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Any time you add accessories you take the risk of overloading the electrical system at idle or lower engine speeds. The only recommendations I suggest is that you disconnect the last lights that started the problems and see if the...

Hi There, White smoke indicates that you may have an internal engine problem, such as a head gasket leaking coolant into a cylinder. If white [smoke]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) is blowing out from the exhaust during first 3 minutes of a cold start...

If the engine overheats in the first 5 to 7 minutes of running then you most likely have a water pump that is not circulating fluid or the thermostat is stuck in the closed position. You should start and run...

Hi Nicole. Thanks for submitting your question tonight. There are a few possible issues here. First off, if the check engine light is illuminated, this means that one of the vehicle sensors has detected some sort or mechanical or electrical...

Hello - yes, the serpentine belt (aka accessory drive belt) drives your water pump as well as the alternator, power steering pump, etc. Failure of the belt or tensioner means hot water in the engine is not pumped to the...

There is a leak somewhere and if there is no leak, from an external source, then the engine is leaking internally. My recommendation is to have a coolant pressure test and a combustion leakage check on the radiator. This will...

Your central locking system may have been designed with a control module in the circuit. This is a small computer that is responsible for controlling the different functions of a particular system. It is possible that the module for your...

With having already replaced the belt and the idler and tensioner, I would look at the components next. Something like the bearing or bushing going out in one of the other driven components. The alternator, the power steering pump, or...

The trunk lid open Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when the trunk is open, or not properly closed. When the trunk is closed, the light will turn off. Tip The trunk lid open Warning...

Hello. If you want to submit a complaint about this then you would need to send it to Chrysler of North America. You can call any dealer to get their number and mailing address. More than likely you will not...

Assuming the spark is adequate and fuel pressure is within specifications, an extremely worn out set of spark plugs may be the culprit. It could be a restricted exhaust system (i.e. a plugged catalytic converter) if you had a lack...

If the engine is revving high, but not picking up speed especially in higher gears this is an indication of a transmission issue. The hard starting would not be attributed to the transmission, so another issue could be present, for...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, there are several possibilities for your vehicle's poor handling. The fact you have had your vehicle's front end checked, tie-rod ends replaced, and the alignment performed all leads me to believe that...

If your battery is good that leaves you with 2 likely options. There could be a problem with the connections to the starter from the battery. It's possible that a connection is either loose or badly corroded which will not...

You will need to have the calipers and brake master cylinder inspected for sticking and internal seals problem. If the pedal goes to floor with no leaks then this is the master cylinder leaking internally by the piston cups. ...

Air pockets in the cooling system can cause all kinds of weird behavior. So first of all, be sure the cooling system is completely full by running the car in park with the heater on max and the radiator cap...

The Side View Mirrors come in useful when driving. The Side View mirrors allow you to see cars behind you. These mirrors are adjustable to fit your driving needs. to adjust the Side View mirrors. Turn the Side View...

From the description it almost sounds like an air/fuel mixture issue. Possibly caused by unmetered air being sucked in at closed throttle. The vacuum system should be checked along with the intake manifold gasket. If no leaks are obvious, a...

This is likely a compressor issue. The compressor may be faulty or may have a bad connection. This can be tested several ways. You may have a code available from the computer which explains more about the compressor issue. You...

Hi there. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to...

Hello - there are 2 problems here. The wiring pigtail to the throttle position sensor (TPS) is likely bad and making a poor connection. This is a known problem with this model and engine. Replace the pigtail connector to the...

It is possible that some engine damage may have occurred when this happened. Full Throttle is typically not recommended on many vehicles as it can cause the engine to Red Line. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a...

Based on the information you gave, it sounds like you may be low on transmission fluid, or maybe some other internal transmission problem. The first thing I would check is the transmission fluid level. This is done with the vehicle...