Your Kia has struts in the front and shocks in the back. The original equipment part numbers for the struts are 546614D101 for the right hand side and 546514D101 for the left hand side. The part number for the rear...
If you are losing power to electrical system when you turn key on and try to start it then you may have a bad alternator not recharging the battery. Have the battery and charging system tested if you can get...
If the hard starting issue began immediately after the pump install, a possibility is the fuel delivery (pressure and volume) characteristics of the new pump are far enough off stock (or your just prior pump), that the engine either floods,...
Hi There, Code P0506 relates to the idle air control valve, specifically that the idle speed is less than the target idle speed by 100 RPM or more. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is...
Hi AJ. Thanks for contacting us today. Duralast is a brand name of a particular strut mount, so it's not required to use the exact same one. However, it is highly recommended to replace the strut mounts anytime replacing struts...
If you have a new battery, you should be able to drive for a few hours and be able to restart the car a couple of dozen times even if the alternator is not working. So I suspect you have...
Hi, thanks for writing in. In order to determine which parts are compatible for your Suzuki vehicle, I would recommend consulting with your local Suzuki dealership. They will be the best suited to tell you which modules are compatible with...
Check with your Chevrolet dealer regarding a recall (Chevy #15386) regarding a loose tie rod end on some models of Volt for your model year. This would definitely cause a clunk under the conditions you describe, and is a safety...
Hello. Low idling issues can be caused by several faults. Typically they are an effect of poor fuel and spark efficiency. When diagnosing this type of issue, you will want to start with the easiest parts to check, and work...
If you purchase a new vehicle, you want to break in the engine by driving it carefully at first. For the first 300 miles, you should try to drive it as safely as possible at varying engine RPMs not exceeding...
Hello. We will be happy to assist you. There are few things that I recommend you have a technician check on your vehicle. Being that coolant sprayed everywhere they would want to check the electrical connectors and wiring for any...
From what you've described, you may have hurt the ECM when you did this but at least it starts. You may be able to test the system to see if the idle air control valve is the faulty component that...
If this is happening primarily at stop lights, it may be related to a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. This is a unit in your car's intake system that monitors the flow of air into the engine and...
It sounds like you may have an over fueling situation going on where the motor is being provided more fuel than it can efficiently burn, resulting in the raw fuel smell you describe. This can happen for many different reasons...
Hi there - there are 3 {motor/transmission mounts](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) for the engine and transmission - which mounted as a single unit. The rattling noise could be a number of things depending on when the car is making the noise - while...
The problem is most likely caused by a built in relay inside the TIPM or totally integrated power module or also called main engine fuse box. These go bad all the time and can cause accessory problems like you are...
Hi There, It sounds like your vehicle may be a bit low on transmission fluid or you may potentially have a bad transmission control solenoid. As you know, the transmission works on hydraulic pressure built up from the fluid inside...
The problem sounds like a misfire in one or more cylinders when under a load. The fuel system pressure would need to be checked to see if you have the correct amount of fuel pressure to run the car under...
It is great to see that you have been trying to tackle your Corvette's overheating concern head on. From the description provided it seems that a lot of components dealing with the cooling system were replaced. From that, I can...
The code P0015 is a bank 1 timing over retarded warning. The P0030 code stands for the heated oxygen sensor malfunction, which also pertains to bank 1. The oxygen sensor malfunction could be due to a failed sensor, heater, or...
The shifting problem you are having may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the...
This is caused by the wiper motor. Replace the wiper motor and it will fix it. First check with dealer for any possible recalls that will fix this for free and if not replace motor.
Hello - I believe you have 2 different problems: one related to the Check Engine light, and second - something loose in the front suspension which rattles only while the truck is in motion. Check for problem codes - most...
Hi there. Check to see if the fuel pressure on the fuel rail and see if the fuel pressure is around 45 to 65 psi. Run the engine up to a higher rpm and see if the fuel pressure drops....
Based on your description, I would recommend checking your oil level to ensure that it is full. The noises you are hearing can often occur due to a low engine oil level. This could be because of a leak or...
