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P0045 code and acceleration problems
Hello. This is an issue is caused by a turbo boost control issue. Most of the time, it is caused by either a dirty air filter, a leak in the air intake system or the turbo actuator or the turbo...
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ABS light is ON in my Toyota camry 2011 model of mileage 54,000.
Hi there. Congrats on replacing the speed sensor and correcting that code. The other codes that are stored may take some time to properly assess. Has the battery and alternator been tested? Have them both tested with digital testers that...
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High pitch squeal
Hello, thank you for writing in. If the issue is related to the drive belts (which are commonly known for excess squealing sounds when needed maintenance), then you would likely be able to hear it better from outside of the...
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2012 vw jetta 2.5 se asr light on,cruise control not working
You will need to have the ASR system scanned for codes to see if you have a defective sensor or the module is bad and needs replaced. The cruise control may be disabled due to the problem with the ASR...
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Service Engine Soon light going on and off.
Sometimes a code will set under certain criteria and while your driving the criteria goes away and the computer recognizes it and it turns the light off, this is normal operation, but that the light comes on it should save...
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Charging System indicator light is on
Hi there. If the charging light is on while the engine is running then that is almost always an indicator of a failing alternator. You should start by checking the connections at the battery to see if they are clean...
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clutch or gearbox ?????
Without more information, such as the symptoms you experienced, it is nearly impossible to determine the cause of your concern. Usually a clutch will wear out before the gearbox.
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1985 Buick Riviera doesn't start
Watch my video, "fixing the car that cranks and doesn't start up," and it will give you all the steps to go through. But basically, what you want to do is see if you have fuel going into the engine...
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ABS Brakes VSC
That is a code for the yaw rate sensor. It may be able to be cleared after a zero point calibration is carried out on the yaw rate sensor with a scan tool capable of resetting the yaw rate sensor....
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Starts fine then after a minute or so starts to misfire.
Hi there. Check the oil pressure to the fuel injectors and see if the pressure is dropping. The injectors require the oil pressure to make them work and if the pressure is dropping, then the injectors will not fire. If...
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How is P0340 and P0328 addressed and how can any of them be affected by overheating
Excessive heat from the vehicle overheating damaged multiple sensors on the vehicle. A Check Engine Light is the only way for your vehicle to communicate that there is a problem. It is great that you have taken initiative in purchasing...
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My engine seems to rev while in park but stutters when I shift the gear shaft to park, it is a 2000 suburbu outback and, what coul
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
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Injector clogged metal shavings
Hello there, having faults within the first 5000 miles is not uncommon. This is the time where any faults from the factory will show themselves. It is entirely possible that through the manufacturing process, a piece of metal worn off...
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Check engine light refuses to go off after engine replaced
Hello there, you have a long series of issues going on with your 2013 Hyundai Sonata. If you keep getting a repeating oil light on than there is likely a fault in that system. Since this fault has lasted after...
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Low fluctuating oil pressure when engine is cold and noisy lifters when driving over 50 miles an hour
There are several causes for low oil pressure. They include components such as crankshaft bearings, to things like an oil filter or pump. A leaking o-ring will cause some issues, mostly related to low oil levels. The oil passages...
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Driving 10-20 mph, transmission fails
Hey there. The transmission is electronically controlled and this based on your description as an intermittent issue points more towards an electrical issue and not a mechanical one. Fault codes need to be read out of the transmission computer to...
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2008 Kia Rond. Warning light for emissions system came on. Safe to drive? What do I do? Just passed inspection in January.
HI...If the check engine light, or an emissions warning light, is on, one or more diagnostic trouble codes have been set. The first thing to do, though, is make sure that your gas cap is on securely and that there...
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Can I turn off the SES Light ?
The purpose of the SES light is to alert you that there is a malfunction in the engine or powertrain. When the SES light turns on, you can attach a code scanner to the vehicle's OBD-II port under the steering...
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I bought an ignition control module and no one seems to know where it goes. Is it in the distributor fuse box or computer or where
It is in the distributor. Remove the distributor cap, remove the rotor. There are two connectors on the outside, and one on the inside. Be very careful with the one on the inside, it tends to be brittle. Two screws...
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How do I unbuckle the center lap belt?
To unbuckle your center lap belt, press the button on the belt latch, until the belt becomes detached from the buckle. Then, take the center seat belt out of the latch.
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Clicking noise
Depending on how the click noise sounds, it may be a normal engine noise, or it could signify a problem. The green fluid you are seeing is most likely coolant. The leak will need to be found and repaired. I...
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Car won't start, check engine light is out but other lights are on, got new control and immobilizer but the problem remains.
Hi, thanks for writing in. It is possible that your check engine light bulb could be out. I would recommend having a qualified professional remove your instrument cluster to determine if the bulb for the check engine light has failed....