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A broken hose is plausible. Certainly, there is a large coolant leak. Regardless of whether the leak is due to a broken hose, or another cooling system component has failed, if you request radiator hose replacement - suspected leak ,...

No. You should look at the ignition switch not supplying power to the ignition when it is in the run position. This is the most common cause of stall after starting. The ignition switch supplies 12 volt power to the...

Hi there. Your vehicle is experiencing a leak. Whether it is in the brake master cylinder (not visual) or an external leak by the wheels can be determined only in person. It is also possible that shop did not bleed...

Your vehicle having an idle issue is likely due to an air leak in the intake system or a sensor. Diagnosis of this problem is difficult on your year and model of truck. Finding the issue may be quick or...

The click noise you hear is the starter relay working but it may not be sending power to the starter solenoid. You would need to try and replace the starter relay that is clicking and see if it cranks. If...

There may be a wiring issue in the speedometer circuit, or the gauge in the instrument cluster may be bad. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to help diagnose and repair your speedometer concern....

The coolant in the engine has the job of removing heat from the engine and releasing the heat by way of the radiator. The coolant is circulated by the coolant pump. If there is a pressure created internally other than...

The door open Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When one or more of the doors is not entirely closed, then the door open Warning Light will turn on. When the vehicle is in motion and one of...

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when your ABS is not operating properly. Since your ABS is a key part of your brake system, you should have your vehicle inspected...

Hello. It is possible that your heater core is clogged, which may cause a vehicle to overheat. It is also possible that after having other components replaced, there could be air trapped in the cooling system. This may cause a...

Yes. I would replace the tensioner at the same time since the only addition would be parts and there would be minimal labor added since you are already removing the water pump. The tensioner is most likely just as worn...

Unfortunately, this is a common issue with the Grand Am's wiper system as they age. Either the wiper linkage has worn out and broken or the transmission in the wiper motor itself has stripped. The wiper motor will need to...

The totally integrated power module on these cars have been known to cause various intermittent problems. Sometimes these modules are reprogrammed to fix issues with them and other times the module has to be replaced. You can try to have...

Hi there. Check the exhaust system for any heat shields that are loose. If the heat shields are loose, you can try to tighten them up. Some heat shields are welded in place. If there is no loose heat shields,...

Anytime an engine is overheated you may warp or crack the cylinder head that may cause coolant to get into one or more of the cylinders. You should first have the cooling system pressure tested to see if the cooling...

Hi there. This is unfortunate and I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. It sounds like there could be either wiring or controller damage. Do any of the servos move during switch operation? If not then there is a...

This sounds unfortunately like a blown head gasket problem. The fluctuation in temperature and white smoke is usually a sign of this. I would suggest having the coolant tested for traces of combustion gases which will indicate if the head...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The service manual calls for the oil and filter to be changed every 3000 miles. If you would like help changing your oil and filter, have a technician...

Based on the information you provided, it is possible that a failed seal in the turbo is allowing engine oil into the intake. The result would be increases carbon buildup on your DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). Usually a flashing Check...

If you feel play in your steering wheel this may be caused by a faulty intermediate shaft, loose tie rod ends/ball joints, or a faulty rack and pinion assembly. A good steering system inspection by a professional would be my...

Hello and thank you for your question. It seems that the 3rd and 4th clutches inside the transmission are slipping. This is the reason why you are hearing a ticking noise under the transmission and it seems to not shift...

I have seen this concern with your Jeep Commander before, not only through my own personal experiences, but also from other certified mechanics working on this vehicle. Through some tag team diagnostic skills, we were able to determine that one...

Unfortunately, if you do not have a replacement or a spare key, you will need to have the car towed to a Ford dealership to purchase a replacement key and have it programmed to your vehicle.

Hi there. A common solution for a radio that does not work is to have a mechanic check any fuses or connections that go to your stereo. As for your speakers not working, this may be due to a loss...