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Jeep won't shift from second to third
The information provided for your Jeep Grand Cherokee is limited so it is difficult to point you in the right direction. However the symptoms lead me to believe that your vehicle may have put itself in “limp mode”, meaning that...
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My jeep is hesitating sometimes, almost like a misfire, but it feels like it's from the rear of my car. What could it be?
Hi, thanks for writing in. This may be a result of a couple of different things. You mentioned you just out 31" tires back on the Jeep. If it may have had larger or smaller tires on it before or...
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I have a 2000 Chevy blazer won't go in 4wD.
There is a device on the transfer case that makes the mechanical engagement that allows power to be transferred to the front wheels. If the power and ground signals are present here and there is no engagement, suspect the actuator....
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A lot of fluid came out from the front of my car. I think there is a problem with the radiator.
The leaking fluid could be from your radiator. The radiator is at the front of your car and contains antifreeze or coolant. Any damage to the radiator can cause a loss of antifreeze or coolant. In addition, the radiator hoses...
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2003 Ford Focus is overheating
It could be. Around 2000 many manufacturers including Ford started using plastic water pump impellers. In this way they messed up one of the worlds simplest and reliable devices. The center of the plastic impeller can get loose and allow...
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fuel tank filler neck broken
The filler neck is readily available. For example, if you input your year, make and model and search on "fuel filler neck" at Car-Part.com you will find an exact match for your truck with available vendors and prices. New ones...
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Tiptronic transmission -reverse gear slide 2002 VW Jetta
Hello - your problem looks like it might be a problem with the valve body of the transmission. Wear within the valve body results in low clutch engagement pressure - forward or reverse - and slippage as you have noticed....
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I can't remove the rear brake drums.
You should use heat to the drum around the hub and then spray rust penetrant spray on the hub and drum holes. Make sure you have loosened the brake shoes so you can get drum off. If still cannot get...
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Hear rattling under the hood
Hi there. Many components make up your cooling system. If any of these components are not functioning properly, it will cause your vehicle to overheat. If your vehicle is not leaking any coolant chances are that your radiator fan(s) are...
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I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne an I turned the car on to warm up an it started to Idol on its own on the dashboard it said the the en
The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a reduced engine power diagnostic is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will get this issue...
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There is a ca clunk sound when shifting into reverse.
Hello. The technician you had look at the vehicle is correct. The symptoms you describe are that of faulty engine mounts, the torque mounts more specifically. This is a common issue on your particular vehicle and can be resolved in...
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Do I have a problem with the electrical system?
Hi, thanks for writing in. The charging system is not very complicated. If the alternator and the battery are absolutely 100% good, no doubts about it, then the issue is likely a bad ground. Both the battery and the alternator...
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How much should it cost to repair an airbag controller?
Hello - yes, by all means this should be repaired! Without it, your airbag is just dead weight in the vehicle, and offers no protection in the event of a crash. Was the vehicle in an accident which damaged the...
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Wheels are not riding smooth
In the process of refinishing the wheels, the personnel at the dealer should have rebalanced the wheel and tire assembly as well. You may want to return to the facility to have the balance of the wheels checked or take...
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Wheels locked
Hello, from what you describe, I think you had one of the air springs in you suspension give out. Most Range Rovers have air suspension at all four corners. When one of the air springs leaks, the car will usually...
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Overheating/no leaks
Hello. If the cooling system is not leaking, then the engine is consuming the coolant. This is usually attributed to a faulty head gasket. Does the oil have any signs of coolant or water in it? It will look like...
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Rough idling and shaking very bad at low rpm's.
Hi there. Check the fuel pump relay to see if its activating. This sounds as if the fuel pump relay is having an intermittent sticking off condition. The relay may be getting too hot and shutting off causing the pump...
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Changing the camshaft position sensor
You do not need to do anything special when replacing camshaft sensor. If you want a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to come and replace the cam sensor for you. You will need to clear the codes for the computer...
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PCV valve and scheduled maintenance
Any time an engine has been neglected like this you should not hesitate to do any repairs to start to get the vehicle back on it's scheduled maintenance. You should have the PCV changed and change the oil and filter...
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module or unit?
Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle Check Engine Light on with lots of warnings and exterior lighting acting weird, sounds like there may be a charging system related problem. I would recommend not driving your vehicle...
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Car overheating after replacing radiator
The hissing sound you are hearing is most likely a source of a leak in your cooling system. I would recommend having a cooling system pressure test performed on your vehicle by a qualified technician. This pressure test will pressurize...
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2006 Pontiac GTO - Trouble codes P0300 and P0496. Feels like misfire and/or out of fuel
Hi There, Code P0496 relates to the EVAP system, specifically indicating that the system has detected more flow than normal during a non-purge condition. This means that the system may be trying to purge excess pressure or fumes form the...
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My truck jumps and shakes when accelerating
It is possible for problems with the ignition system to cause this issue, including spark plugs or ignition coils not firing under load. You should have a scan for trouble codes done to check for codes related to the misfiring....
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Clicking noise is much louder when accelerating. What's could that sound be?
The clicking sound may possibly be rocker arms that may need to be adjusted. When these are incorrectly adjusted or too loose, this causes a bit of play in between the rocker arm and the valve spring. As the engine...