The blower motor is removed from behind the glove box on passenger side. You have to remove lower air bag and glove box assembly for access to blower motor. The motor can then be removed.
Certain engine faults, such as a leaking head gasket(s) or poor engine running condition can cause overheating. If bubbles are coming up in the coolant, you should test for exhaust in the coolant. If present, that would suggest either a...
If your engine has a misfire then that can occur for a number of reasons. If it suddenly occurred during a smog test then something may have been knocked loose during the inspection. It is not uncommon to have a...
Hi there. If your timing chain has broken, you should take your Mini Cooper to a professional machine shop for service, as it's possible that you have internal engine damage.
This is common when the vehicle is low on transmission fluid or has a faulty transmission control solenoid. Automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...
Check the crankshaft position sensor and see if there is a loose wire or if the remote wiring is disabling the sensor. If the wiring is good and the sensor is hooked up properly, then I recommend replacing the crankshaft...
A slow oil leak from the oil pan is usually not an urgent issue, however you will of course want to be sure to check the oil frequently to be sure you do not run low and cause substantial engine...
From the information provided there could be a variety of reasons why your Ford Tempo will not start. The fuel pump may power up and even make noise, but if it cannot provide adequate fuel pressure, the engine will not...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...
The noise should be pinpointed, in case it is relevant to the stalling. There are many causes of stalling but a few possibilities are a faulty mass airflow sensor, faulty engine coolant temperature switch/sensor (typically at cold start only), faulty...
Considering that a pothole was hit, the most likely causes going to be near the suspension. I would recommend having your suspension inspected by a qualified professional to determine if any damage to parts has occurred. I would then recommend...
Both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.5L V6 engines used in the 2004 Intrepid require 4 oxygen sensors, 2 upstream and 2 downstream. If you desire that these sensors be replaced by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to...
Generally, when a water pump is going bad, you may hear a bit of a whining sound combined with the pump leaking. The most common place for the water pump to leak from is the pulley shaft seal which is...
Typically is a spark plug or coil pack were bad, a fault code would be stored and the check engine light would illuminate. However it is not entirely out of the realm of possibility to have a bad plug or...
White smoke while idling is normally reason to believe that your BMW may need the valve stems replaced, however this can also be the sign of bad Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) gaskets. On top of those possibilities, there are many things...
Hi there. There is currently no legal method to disable the airbag system in your vehicle. I understand the situation with the recalls being broadcast via the news and social media. However, the manufacturers are all working on the concern...
What you do next depends on what particular part of the smog test your car failed. The car is tested for HC, CO and NOx levels. Different problems will raise the levels of different pollutants. If your car failed the...
The mist feature allows your wipers to wipe away a temporary amount of water, such as when you drive through a patch of mist. When you use this feature, the wipers will wipe only once. To use the mist feature,...
If there is a stuck exhaust valve, that head needs to come off for a closer inspection. I would look into the low compression on the other head first. Perform a compression test, but also a leak-down test; you want...
Hi - worn, damaged or "soft" control arm bushings will usually make themselves known as "loose" steering, requires more frequent or constant "corrections" from the steering wheel, abnormal tire wear, or the inability to get the front suspension aligned properly....
If you have not lost any fluid in the master cylinder and the pedal goes to the floor, then your master cylinder must be bypassing fluid and not creating pressure. In order to have a mechanic diagnose it properly, they...
Hi there - if both of the known good keys stop working, it is likely the key transceiver in the vehicle has stopped working for some reason. Check for blown fuses, just in case. The Toyota security system software (next...
Hello there, a variety of faults will cause your 1999 Mercedes ML430 to not shift out of first gear. The first step in any transmission or shifting issue is to check the transmission fluid level, condition, and color. After the...
A shaking or vibration can be caused by a number of problems. If it starts shaking above 50 mph and also makes noise when you accelerate then most of the time it is due to a worn out engine mount....
