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If the fans were working before the radiator replacement, it's possible a temperature sensor and/or wire were left disconnected or damaged. The O2 sensor should not be unplugged but may not be the cause of the fans not working. I'd...

Hi Dean, I believe you are correct in that you may have a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the air intake as...

Gasoline engine systems cannot properly atomize and run on diesel fuel. Once the gasoline in the fuel lines was used and diesel made it's way to the injectors, the engine will stall and not restart. The only way to correct...

You can add extra fresh air to your vehicle by venting the sunroof. Venting the sunroof tilts the sunroof open, which allows air to enter the car. The venting is controlled by the power sunroof switches on the overhead console....

Remote start is a helpful feature. Remote Start allows you to start your vehicle before you get into it and keeps it running for a certain amount of time. This is particularly helping in hot or cold weather conditions because...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2008 Suzuki. It may be caused by a timing belt that has jumped a tooth. A bad crank sensor will typically cause the ignition to not fire at all. For a more...

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Hi Grace. Thanks for contacting us tonight. We are a bit confused by the description of your vibration; so let's provide a bit of detail for you. If the shaking occurs when you are fully stopped, then the shaking issue...

Your car’s dash is “information central” for everything you need to know about the vehicle. If you see the Battery Light turn on (also called the Charging System light), it means that the battery is not being charged. This might...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Although your car is nearly brand new, it certainly isn't impossible for it to have a failed battery. If it cranked over slowly as it was starting, it could be an indication that the...

This is an indication of either a clutch hydraulic system that needs to be filled or bled, or a defective clutch pressure plate. The clutch hydraulic fluid level needs to be checked and the clutch hydraulics bled to...

This suggests that you may have low tire pressure in one of your tires. The ABS light may also come on as a result of this for a couple of reasons. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at...

You may have more than one problem on your car. Your funny noise may be the axle or bearing. the vibration on acceleration is in the axle or bearings. The vibrate when braking may be in the brake rotors. I...

When the DVD player and the CD player on your vehicle cannot eject a disc it is because the loading/unloading motor in the unit has failed. Besides taking the unit apart to retrieve the discs there is not much that...

The overheating should be resolved first as continued operation of the engine while overheating can damage the engine. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level (including that due to leaks), a faulty thermostat, a plugged radiator, a...

Hello. The first thing to check with any electrical device is to check the fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it and try the wipers again. If the wipers work, then you are set to go. If it blows...

Hi there. It sounds as though the idle air control valve (IAC) may be sticking. It is not uncommon for carbon to build up in the valve, the computer will try to overcompensate to correct the slow reaction inside the...

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, turning on AC or engaging the brakes). The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The issue is very likely a fault with the wiper switch. While there can be some electrical testing done to verify this, the switches are known to go bad after being used for that...

Hi there - your thinking is good! Fuel supply can certainly prevent full engine performance. Checking fuel pressure, including while running and under load, is a good indicator. Make sure the fuel filter is not clogged, the fuel pressure regulator...

Hello. It is possible that the your 2003 Lexus SC430's computer is draining the battery during the time that it is not being driven. It is never a good idea to let a car sit for extended periods of time...

Hello there, a few different faults can cause the daytime running lights to stay on. The most likely would be the headlight switch, DRL relay, or a wiring issue. Have a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose your...

It is difficult to say what is going on with your Vue without being there. This will likely have one problem that is causing all these issues. The removal of the BCM has probably made this more difficult to diagnose...

Hi there: The smoke that you're seeing is evaporated steam caused by an overheating situation. This could be caused by several mechanical issues going on inside your car such as a coolant leak, an obstruction in the coolant lines (like...

Hello. It is common to lose a small amount of air over time. Usually about a pound or two of pressure a month is normal. If it is leaking faster than that then it amy have something stuck in the...