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You will need to have the fuel pressure checked to see if the pump is giving the correct pressures and replace the pump in the fuel tank if it is not. If pressure is good then have computer tested for...

The vehicle may have jumped timing from the timing belt teeth broken off. This is why you got it to make backfire noises. You should have the timing belt timing checked to see if the timing jumped. Another problem these...

Hi there. Diagnosing a clanking noise when you hit a pot hole or other bumps in the road is incredibly difficult to pinpoint, due to the dozens of moving parts that comprise the steering, drive line and braking system on...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. Failed wheel bearings will not typically cause the vehicle to shake. They will instead make exactly the noise you are describing: humming. Although humming is typical, there are other...

Hello. The key you put in the ignition is a code key and may be defective. Try a different key if you have one. If this works, then you need to get extra keys made. If it still does the...

When you hook the jumper cables up backwards, it only takes an instant to do a lot of damage. The electronics on modern cars are very sensitive to voltage surge. Any or all of the Electronic modules may be damaged....

You may have a vacuum leak from a broken line, loose hose to the air box, or a different kind of leak. A scan tool and visual inspection may help you determine the issue. An inspection from a qualified technician,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are a few things you can do to track down the issue. Start with checking the fuse. It should be located in the main fuse box under the hood, and the diagram on...

Check the wastegate on the turbo and see if its causing the turbo to drop off the pressure. The tube from the turbo to the wastegate could be leaking and causing the pressure to be lost. If you need further...

In your circumstance, two possible causes of no cylinder compression are a broken timing belt or a faulty head gasket. Replacing a timing belt is a fairly common repair. Replacing a head gasket is somewhat involved, and will have more...

Hi there: Although we don't see may of these vehicles here in the United States, on your 20102 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and most four-cylinder turbocharged vehicles; there are multiple oil seals that can wear out on the turbo, the fuel...

It would be very difficult to say what this wire is for if you don't know the service history of the vehicle. I would try to look for another connector nearby that it may connect to and try to plug...

You most likely have a leaking slave cylinder inside the transmission clutch housing. This is why you are loosing fluid. This will cause air to get into the hydraulic system and cause the spongy pedal. Have the transmission removed and...

Hi There, Dextron VI is what replaced Dextron II and III. I would strongly suggest trying to locate or have Dextron VI shipped to you if it is not available locally as this is the correct and recommended transmission fluid...

Not knowing the vehicle's year, make, or model makes this more difficult to diagnose. You probably need an idle learn reset procedure with a professional scan tool. For some models, such as Nissan, a learn reset will be...

Hello, the noise could be from air in the system, low power steering pump fluid levels, or internal pump damage. Air in a hydraulic system can create this sound. To remove air that is trapped try this: First check...

The blend door in your SUV is controlled by an electric actuator. If the blend door itself is stuck, the actuator will still attempt to move it. However, the actuator itself is usually to blame. It will need to be...

Hello. Knowing the actual code number would help determine the problem. If you are getting an O2 sensor code associated with the way it is running, then the sensor is more than likely bad. On this Toyota, the O2 sensor...

This would depend on if you have an automatic or a manual transmission in your HHR. If you have a manual transmission, there will be no dipstick as it is only servicable from underneath the vehicle. If you have an...

The only way to diagnose a knocking noise is to hear it to see if the noise is in the top or bottom of the engine. If from the bottom, then a piston, rod, or crankshaft problem is present. If...

You may have an issue with your fuel or ignition system. These two systems have an effect on the performance of the engine. The engine will not run properly unless these two systems are working properly. In this case the...

If you are referring to the check engine light on your vehicle occasionally the cause of it illuminating is the gas cap is loose. If the rubber seal on the gas cap is intact and the cap is tight, all...

Hi there - noises which get louder with increased road speed can be come from tires, or from worn wheel bearings. If there is any vibration felt through the steering wheel, or noises which increase when turning left or right...

I do not recommend driving the vehicle until the car is diagnosed as to why the lights came on. The issue may constitute your vehicle to be unsafe to drive and should only be driven only to get to a...