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Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1995 Lincoln Continental. The symptoms you describe are a bit unusual, as it is most common for a vehicle to do the opposite, start easily when cold, and then have difficulty starting later...

The beeping sound in the reverse mode can be very annoying. Click here to view the steps to disable the beeping alarm. If you need further assistance with your back-up alarm, then seek out a professional, such as one from...

If you did not see any problems with the oil except it was low then I would suggest having oil and filter replaced. The coolant color would need to be checked to see if there is a problem since some...

It depends. If only a bolt needs to be replaced, the price "sounds" high but even that response is speculative because there might be a lot of disassembly work to get to the bolt and then, of course the wheel...

Hello. If the Check Engine Light is on, then it would help to know what codes are coming up. The computer codes would help a mechanic find a starting point to determine the problem. From the description of the problem,...

If the vehicle is leaking brake fluid, I would stop driving it, and have it serviced as soon as possible as your braking system is essential to road safety. Braking systems operate using hydraulic pressure, so any leaks are a...

This sounds like one of the few possibilities left would be the coolant fan switch. This is a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. You may want to test the power to this switch. When these switches become faulty they tend...

Hello there, when you see that many codes it can take some work to sift through all of them. Usually only a few codes will remain once the codes are cleared and the vehicle is driven. These remaining codes will...

Hi there. If you cannot close the driver side door, then perhaps there may be a problem with the latching mechanism inside the door. I would suggest having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the vehicle's door...

It’s vital that you are able to drive without distractions, without objects rolling around in the cabin, and without anything impeding your control of the car. Here are the most important precautions to follow when driving: Don’t adjust the...

Yes, if it's bad it creates vacuum leaks, and when you get vacuum leaks, it gets wrong data to the computer and it gives the wrong amount of fuel to the engine. The air-fuel ratio is mixed and that can...

Hose leaks are caused by a variety of issues. The first of these issues is, of course, normal aging. As the hose material ages, it becomes weaker. The hose has been subjected to innumerable thermal cycles (heat up and cool...

There are several potential reasons for your car not to start. Here are the steps you should take to troubleshoot the problem: Turn the key to on. Does the starter engage? If it does engage, is it slow? If...

The near stalling when you push the gas pedal is a consequence of the air fuel ratio being off as the throttle admits more air to the intake. The causes of the "wrong" ratio lie somewhere in the fuel delivery...

Your external USB port is located in your glove compartment. To connect to it, simply plug the USB cable from an external music device into the USB port. Then press the AUX button on the stereo system, and you’ll be...

The clutch hydraulic system would have to be checked first, to make sure that it is moving the clutch pressure plate in and out. If it is working properly, then your clutch pressure plate has a problem, and the transmission...

The codes describe the conditions in the circuit. A low sensor voltage code may not mean the sensor is bad, it might mean there is a problem in the wiring harness or in the relay for the sensor heater. I'm...

Hello. Your coolant should be changed as regular maintenance. The coolant in your car should be changed about every 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Having it changed will help the engine and various other components last longer....

Hi. It is most likely that the window regulator is bad or the window came off the track. I recommend you have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic visually inspect your window to see which is the failed component.

I'm not entirely clear, but I believe that you are saying that your AC is not working, but your concern is not with the AC but that the lack of a condenser fan will cause the car to overheat. Some...

Using descriptive words to give us an idea of what kind of problem your experiencing is very important in a situation like this. Descriptive words like moaning, squeaking, popping, clunking, etc., can really help give us an idea of where...

Replacing parts until the car is fixed can be a very expensive way to do a repair. A thorough diagnosis can save you time and money. But if you have misfire codes, the last digit of the code should indicate...

Unfortunately, there can be several different reasons that could duplicate the sound of a knock in the engine. With the information provided being limited, it is difficult to determine what the cause of the knock is. In a best case...

There is a pin that locks the steering wheel when the key is turned off. If you turn off the key and you have pressure on that pin from the wheel, the ignition will be very hard to turn. Try...

Hi. If your oil is dripping onto your exhaust, I suspect that the leak may not be coming from the oil pan, as the oil pan is usually below the exhaust. A certified mechanic can inspect the oil leak and...