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The complete cooling system should be drained and fresh clean water put in with a good quality radiator flush put in. Run the engine for at least 30 minutes at 1000 rpms with the heater in the on position but...

If your car is equipped with a security system, you’ll see a light on the dash that flashes periodically. All this means is that the alarm has been set. If the light isn’t flashing, it means the alarm is not...

In order to make an informed decision on the shape of the vehicle before you purchase it you should have a pre-purchase inspections done. A pre-purchase inspection from a mobile mechanic like one from YourMechanic can help you make an...

Hello. The P0440 code you are getting is for an EVAP system problem. This code is generic so the system needs to be checked. Most of the time it is because of a system leak such as a fuel cap...

Hello. Yes, from what you described, it does sound like this is an issue with the wheel bearings. You can find instructions for replacing the wheel bearings on this page. If the problem persists after you have had this repaired,...

Hello. This is a programming issue within the door locking system. The programming can become corrupted and cause this. You will need to take the vehicle to the dealer in order to get it reprogrammed.

If you replace the TPS sensor on the throttle body, you do not require reprogramming. I would still disconnect the battery for at least thirty minutes to reset the computer. What concerns me are the other two codes. Unless the...

You may have broken bolts or studs in the engine head that would cause an exhaust leak. You may need to remove the manifold and extract the broken off bolts from the cylinder head by drilling them out and using...

Hi there: It appears as if you've got a lot of miscommunication going on with your mechanic. Here are a few basics. First, anytime an error code is triggered, such as the P0133 OBD-II code the issue needs to be...

The keys on these vehicles have a computer chip inside them that is programmed to the vehicle. It is possible that the vehicle may have been attempted to start with a key that is not programmed to the car, therefore...

Hi There, A misfire may definitely be caused by many different things, however since you have addressed the majority of the usual issues that cause this, the next likely issue would in fact be a fuel injector that may be...

Hello! Believe it or not, that has been done several times before on Subarus. The transmission drain looks very similar to the oil drain, so they can easily be mistaken for one another. Usually, the transmission will just have to...

The electric stability control (ESC) indicator is located on the instrument panel. When the ESC light blinks, then system has detected adverse driving conditions, and the ESC is turned on. If the indicator illuminates and stays lit, then the ESC...

A new ignition coil is a very likely suspect for this issue. I would recommend enlisting the assistance of a YourMechanic technician to diagnose your issue. Have the technician switch the suspect ignition coil with a known good one and...

If one of your wipers isn't working while the other is, I would suggest replacing both wiper arms. Wiper blades have a very short lifespan compared to other parts on your vehicle and must be replaced more frequently.

The AC system needs to have a performance check run. The AC compressor needs to be checked for operation and a set of AC gauges put on the system to help diagnose the issue. If the system is low dye,...

On a vehicle such as a Porsche, it is likely that there is a control module for each of the headlight assemblies. A control module is like a computer that controls a particular system. If all of the lights on the driver side...

Hi there - yes, it is necessary to remove the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter (1 integrated piece) for the front cylinder bank to remove the oil pan and it's gasket. This is an unfortunate result of the tight packaging...

The multi-mode automatic transmission has five available positions: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive – all gears available), and S. In S mode, the driver is able to control which gear is the top limit by moving the...

Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. I would start by having the engine battery tested. If it is low or dead then this will occur. If it is fine then there may be another issue with...

If the speedometer is not working but the rest of the instrument cluster is, the issue is probably the vehicle speed sensor. This sensor is the main input to the control module for speedometer control. The problem could also be...

Unfortunately the information provided is limited. Normally I would investigate and see if your Ford shakes at certain speeds. If so, then shaking now and then could be the result of unbalanced tires. Next I would investigate if the shaking...

That code is for the ignition coil circuit. There are 8 coils, one for each cylinder. Temperature can affect the performance of a coil, which can function normally when the engine first starts, but malfunction when it gets hot. The...

This can be the result of many different situations. If the vehicle is sitting very low, one of the air bags may be leaking air. The pump runs on a fused circuit and the pump can short out or a...