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You will need to lift truck to see of any of the wheels brakes are locking up? If you find the front brakes are locking up then crack loose one line at a time at the master cylinder to see...

You can remove some of the excess coolant from the reservoir, however, if the vehicle is overheating and you continue to drive it that will cause engine damage. If a leaking head gasket is allowing exhaust to be blown into...

Intermittent overheating problems can be very frustrating. But it sound like you've already covered half the bases. Usually overheating problems can be attributed to low coolant, thermostats, or radiators. At other times there may be problems with head gasket leakage...

To play a CD, you will first need to insert the CD. Insert the CD by slowly sticking it into the CD slot, face up. Do not force the CD in; it will feed itself in. When you insert a...

I will assume you are referring to the fan that blows air through the interior vents. In this case the component in question is the blower motor and it's circuit. If the blower motor has a power and ground signal...

Hello. Your codes bring up two completely different problems. The P0455 is for a small leak in the evaporative emissions system. Most of the time it is as simple as replacing the gas cap and clearing the code. If...

That seems a little extreme. It helps to know what kind of contamination you are talking about. For instance, if the car was vandalized and someone has put sugar in the gas tank, then you will probably have to do...

The brand, type, quality, and manufacturer coverage of the scanner you bought will dictate how they read the codes. Unfortunately, not all scan tools are created equal. When it comes to hybrid vehicles, you may want to make sure you...

You will need to set the crankshaft to No. 1 top dead center or TDC. There should be marks on the crank pulley that indicates where this is. If you have already done this, you may be 180 degrees out....

If your sitting still without starting, can you shift it out of drive?

First check to see if any OBD-II codes have set. A real time scanner can be used to check the operation of the throttle position sensor - TPS. TPS faults are a common cause of the symptoms you are describing....

Hello - this problem requires a full-function, BMW specific problem scanner and reset tool. This is usually only available at a BMW dealer. I would expect to be charged for an inspection fee as well as the code reset function....

It is possible that you could be experiencing an alternator failure. When alternators fail, they can cause a number of electrical issues to occur that seem unrelated. My best recommendation would be to have your battery and alternator professionally tested...

The manufacturer has issued a technical bulletin on this condition. They say that this is caused by residual fluid left in the clutch packs inside the transmission after it was shut off and can cause a slight jerk on cold...

Hi there. The shifter in your vehicle has a lock solenoid that locks the shifter in Park until the key is in the ignition and the power is turned on. You will need to remove the shifter from the vehicle...

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...

Hi There, When the thermostat is stuck open, this can cause problems with the engine never reaching the proper operating temperature as you may know. While the thermostat remains stuck open, this allows coolant to pass through the motor unregulated...

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 check engine light came on or blinks when loss of power then have codes checked to see if computer stored misfire or other codes nad may have a problem with one of the coils or spark plugs. ...

With the information that you provided, I would look at either the catalytic converter being clogged, or the actual fuel pressure getting to the fuel rail. As the converter ages, it is possible that the substrate in the converter can...

Hi there. It's quite possible that you have a few things going on with your Grand Caravan that are causing these issues ranging from a damaged thermostat, radiator fan motor, or even an obstruction of coolant inside the heater core....

Hello. The only speed sensor located in the rear of the vehicle will be located in the differential housing. This may be the sensor that requires attention. If our transmission is experiencing shifting problems in first gear, and your speedometer...