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If there is a howling sound that comes on when a fan is turned on, then that may be a sign of a potential problem with the fan. Perhaps the fan's bearing has become worn, or the blades have somehow...

If the oil filter housing is integral to the oil cooler, or the housing had to be removed to service the cooler, a professional mechanic with knowledge of the limited service life of rubber seals would have absolutely (guaranteed) replaced...

You were probably right to change the plugs and coils, they needed to be ruled out. But since you're not getting codes for a specific cylinder, your problem is probably a little more subtle. You might be having a problem...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...

The upper are bolt on. For the lower, both riveted and press fit styles were used. The riveted joints can be replaced with the available aftermarket bolt on ball joints. There were many different versions (different dimensions/attachment styles) of the...

With the information you have given it would not be able to be determined if you would have any further problems after replacing the computer. Since the vehicle is over 16 years old and has over 220k miles there is...

The idle air control valve will not affect transmission shift points. The throttle position sensor might though and there are other transmission controls, including electrically controlled solenoids in the transmission valve body, that might be at issue. It first has...

When an engine is burning oil at a very rapid rate, a few different things could be the cause. A broken valve or insufficient valve guide can cause oil to drop onto the piston and therefore will get burned when...

Hello. There are two easy ways to test a starter. One is to measure the voltage present at the starter terminals when cranking the vehicle. Another way is to test the starter with a starting system tester directly at the...

I would want to check the Charging system first, because over-voltage or any stray alternating current can really wreck your control systems. You need to watch the dashboard and be sure to notice whether it is indeed all of the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It all depends on the performance parts that are being installed. You suggest following the recommendations of the kit manufacturer. If the rotors and pads are the same size as the original equipment, then you...

The code is for lost communication with the ECM's data lines. Try to loosen and retighten the ECM connector ground and the battery negative cable ground to the body. Clean and check both these connections and clear codes and see...

Hello, thanks for writing in. I would need to get a little more information from you as to what is actually going on when you try starting it. If all of the work was done correctly, then the engine may...

Hi there. If you are getting the EGR valve to operate in the opposite times, then check the harness for power and see if the power is on with the engine at idle. Check the voltage and there should be...

Hello. If your car dies suddenly, accompanied by a "charge/battery" warning light, it would appear that you are having a problem with your charging system. Given the combination of symptoms you are describing, a mechanic has to first test...

All of the codes are important to resolve and it is likely that the engine is performing sub-optimally due to the underlying faults that have caused the codes to set. Some of the codes implicate the air intake system and...

Hello. P0770 is the code for a lock up torque converter shift solenoid malfunction. The lock up torque converter shift solenoid controls the fluid pressure of the torque converter, and the rate and timing at which it locks up. This...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Several issues will cause faults with the bulbs. If the dim fog light and broken headlight are on the same side, this is a good indicator that there is an electrical wiring issue. Essentially,...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. The brake pedal being lost is likely related to a hydraulic leak and the brake pedal being hard might be related to a faulty brake booster. When changing the ABS pump the...

Hi there. From the description you have given, it would appear, the front wiper motor may still be operating. The ticking noise could be, the motor turning and wiper linkage is disconnected. You could attempt to get a visual through...

The code P0171 is due to the left bank of the engine running lean and has reached the rich limit for the ECM. Try to have the injectors cleaned and run only high quality fuel that has cleaning additives. This...

Bad connection can be confusing. They are touching and the connection may even be tight, but electricity doesn't care about what our eyes see. Electricity happens at the atomic level. A bad connection is a loose connection or a surface...

For an issue like this, a certified mechanic will need to inspect the vehicle and determine exactly where the problem is located. However, it sounds to me like you have a problem with a sticking caliper or a fluid leak....