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With the fuel injectors, I would simply make sure all the gasoline has dried out of them. Place them in individual locking-type plastic bags. Bubble wrap around them if you have it. The exhaust manifold should need nothing more than...

The BCM or body control module controls all of these items and there is a technical bulletin to get the BCM reprogramed. The reprogram should fix the issue for you. The dealer will have to do the reprogram for you....

Leaks normally will leave a white residue or wet spot at the leak source. If the leak is not obvious a cooling system pressure test may be necessary to determine if there is a leak present. Another possibility could be...

Hi Matt. Thanks for sending your question tonight. Usually, there are two reasons why this will occur. First, if the spring inside the seat belt is broken, then you'll typically replace the entire unit (as it's more difficult to attempt...

A number of things can cause a crank / no start condition. First, you must check for the basics. Is the engine getting fuel? If not, the problem could be a bad fuel pump and/or bad fuel pressure regulator. ...

Any number of components can cause a stalling issue. It can be as simple as a vacuum leak, to as severe as an engine control unit or more. If there is a vacuum leak caused by a broken intake hose,...

This is typically what occurs when the window motor or regulator fails. Most of the time, it is the motor. The motor could have already been getting weak, and when this occurs the motor can lower the window because it...

You may not have to, however it will make getting to the water pump much easier. This is a job where it is a matter of convenience if you have the time and patience, however if you are in a...

Typically, the grinding sound indicates that the material on the brake pads has ground down to a minimal amount resulting in the grinding sound you are hearing. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to...

You have several issues but to prioritize, you should have the check engine light issue(s) investigated and resolved first. Following that, if there is a power steering malfunction, that would be addressed and finally if you have a faulty gauge...

Engine stalling while driving is typically caused by a problem with the ignition system. Plus, the fact that you can restart the vehicle after cycling the ignition leads me to believe the problem is electrical. The first thing I would...

A faulty air mass meter could cause drivability issues and not throw a code right away. The air mass meter is one of the sensors that help sets base injection timing. If the sensor is reading correctly but is within...

Hi There, If you drive for a period of time without coolant in the vehicle, this could have potentially caused damage to the motor resulting in a damaged cylinder head gasket which may cause the car to overheat intermittently, however...

P0604 is an internal memory error in the ECM. It will need to be replaced. It may be possible to get a pre-programmed ECM for you to put in, but this would be a question to pose to your local...

Depending on the model of Saturn that you have, the vehicle may have electric power steering. If the vehicle has electric power steering, it is possible that an electrical fault may exist. This fault could be located in the relay,...

Hello. It sounds like some damage was done to the suspension parts on the passenger's side. In this case there are several parts that will need to be replaced. This parts include: the strut, inner and outer tire rod, knuckle,...

If your car is equipped with the keyless entry keypad, it came with a default access code. This five-digit code lets you work the locks from the keypad. However, you can also change it to something else if you prefer....

The sunroof could fail for either electrical, or mechanical reasons. The sunroof module takes inputs from the switch. It then uses this information to control the sunroof motor through a dedicated relay. A problem anywhere in this system could prevent...

Jumpstarting a car made in this century is always a risky business. Even if you do everything right, the resulting power surge can damage the cars electronics. If you hook the cables up backwards, there is a spark and the...

If the shock has worn out bushings or the U bracket was overtightened it may be hitting metal to metal and U bracket is rubbing metal of shock. Check bracket and shock bushings.

In order to estimate the transmission overhaul the labor for a 2 wheel drive remove, overhaul and install the transmission is 14 hours labor plus any parts needed. The parts will include an overhaul kit plus any broken or defective...

Based on the information you provided, there is no obvious connection between the starting circuit fault and the noise that occurs in reverse. Unless the issue is wheel bearing, brake, or axle related your supposition about the noise being from...

It is not clear if the check engine light and the other issues (the PRDNL light and the no start) are connected. The OBD-II trouble codes should be downloaded though as they may provide key clues to resolving this. You...