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Can't close driver's side door
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...
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Air doesn't get cold enough
There are many components to consider when the air conditioning stops working. The major components are electrical, and blown fuses cut the power. A low refrigerant charge will cause poor function, and a low charge would be very likely due...
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Dash lights not working
Hi, have you checked the fuse for the instrument cluster? This is a quick and easy check, however, if the fuse is blown, it blew for a reason, so replacing it is only a temporary solution. As the circuit will...
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How do you store just one phone number from your phone in the HandsFreeLink?
While you can import entire phonebooks (on some phones) into the HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, you can also add specific names and numbers if you want. This is handy if you only want to store a few close friends and family...
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What are the controls on the air conditioning and heating system panel?
The air conditioning/heating system of your Accord ensures that you’re able to remain comfortable at all times, despite hot or cold weather. There are several important controls on the panel, listed from left to right below: Fan: Turn the...
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Getting a diagnostic code P0410
Hi, there is no way to know what exactly is wrong with only a diagnostic code because there are always multiple reasons why the code could have been set in the first place. In this case, the computer has detected...
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Gas leaking out of car
Hi. If fuel is leaking from your vehicle, I would recommend you stop driving the vehicle immediately, and have it serviced as soon as possible. Gasoline is highly flammable, and driving a vehicle that is leaking gasoline is very unsafe....
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Oil pressure low
Hi there, thanks for writing in. It's very possible that the crank position sensor is either sending faulty data or is broken and needs to be replaced. The car is shutting off automatically as a safety precaution due low pressure...
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My car is not starting.
It is possible there may be a loose connection somewhere that is not allowing the power to flow properly. Often this can be caused by a loose ground fastener or a broken battery cable connection. Consider hiring an experienced technician...
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power steering belt, power steering wheel
Hello, One of the pleasures of driving a newer car is the comfortable steering. When it suddenly becomes too difficult to turn your wheel, that can be an alarming feeling! There are a few different possibilities as to why your...
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I am trying to figure out what type of differential a car usally has?
Think about the differentials in a different way. The non-driven wheels already spin independently of each other, and therefore needing a differential is not necessary on those wheels. On driven wheels, the drivetrain must be able to power both wheels...
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Clutch sticking
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...
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How does call waiting work with the HandsFreeLink system?
Call waiting is pretty standard on cell phones today, and the HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system is designed to work with it. When you receive a notification that there’s another incoming call, you just need to do the following: Press the...
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Car idles and then dies
Hi, A problem like this can be caused by many things. Anything ranging from a vacuum leak, to a problem with one of the engine's sensors. As the nature of this problem can vary widely, I would recommend having a...
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Check Engine Light is on 2004 Toyota Camry
Hi there. The Check Engine Light is an indicator that you have a problem in one or more systems of your car. You would need to have the computer scanned to see what codes are stored and have them diagnosed...
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Car not moving
Hi there. Im unsure of the issue you are reporting. There are countless amounts of issues your vehicle may be experiencing. If your vehicle is stuck in park there is a brake switch that commonly goes out on vehicles, that...
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Possible damage
Hello. If you recently had your vehicle serviced by a shop and this occurred right after then you really should take it back. It is possible that something went wrong and it may be as simple as a loose connection....
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Oil leak near plug
This generally indicates a failure of the oil plug crush washer/gasket. Retorquing the plug may stop the leak. If not, the oil plug and gasket need to be checked. If the oil is rather new, it can be reclaimed in...
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My BMW 320i has smoke coming from the left side of the engine
You could have a small oil leak or even a coolant leak. When the fluid drops on a hot surface, it burns or boils. Coolant and oil leaks are easy to distinguish if you can get where you can smell...
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Distributor gear is missing teeth
The teeth themselves cannot be replaced on a distributor. If the teeth are missing the whole distributor will need to be replaced. It is also a good idea to have your spark plugs and wires replaced at the same time....
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Car makes horrible noise going over bumps
Hi. It could be the struts, but then again, it could be a lot of things. Some other usual suspects include the control arm bushings, link pins and ball joints. A trained mechanic will be able to listen to the...
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Car stuck in Park
I would check and see if the brake lights are working. If the car will not shift out of Park and the brake lights do not work, this usually means that the brake interlock switch is faulty, and needs to...
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Something dragging under car
Hi. There are quite a few parts that can become loose and drug under the vehicle. Most of the time it is the skid plate under the front of the car. This plastic part will become loose and then drag...
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Power steering return hose leaks.
Check the clamps and make sure they are tight. If not, the line may have to be replaced. A Fluid leak like this can come from several different places. The hose can experience high pressure, especially where they meet with...