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Hello there, a variety of faults will cause your 1998 Ford Taurus to blow cold air when the heater is on. Some of the more likely issues are the vehicle is low on coolant, Air blend door actuator fault, failing...

The pressure sensors inside the tire are part of the fill valve. The sensor has a battery in it that is similar to a watch battery or a vehicle remote battery. The sensor is supposed to be totally sealed to...

There is a parasitic load applied to your battery with the ignition is off. Keep the test light on the battery and turn on one thing at a time and watch the light. If the light goes out, then that...

Hi there. Without knowing the specifics about your vehicle, such as make, model, year, or being onsite to physically complete a brake inspection, it is very difficult to tell you how much work will be required. However, if your brakes...

Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. If all fuses and the battery check out, then it sounds like there is a ground issue. Check for corrosion on the black ground cable for the battery. Make sure all connections are...

You will need to check the one way clutch pulley on the alternator to see if it operates as it should. First remove the belt. Then using a plastic or non conductive blade and put it in the alternator rotor...

Before you go replacing any additional components I would suggest calling a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, to come to you and diagnosis the no start problem for you. It will save you from guessing on what is the problem....

Hi there. Thanks for sending in your question today. If your transmission shifts hard into gear when it's cold, the issue is likely some debris stuck in the hydraulic lines of the transmission. Having the transmission fluid flushed and filter...

This is not an easy question to answer for you since unforeseen component failures can cost thousands of dollars. Some of these major repairs could be a transmission or engine replace or repairs. Between now (106000 miles) and 200000 miles...

Do you get a different response when unlocking the vehicle with the key fob first? In this case, there may be some confusion in the anti-theft system which should be looked into by your local dealer. Often disabling the anti-theft...

Hello. It sounds like you may have some contamination in the brake fluid or a brake master cylinder that is not releasing properly. I usually check the fluid first. I do a few tests on the fluid to see if...

This issue is very common and is typically related to a worn out ABS Speed Sensor. The function of the speed sensor is to monitor the way the tires rotate, and make sure that the ABS system is triggered if...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The engine may be in a protective shut down mode that wont let it start, or it may be seized. It is hard to tell based on the given information. You will want to...

This is really easy--take off the fan belts. Start spinning the pulleys by hand and if the pulleys have gone out, you'll feel the bearing rattling or shaking or it'll be very hard to turn. It's very easy to check...

You may have damaged the systems when last you disconnected and connected the positive cable to the fuse block and without using the battery ground. I would recommend disconnecting just the battery ground, and then leaving it off for ten...

This is not a common problem and your vehicle may have a bad control motor that shifts the transfer case in and out of 4WD. You will need to have the system scanned to see if there are codes to...

You should disconnect the hose on the turbo to see if you see indications that the turbo has oil in the intake. The oil seals in the turbo may start leaking and will cause the smoke you are seeing. If...

Unfortunately, no trouble code was mentioned with this question. Catalytic converter failure will usually cause trouble codes that are related to the oxygen sensors due to the fact that the oxygen sensors pick up their data based on the performance...

The moving components of the belt drive system use bearings to offer free smooth movement and reduce the effort necessary for the engine to drive the accessories. When the bearings fail, a pulley will often start to make noise or...

The daytime running lights are mild headlights that can be used when driving your vehicle during the daytime. The daytime running lights will automatically turn on when the headlights are not turned on, the car is running, and the shifter...

Hi Evanie. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Generally speaking, acceleration issues while climbing are typically caused by ignition system parts or fuel system components that are worn out or clogged with excessive carbon deposits. Essentially, the engine struggles to correctly...

Your display screen can easily become dirty or greasy, since it is a touch screen. To clean the display, simply rub a dry, very soft cloth over it. If that does not do the trick, dampen the cloth slightly and...

A few things can cause rough starting like you have described. The usual culprits are issues with the battery, starter, fuel pump, fuel filter, or the ignition switch. I'd recommend enlisting a qualified technician to help you check these components....

As you know this code is related to the intake manifold and may be caused by several potential issues such as the following: Intake Manifold Runner Binding Or Sticking Faulty Manifold flow valve Manifold flow valve harness is open or...