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Camshaft position sensor exhaust Port location
Hello. In order to answer your question I would need to know what engine your vehicle has. For most vehicles the exhaust camshaft sensor will go on the cylinder head, on the exhaust camshaft side. That is the side...
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Battery won't charge
Your 2008 Lexus LS460 may need to be moved to have easier access to the battery. The battery needs to be checked and the starting system operations verified. The battery could be dead, or there could be another problem within...
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Car having electrical problems
Based on your description, I will assume that absolutely nothing powers on when you open the door, insert the key, or even turn the key to the On position. If this is the case, the vehicle's battery may have died....
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Failed smog check
Neither of these issues should cause you to fail a smog test. Smog test look at your cars emission output. The radiator might be leaking and need to be repaired but it has nothing to do with your emissions. The...
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Vibration in drive shaft 2011 Mercedes S550
Hi there - there is a flexible coupling in the driveshaft that connects the transmission to the driveshaft called a "flex disk" or "guibo". This disk is essentially a rubber and fiber donut that flexes as it transmits power, and...
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What do I need to do to maintain my suspension?
Proper vehicle maintenance is the key to getting long life out of your vehicle. From oil changes to tune ups, most people keep up on these maintenance items to ensure that their car performs well. Your suspension is no different...
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My '98 expedition, it drives fine for a while, then after a few hours, when sitting still, it idles rough then shuts off.
After some testing done to verify the EGR valve flow to see if the valve is intermittently sticking open causing the stall. This can be done using a scanner with the capability to open and close the EGR valve and...
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The ABS and VSS lights are on!
Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...
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Engine code p0430
It may be possible that the fuel tank fuel injection additive has caused the catalyst to not be able to clean the chemical you put in out of the exhaust stream causing the catalyst sensor to not work correctly. As...
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I want to buy a 2006 Mazda 6 with 141,000 miles on it. Is this a good car?
Hi Ashdin. Thanks for contacting us today. The Mazda 6 is a hit or miss type of vehicle in regards to reliability. Some of them have no mechanical issues, while others develop transmission problems after about 10 years. However, the...
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How do I remove the cylinder head?
The cylinder head bolts on this engine are tightened to 65 ftlb or 88 nm. Over time the bolts that go into the cooling system passages may have corroded in the holes. You should use a large breaker bar and...
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Trunk won't close
Hi there. Usually when a trunk won't close, it's due to the trunk lock latch being damaged. This is something that can be replaced by a professional mechanic. However, before you decide to replace the trunk latch, you might want...
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Don't know the VIN number
Hi there. It will be hard to find the vehicle identification (VIN) unless you readily have access to any documentation for your vehicle, such as the registration card, insurance documents, any police reports, or vehicle history reports. Otherwise, you (or...
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Hi. 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. How much would it cost, total, to replace the suspension compressor?
Hi Al. Thanks for writing in today. I've forwarded your inquiry to our sales and service department to look into your price quote question for replacing the suspension compressor on your Range Rover. They should be contacting you shortly via...
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Car not going into park.
Hi there. The shift linkage would need to be inspected for bad end bushings that might have falling apart. The bushings hold the transmission linkage and the shifter linkage together. When the bushings go bad, it will make selecting park...
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Battery light and check engine light on
Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'm happy to help. The battery light will come on if the charging system and battery voltage drops below a minimum set by the factory. The check engine light is letting you know that...
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AC blower making clicking noise.
The noise is the blend door actuator for the a/c. The actuator is very common to go bad internally. The actuator will try to move the blend door to a certain position when you turn on or off the vehicle....
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1997 Lincoln Town car coolant leak
A lot of these engines had plastic intake manifolds that crack and leak. First the system needs pressure tested to isolate the leak and then a replacement intake may need to be installed. To give a price without seeing and...
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My 2010 BMW 535 xDrive (n54) is making a ticking noise
It is not uncommon for BMW's to tick, but there are solutions that are helpful. Keeping the revs up (instead of lugging around like it was a big V8) is one way to do this. Keeping it at about 2000...
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Steering wheel jerking
Hello. If there is a consistent jerk occurring, then it is typically a spool valve problem in the rack and pinion. This would require replacement of the entire rack and pinion assembly. It can also be caused by a failing...
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My Check Engine Light is on and will not turn off
It is possible that the recirculation of the oil back into the intake could be causing an issue, if the amount is excessive. However, without reading any troubleshooting codes, there would be no way to confirm why the Check Engine...
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Car overheated
If your radiator is leaking then that will cause your car to overheat. The coolant system is pressurized so if it can not hold pressure then the coolant will begin to boil in the engine causing it to overheat. It...