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Hi there. This type of vibration in my history has usually been the result of a weak, split, or broken engine mount or metal fatigue in the body. A visual inspection of the engine mounts can be a quick determination...

If you are trying to turn the crankshaft while the timing chain is off, you may have an open valve that is hitting a piston. This can be a big deal and you can damage the valve if you try...

Hello there, the ABS and cruise control systems work together and any fault with the ABS will disable the cruise control. The most likely causes of the ABS light is an issue with the control module, ABS sensor, or low...

The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...

It sounds like you may have a wheel bearing that is dried up internally and no longer lubricated. This can cause a vibration to be felt in many parts of the vehicle. The best way to check for this is...

Hi Dave. Thanks for taking time to contact us today. Generally speaking, if the engine will crank over but will not ignite, and an engine misfire code has been detected, the root issue is likely going to be ignition related...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. Many faults will cause a rough starting and lack of power with your 2001 Toyota Corolla. The most likely causes of this are a clogged fuel filter, spark plugs, coil, failed fuel injectors, wiring...

The trip odometers display the distance that you have traveled since the last trip odometer reset. They can be reset at any time to start a new trip distance. To access the trip odometers, press the Trip button on the...

If your car is equipped with heated side view mirrors, you have a convenient way to clear away ice, snow and fog from your mirrors. Don’t worry, using your heated mirrors is actually very simple. Just push the rear Defrost...

Your truck comes with a MyKey feature that allows you to restrict certain driving functions to promote safe driving. These programmed features can be cleared at any time. To clear MyKey. Press the Setup button until you see “Press...

Hi There, As you may know, the check DRL indication your vehicle is giving you means that the computer is not recognizing some part of the daytime running light function. This is related to the vehicle's automatic daytime light function...

When it relates to the air conditioning system, the dealership does not have an advantage when it comes to hybrid air conditioning systems. These air conditioning systems require special evacuation machines that are different from that of a normal air...

Your car is equipped with a parking brake that should be used in almost all parking situations, even if you’re parking on what seems to be a flat, level surface. In addition, you’ll need to make sure you’re applying it...

Depending on the terrain where you live, this may be a normal function of the engine downshifting. The vehicle should accelerate slightly when this happens, or should up under an increased load of some kind. With the age of your...

Hi there. I honestly hate hearing horror stories like this and am very sorry this has happened to you. There are several things that could have caused this issue, ranging from the oil service place forgetting to put the oil...

Hi there. The rattling noise could be the drive belt or pulley that is loose when not under a load. When turning the wheels or on highway driving conditions, the noise may not be there for the engine is under...

Hi Taylor. Thanks for contacting us today. A noise like you are describing is often caused by wheel bearings that have lost lubrication and are wearing out. It can also be due to a loose serpentine belt or drive belt....

Hello - while you could re-use the torque converter (both cars use the AODE 4-speed transmission), I wouldn't. Lots of reasons - if the old transmission self-destructed, there is virtually NO chance to get any debris captured in the old...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing are commonly caused by a faulty shift interlock solenoid. The shift interlock solenoid is the component responsible for allowing the transmission to be safely shifted from park and neutral into a gear that transmits...

This is most likely caused by a poor connection to the voltage regulator or the alternator. Try to lightly wiggle the alternator wires all the way from the battery to the alternator and regulator connections to see if you can...

Hello there, you have a few different faults going on with your 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The power steering repair should not effect the vehicle starting in any way. There are many common causes for the vehicle to not start such...

The heater in a vehicle gets its warmth from the engine. The engine has to warm up, and heat up the liquid coolant circulating throughout the engine, before any heat is available for people comfort. During winter, when outside temperatures...

Most if not all starters on the market will include the starter solenoid with the replacement starter for this car. You may be able to purchase the parts separate but it is not common practice since it adds labor to...

Hi - if the engine spins over when you hit the starter, but just won't start - then no, it likely has not seized up. Check the oil level to be sure you did not suffer major oil loss -...