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Hi - since the repair history, and the on-going brake problem symptoms seem a bit murky, I would recommend a brake system inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose...

It appears from the description that there are multiple issues going on with your Cadillac Catera. A blown head gasket will definitely cause both acceleration issues and white smoke emitting from your tailpipe. Before we can address the possible transmission...

Hello. I'm sure this is been done but ensure that the clutch release bearing and a whole clutch kit was installed when you replaced the clutch. A complete couch job consists of a pressure plate, a flywheel, a clutch disc...

When it comes to a starting issue, you will want to begin with the battery. The battery can have enough power for the electronics, and not have enough power for the starter. Attempt to jump start the vehicle if you...

You could completely remove the oxygen sensor(s) from the vehicle and that would not prevent the engine from starting. However, if you have a bad coolant temperature sensor which prevents the ECM/PCM from adjusting the air fuel ratio at start-up,...

Black smoke coming from the exhaust is usually an indication of a rich fuel condition. When this happens, this can be the result of many things such as faulty fuel injectors, a failing mass air flow sensor or a faulty...

You got a loss of power due to a fault with the system closing the throttle as a built in safety factor. The reduced power indicator is telling you that it went in to a failure mode and caused the...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. A vehicle overheating could cause harm to engine components such as sensors, fuses, spark plug wires, pistons and gaskets. The vehicle most likely overheated due to a faulty water pump and thermostat...

Hi, there could be multiple things involved with this issue. An engine requires three things in order to run by itself; fuel, spark, and compression of air. It sounds like the engine is able to run for a few seconds,...

With the age of your vehicle, it is common to expect a ticking noise. Your vehicle is known to have a problem with the PCV system, especially the 'trap' canister and the hoses. I would recommend seeking a certified mechanic,...

Code P0622 relates to the alternator not working properly. This code can sometimes come up when the battery is weak. I would recommend testing the battery first and if it checks out OK, then the problem is likely the alternator....

Jam protection Jam protection is the term used by the manufacturers when discussing this safety feature. All power windows have a few parts in common. Window motor Window regulator Window switch Window glass Up relay Down relay ...

This is a common symptom of a failing crankshaft position sensor and as the code indicates, this means the sensor needs to be replaced. A crankshaft position sensor is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed...

You should be able to go into your LCD display and got to headlight delay settings and set to the amount of time to have the headlights stay on after leaving the car at night.

There are many possibilities for a stall/no start. I suspect that may be related to the oil change. You need to see if the oil is full and the oil filter is the correct one. If the engine locked up,...

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Hi - most likely the reverse light switch is working erratically. It is mounted on the gearbox, and is subject to vibration as well as oil on the switch contacts. I recommend a reverse light switch replacement by a mobile,...

Yes, it is possible to add an external horn, although it is not clear to me why an additional horn (in addition to the original horn) would be necessary to pass Virginia inspection. YourMechanic can perform a Horn Replacement Service...

If the cassette player does not play, then get a cassette cleaner and try cleaning it first. If this does not work, then the radio will need to be sent out for repair, or the radio would need to be...

There are several reasons that this could happen. A system voltage dip or spike can cause all of these systems to illuminate their indicators or a fault that compromises the drivability of the engine such a mass airflow or oxygen...

There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially...

It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak of some kind resulting in the code you have indicated. Although there are several codes that may cause this, in general they will usually refer back to an air or vacuum...

The noise associated with steering at low speed is not related to the fault causing code P1717 to display. The steering related noise could involve the power steering pump and/or drive belt although there are other possibilities. To pinpoint the...

Hi, have you taken the car to get the computer scanned? Typically when the ABS light is on the Check Engine Light should also be on, this lets you know that the computer has detected a fault in the ABS...

Hi there: The EVAP system is comprised of multiple components. Although the gas cap removal is the easiest job to complete and the source of many of these problems, another common issue is caused by the EVAP vent solenoid. When...