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Hello. If all of these occurred at the same time then the battery and alternator need to be checked. If the alternator is not charging or if the battery is bad then this will occur. If that is fine then...

The multi-information display will show you the average fuel economy, as well as another trip meter item. To choose which item you would like displayed alongside average fuel economy, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition to On, while making...

Your oil pressure gauge works by using a sending unit that is mounted down on the engine block that reads the oil pressure inside the motor when the engine is running. As the engine RPM's go up, more crankcase pressure...

Hi there. If your troubles instantly occurred; meaning your were driving just fine, then the engine shut down and no longer starts, it's likely that you damaged an ignition or electrical system component. Although the distributor or cap and internal...

I am assuming when you say it won't start in this case, the motor will not turn. It's an important distinction to make. Is it a "Crank no start", or is it a "No crank". With the crank no start,...

Greetings and thank you for writing in with this question! We first need to separate “wheels” and “tires.” Wheels are the metal (aluminum or steel) piece that the tire (black rubber) mounts to. Tires should generally last longer than 30,000...

Hello. If the tire is seizing up it is typically from the brakes. The drum brakes on this car will cause this if they are worn out, or if one of the return springs are broken. It can also occur...

I did a little research on this and yes, you can. One hitch that will definitely work is the Curt 13129 Trailer Hitch. There is ample space between this hitch and the sensors for the lift gate.

Hi there. If the bolts to the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve are frozen in place by rust, you could put a small blow torch to the bolts and get them cherry red and then try to remove them. If...

High idle can be caused from several things. Your Saturn's extremely high idle is likely being caused by air leaking into the intake manifold. It's called a vacuum leak. This can be caused by a hose that has fallen off...

Hey there. You may not be able to get a new remote for the system you have. This is considered an aftermarket alarm even though it was installed by a Ford dealer. Your only choices with the system is to...

If you can lock and unlock the door using the driver's door switch but not the remote, then you may have a remote communication issue. If pushing the unlock button twice does not unlock the door, then your lock's module...

Hi there. From the description you have provided of your vehicle's starting trouble and throttle surge, it looks like you have already tried replacing many parts on the car.Replacing parts without a diagnosis can be expensive and time consuming without...

Hello. The automatic volume control can be turned off by navigating through the vehicle's menus. You also have the option to set it to low, so that the volume change is not as drastic. The system is designed to automatically...

Hi Cesar. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several brands of car batteries that tend to last longer than most. Interstate, Optima and Duralast are among the best for cold cranking amps, which is really what makes a battery...

Hello. This issue can be caused by a failing catalytic converter or by a bad oxygen sensor. As for driving the vehicle, if it is not lacking any power then it should be fine to drive. The only time a...

Engine coolant circulates through the heater core located behind the dash to provide heat. If coolant is not circulating properly, hot coolant will not flow into the heater core. Possible causes are a water pump that is not spinning properly...

Hello. If there was not a timing belt on the engine already then you need to be careful about turning everything. As long as you are taking it easy and being vigilant of any binding you can turn each of...

Locating water leaks can be tricky. The most common leak I come across is the drain for the AC evaporator that is located inside the car being clogged. The evaporator is the part of the AC system that cools the...

Hello there, many different faults will cause your 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan to run poorly and shut off. The most common would be the spark plugs, plug wires, coil, fuel pump, fuel filter, alternator, vacuum leak, battery, wiring harness fault...

Hi there. A sensor on the accelerator pedal arm sends a voltage signal to the ECM (or related control module), which then commands the throttle body to open or close. Voltage signals sent from the ECM will activate the throttle...

To prevent potential engine damage, use only engine oil meeting BMW Long-Life rating LL-01 and of the correct viscosity according to your Owner's Manual. The following products "might" meet the BMW LL-01 specifications, however, you will have to check the...

If the car is struggling to start, the most common cause is the battery. If the battery voltage is low, not only would it cause starting issues, but it would not provide the proper voltage to all the car's traction...

If you make a mistake while using Uconnect, or change your mind about what you want to be doing, you can use the cancel command. Just press the Uconnect phone button (which is placed on either the steering wheel, or...

If your engine is overheating and all of those parts have been replaced, It is possible that the engine itself has a restriction inside the cooling system. A restriction will not allow the coolant to flow through the engine properly...