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Car will not start
Hi there. Thanks for writing into about the starting issues with your 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. After reading your question, it appears that you might have a problem with the ignition switch itself if others are able to start...
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The car is overheating and losing water, but can't see traces of a leak
This may be also related potentially to a blown head gasket. If this is the case you will be losing coolant consistently and the car will overheat. You may also notice traces of white smoke coming from the exhaust. I...
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Fuel pump not coming on car wont crank replaced tps fuel pump
If the fuel pump is not momentarily running and priming at key on, then the fuel pump circuit has to be traced to find the power interruption. The recommended service to accomplish that is an electrical circuit/component diagnostic. With regard...
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Getting error code P0673
Taking your car on a road trip should be fine. This code that you are getting is for a glow plug issue. These are typically only used to warm the car up before starting it. Once you get back you...
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Small Oil leak
When it comes to oil leaks you have to look for the highest point on the motor you see oil and start there. Oil will always leak and go down toward the bottom of the engine and drip there. You...
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I've 60K on front brake pads. They're not squealing/no metal rubbing and are at 6/32nds. Should they still be replaced?
Hello there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight on this. The correct time to replace the rotors on a vehicle will depend on many factors including driving conditions and mileage. If there is no noticeable...
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My car keeps showing safety mode, when the rpm crosses 6000 the cars power reduces and wont move.
The gap between the 6K and the 7K line is considered the red zone. This zone is marked as the over-revving speed for the engine as the valves cannot shut any faster and the timing chain creates too much slack...
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Low Idle and stalling when breaking
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee to die when the vehicle comes to a stop and have a low idle. You have done great in replacing the idle air valve as this is a...
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Car making weird noises and hard to steer.
Hello, by the nature of your concern, I would say that you have a power steering pump that is low on fluid. A power steering pump being noisy is something that should be looked at and repaired sooner than later...
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Car won't charge after replacing battery and alternator
From the looks of it, you have done a lot of work on your Mustang. I can understand how frustrating it must be to get this far but still be experiencing problems with charging. The first question I would ask...
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Bad smell, probably antifreeze leaking
The smell of coolant or antifreeze is always concerning, especially with a car that has such low mileage as yours. Given the symptoms you are describing, the best thing you can do is have your vehicle serviced as soon as...
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2004 Chevy Express makes noise while idling
The first thing you'd want to check is the power steering. A lot of times, they groan on those. If it's not the power steering, a lot of times it would be the transmission. If it's coming from the transmission,...
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smell of gasoline in the front seen when driving after fuel pump and filter replacement
Hello there, many issues will cause a fuel smell in your 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. Fuel smell from spills can linger for some time on the vehicle, especially if the fuel was inside the vehicle at all. If the fuel smell...
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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman jerks to the left upon deceleration
Hi. We will be happy to assist you with your 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The issue you are describing could result from a few possible things. It may be a faulty electronic steering control module causing the jerk. The steering...
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Isuzu 5.2 Diesel Turbo can it run without a muffler
Hi There, You can certainly run the motor without a muffler without damaging anything, however it will most likely not pass an emissions test depending on what state you are in. As you may know, most states require mufflers on...
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Where would i see signs of leakage from a faulty fuel pressure sensor?
Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you want to do is check the electrical connections to the fuel pressure regulator. If the regulator is connected securely, there are no electrical wires exposed or damaged, and it looks...
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i heard yo mu had to replace the wheel hub if the wheel bering damages is tht true
If wheel bearing is in need of replacement on this vehicle then you will need to replace the entire hub assembly with it since it comes as an assembly incorporated with the speed sensor.
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How do I calculate the load carried ?
It’s easy to think that your car can carry pretty much whatever you can cram inside, but that’s not actually the case. Your car has a weight limit, and it’s probably not as high as you think. This limit includes...
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Hi there i have a 2004 ford taurus ses 24 valve dohc the car will run for about 30 minutes than it will shut off had the alternate
Hi Craig. Thanks for stopping by tonight. If your battery is draining quickly, it's likely one of two issues. Either you have some loose or faulty charging system connections (from the alternator to the battery) or you have a parasitic...
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Starter clicks
Hello. The symptoms you describe are typical of a faulty starter or starter solenoid. If the starter motor or solenoid wear out internally they may no longer be able to start the engine properly. A common trick is to tap...
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Check Engine Light on and off, reader gives P0446 error 1999 Toyota Corolla
Hello - the P0446 code is an indication that the evaporative emissions purge valve electrical circuit has had a loss of electrical power to the vent valve that allows fresh air to enter the evap cannister. This could be a...