The bearing or brushes in your alternator are likely going out. You could also have another issue in your belt drive system causing the noise and lack of charging. A visual inspection of the drive system, a stethoscope to listen...
Hi there. The clicking noise in the right front may be, any number of possibilities. A loose wheel, a wheel bearing going bad, possible brake pad movement, resulting from poor fitting pads, a worn axle shaft cv joint. There are...
If you have already found the reason for the fuel flooding the cylinder then you will need to remove spark plugs and disable ignition and turn over motor to get out excess fuel. Then you will need to replace the...
Hi there, there are several reasons as to why a car can overheat in traffic. Some of the things you mentioned are important context clues that may help rule some things out. The white smoke you mentioned NOT seeing is...
Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. It's not recommended to mix red and green coolant, as the two different coolant mixtures have different maximum heat 'boiling points'. As coolant heats up, it expands. If it's not properly mixed with...
You should check the power steering fluid to see if the fluid leaked out from a leak. If fluid is low then refill reservoir and start and turn wheel back and forth slow to see if steering gets better and...
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,...
The turbo 400 was used on a lot of trucks with the 5.7 engine and should be bolted up if it came out of an engine with a 5.7 or 5.0 engine. As far as the drive shaft and length...
Your car’s instrument cluster contains quite a few different lights, all of which provide you with information about different systems (most of which you activate yourself during the course of normal driving). Here’s a quick rundown of what you should...
The belt buckle can be replaced and should be done by a certified mechanic to ensure the work is done properly and safely. Many of the vehicles today have seat belt buckles tied to the supplemental restraint system, your air...
Hello. Pinpointing where the noise is coming from will greatly help us determine why there is power loss. If the drive train makes noise and the engine seems to lose power, that usually indicates a transmission issue. Have the transmission...
The seat belt pre-tensioners are safety features on your front seats that help the seat belts keep you secure in the event of an accident. The pre-tensioners can only be used one time, and cannot be repaired. If you have...
Hello - the intake manifold on this engine has an upper and lower section. Several gasket manufacturers offer an intake manifold gasket set, which includes all of the gaskets needed to perform this repair. If you are doing this repair...
You will need to try a different key. If the second key works then you need to replace the key that did not work. If the theft system still will not allow the engine to start then you need to...
Your brakes can squeal for a number of reasons. If the brakes are worn out, then the wear indicators can make noise. If the brakes have glazed over from heat then this can occur also. I start by removing the...
I have a great tip for testing why your Lincoln’s shifter is stuck in Park. If your vehicle is on and running, at the same time it is experiencing this stuck gear shifter, it is likely that the culprit is...
Most of us never think about what size our tires are; it's something that usually remains out of mind until getting ready to purchase tires, or thinking about changing tire size. The size of your tires can be easy to...
If you car is overheating after 20 minutes of driving, I would first recommend checking to make sure that the cooling system is properly topped off with coolant. If your car is doing this continuously, I would recommend having a...
I would have a mechanic inspect your steering wheel issue. They can check ABS codes with a scan tool to determine the problem. It may be a bad wheel speed sensor.
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The buzz is most likely coming from the blend door actuator motor on the evaporator case under the dash. The actuator would need to be verified as to which...
Hi there. If your car has overheated, it may have caused your head gasket to warp. This warpage allows coolant to enter combustion chambers causing your vehicle to not efficiently cool. An external leak is not necessary for this blown...
Have a certified mechanic check the operation of the EGR(exhaust gas recirculation) system. In many cases, the fault can come from an EGR valve that is not working properly or carbon build-up blocking the recirculation passages.
When set to shuffle mode, the tracks on the CD will be played in random order. To turn on shuffle mode, press the Random button for less than 0.8 seconds to activate Random mode. Press the button again to turn...
Aleissa. Thanks for contacting us today. When a new battery goes dead after replacement, it's typically due to the alternator being damaged or one of the charging cables not working correctly. In regards to the security alarm, this might be...
Your truck is equipped with Hill Start Assist. Hill Start Assist keeps your vehicle from moving when stopped on a hill. To use Hill Start Assist. Keep the brake pedal pressed to activate Hill Start Assist. Hill Start Assist...
