargers can pull enough current to drain the battery. I recommend unplugging the charger when you turn off and exit the vehicle. Low charging system voltage can cause all kinds of warning lights to illuminate in modern vehicles, so...
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2013 Honda Pilot - USB connection say "Connection Error" I tried several different USB sizes and types. Please Help
From what I can find, you can only use a flash drive with the FAT 32 format. I haven't been able to find any information as to whether Honda has offered a firmware or software update to allow more of...
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Car vibrating when its 40 miles and check engine light is on
The only real solution is to have diagnostics run to find out why the Check Engine Light is on. There are dozens of sensors between the engine, transmission, traction and anti-lock system that could be causing the poor performance. Even...
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my eps light is blinking
Your vehicle's electronic power steering system (EPS) relies on a computer-controlled electric motor to operate the steering rack. The control module for the EPS system has detected a fault in the system. If you request a diagnostic the responding certified...
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Car jerks when shifted into drive, transmission slipping
Hello. Too much transmission fluid sometimes causes slipping in the transmission, but usually causes seals to blow or fail prematurely. It sounds like your car may have a misfire condition. This means that one or more of your spark plugs...
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How do I know if the timing belt has been replaced?
You are correct in that the car fax may not necessarily always indicate every service performed as not all shops report the services they perform. Unfortunately, there is no definitive way to tell for sure whether or not the timing...
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Reset after battery replacement
Hi. This is a common problem for the Vues and typically is just a fuse that has gone bad. There is a service bulletin for the 15A Audio fuse in the center console fuse block that other owners have replaced...
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I have 2008 honda civic even i turn off the car fans still run and dead my battery can you help me with this.
you will need to have the computer scanned to see if the cooling fan relay can be turned on and off with the computer using the factory scanner or by replacing the fan relays in the fuse box. It is...
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Can I Legally Use Colored Headlights?
The simple answer is: no, headlights must be white. Vehicle lighting is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and FMVSS 108 deals with...
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There is a blow off valve type sound coming from the engine and then steam coming out.
Let me address your mention of the A/C first because of the possibility of a refrigerant leak. Such leaks do create "steam clouds" like that you are describing but the leaks end VERY quickly because the refrigerant boils off violently...
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Air conditioning blows cold air
If your vehicle is blowing only semi cold air, that may be a sign that perhaps it may be running low on refrigerant. Most vehicles use R134a refrigerant, and can usually be serviced easily via the low side a/c port...
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New used transmission took off from red light and quit pulling
Hi Brian. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It really depends on a few important details that we don't have that might indicate the source of the clicking noise. The first question is whether or not the transmission swapped is an...
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Can I test the starter without removing it?
Hi there. If your engine is cranking over, then the starter is working. For the engine not starting when cranking, there are multiple reasons for an engine not to start up. Check the three main elements that make an engine...
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Misfiring. Changed the fuel pump and the plugs
Hi there. It depends on what type of digital scanner you're using, but most professional scanners will be able to see the misfiring cylinder on the scope while the engine is running. This will typically also indicate which electrical sensor...
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Steering wheel difficult to turn
When the steering wheel is difficult to turn the vehicle is unsafe to drive until repairs have been performed. These symptoms usually mean the power steering system has failed. The most common cause of the power steering system failing is...
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When I am applying brakes at the speed of 60 to 70mph my steering wheel starts to shake?
If you are getting a pulsation in the brakes when applied at high speeds then you most likely have warped front brake rotors or they have hot spots on them that cause the pulsation. Inspect rotors and look for discolored...
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Power Steering went out
Any shop that wants cash up front and only takes cash I personally would be aware of in my opinion. Unless you have been running the pump low all the time and it is not pumping at all or is...
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I started my car, but not all the way and pressed on the brakes a few times, and felt the brakes lock up a little bit. Turned on m
You should first check brake fluid to see if it is low on fluid? If not low then your master cylinder has failed and will need to be replaced.
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RPMs going up and down
This is most likely caused by a faulty Idle Air Control valve (IAC valve). This valve regulates the speed of the engine's idle by creating a controlled vacuum leak in the intake manifold. It is also possible that there may...
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My tail-brake lights are not working, but my top brake light is working, and the taillights are on when the headlights are on
There is wiring in the trunk to the brake lights and if the wiring is exposed yes it is possible to damage the circuit, thus causing the outage that you are writing in about. In any event, a problem such...
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Car makes popping noise while turning
Hi there. If your car is making popping noises when turning or over inclines, there is probably a problem with the suspension. Common reasons for such noises may be, worn ball joints, worn suspensions bushings, or blown shocks. I would...
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Crank no start
Code P1564 relates to the cruise control system not working properly, which may also be due to the drop in voltage as you have indicated. This may be a result of a faulty ecm. I would suggest having the ecm...
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My car coolant level goes down even external no leakage found. Second it mileage only 10 kmpl on high way with new spark plugs.
If you are losing coolant with no external leak then the head gasket is most likely leaking. The fuel mileage will suffer if you have coolant leaking in one of the cylinders. The brakes will vibrate once the rotors are...