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Door popping noise
Hi, a certified technician would be able to inspect the exhaust system to find the leak. As for the door making a noise, typically it is from metal rubbing. You can check the seam in the panels for damage. If...
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My freestlye is throwing code P0845 how should we resolve this?
Hi There, Code P0845 relates to a pressure sensor that is not functioning properly. When the PCM or TCM receives a signal from this sensor, this information is used to control when shifts are made according to hydraulic pressure in...
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Car independently accelerates - 2013 Porsche Panamera
Make sure to stay in touch with Porsche on this issue. It is possible the Idle Air Control valve, which "adjusts" engine idle speed, is faulty, or is receiving an incorrect signal to raise the engine RPM (say for air...
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Window wiring harness broke
Hi there. I'm assuming the connector on the wire harness is broken and now one of the wires has broken. One of the things you could do is locate another matching truck in a junkyard or being parted out and...
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Is my transmission failing?
97 Thousand miles is pretty early for a transmission failure on your car, but not unheard of. Your description of the sound actually made me think of a front wheel bearing, though I wouldn't usually describe a wheel bearing as...
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Rough idle and RPM fluctuation
Hi There, As you may know, the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor senses engine load and generates a signal that is proportional to the amount of vacuum in the intake manifold. The engine computer then uses this information to adjust...
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Water in engine
If you have driven through a large amount of water, to the point where the engine has inhaled water, the engine may have been damaged. It is possible that only some basic maintenance services alone may fix your issue; I...
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I have an oil leak and a low oil pressure light on.
Sounds like it could be the oil pressure sensor. Have a technician test the sensor to determine if it needs to be replaced. I definitely would not drive it until that is checked because you could do damage to the...
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when I break my car goes back and forward
It is possible that you have warped brake rotors or loose suspension parts. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine if any free play in suspension parts or run-out in the brake rotors exists....
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Car is not getting fuel. I changed fuel pump and checked the fuel pump relay. It was in good condition. What else could it be?
This may likely be related to the fuel pressure regulator. This is a unit that helps to maintain the fuel pressure in the system. When this is not working, this may cause an erratic fluctuation in the fuel pressure or...
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Car doesn't want to stay running. Low engine power and "throttle disabled" keeps coming up on the screen.
Hi there. This is an indication of a faulty throttle position sensor. This is a sensor that monitors the position of your foot on the gas pedal relative to the throttle plate inside the throttle body. As you move...
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is it too late to get undercoating for a week old 2017 Toyota Prius
No it is never too late to get the car undercoated unless your car is already rusted out. You may need to have the under car washed of any dirt or salts that may have got on the undercarriage. ...
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Rear tire is loose.
You should not drive the vehicle since your car may be damaged and unsafe to drive. It sounds like the lower link arm or control arm has broken. I strongly suggest you have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic...
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Wire harness problem
Hello. Depending on which wiring harness it is, the source of the power needs to be checked. A continuity check of the wires also needs to be done to make sure there is no break in the harness. Electrical problems...
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Whole Car shakes while driving
It sounds like you may have a failing or worn out wheel bearing. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the...
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Smartkey not working like it should
A basic check of the key fob battery should be performed as issues can arise from a dying battery. If the key fob is malfunctioning it could be a connection issue. The smart key can be reset and re-calibrated to...
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Replacement oxygen sensor going dead
Hello. I need more information in order to pinpoint this concern as your vehicles V6 engine comes equipped with 4 oxygen sensors. I need to know whether or not the concern is turning on the Check Engine light, making the...
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Car not turning over.
From the description of the symptoms your vehicle is experiencing, I can tell right away that the starter and battery are likely not the culprits. While most people assume a non-starting vehicle is due to a bad battery or a...
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TPMS light staying on
Hi. There are many problems with the Honda TPMS system. Honda has a proprietary TPMS system and can only be reset by the Honda dealer or somebody that has a Honda TPMS scan tool. I recommend taking the car to...
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I keep getting OBD-II codes P0171 and P0174
Since you have codes that both banks are lean then the problem will most likely be from air entering the intake manifold after the mass air sensor. The idle air control valve should not have any air leaks from the...
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My car won't start and is completely silent.
Sometimes electrical components in the ignition cylinder can cause this type of problem; while in other cases, the starter, starter relay or ignition coil can be the reason why your Jeep is not starting. The best way to save time,...
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Gear shift stuck in park
There is a high failure rate on your vehicles shifter assembly. Inside the assembly, there is a bright pink plastic cylinder that pulls the shift interlock spring. The problem is that the tab that holds the spring is very thin...
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I have a g35 04 the car over heated when I was driving and I added coolant and tried to turn the heater on as well but it wouldn’t
Hi Merks. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically when your car overheats and there is no heat coming from the heater, it's due to an obstruction of debris inside the heater core, or a damaged heater core itself. It could...
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Air vent problems - 2006 Buick Rainer
Hello, thanks for writing in. Either your blower motor is bad or the blower resistor is bad. You should also check the cabin air filter to make sure it is not clogged. If you would like to have this done,...
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Catalytic converter
It is possible that the O2 sensor on bank 1 is what has failed. Many times catalytic converters are replaced when the O2 sensor is actually the problem. This can also happen in the exact opposite way where the catalytic...