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Your car has a coat hook that you can use for hanging clothes. The hook is located on the grab handle above the left rear door. To access the coat hook, manually pull it down. The coat hook will fold...

Well, You've hit on many of the common failure items except one. Your car has a large fuel pump relay that is prone to failure and is usually the first thing I look at on the old 124 body cars...

Hi there. Check the heater control valve on the heater hoses under the hood. The valve is controlled by vacuum. Check the vacuum lines and see if they have came off or split. With the engine at operating temperature, check...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are a few things you can try. The most commonly utilized options includes larger and longer tools for more leverage. If you are attempting to save the axle you are removing, you will...

The electronic controls in modern cars have a "warm up program" for emissions purposes. By holding the engine revs a bit higher and longer when the engine is cold, it will warm up faster, therefore pollute less. If you are...

Hello. This happens al lot on this vehicle. The problem is typically the turn signal switch assembly. The switch contact fail internally and cause this to happen. I typically check the voltage at the switch first to verify that it...

Since tires are such an important part of your driving experience, it is crucial that you have the rotated whenever they are scheduled for maintenance. To tell how often your tires should be rotated. Follow the recommended service schedule...

Hi there. I'm not quite sure how we can help you here, besides recommending to purchase a service and repair manual for your Dodge and follow the manufacturers instructions for replacing the transmission and supporting components.

If coolant is not circulating, even with the thermostat removed, the problem may be with the water pump. It could also be a clogged radiator, but is not likely. If the coolant is circulating, the problem could be with the...

I would definitely recommend replacing the resistor if it looks rusty as this can cause corrosion leading to faulty connections which will in turn interrupt the operation of the cooling fans. I would also suggest checking the power continuity to...

The first thing you'd want to do is check the transmission and motor mounts. They all work together. Your vehicle is 14 years old and odds are that the mounts are worn. That's a common thing that happens with your...

This is not one of the services that can be done on a mobile service call due to complexity of the service needed.

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Usually when the engine experiences this condition, the issue is related to the [camshaft]https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) or crankshaft position sensor. These sensors monitor the position of the crankshaft and camshaft in order to determine correct fuel and air ratios. If one of...

If you're going to replace the belts, which is what I recommend, you just start with the outermost belt and work your way back. Off the top of my head I believe the water pump belt is the last one...

The brake system Warning Light is located on your instrument control panel. The brake system Warning Light can illuminate for two reasons: 1. The parking brake is currently engaged. When the brake system Warning Light comes on, make sure that...

Replacement of the fuel tank involves more than just the tank as the fuel pump has to be carried over from the old tank to the new and there are high pressure and EVAP system connections that must be made....

Hi there: When an error code is created, it is stored in the ECU until the problem is resolved and the error code is manually removed from the computer with a professional digital scanner. If the code was never reset...

As long as you can safely shift the transmission without grinding the gears, and the clutch is shifting you should be fine. This sounds like an issue with the clutch hydraulic system. You may be able to have a mechanic,...

This is a common problem with duel fuel conversions. When you start the car, be sure it warms up on gasoline/petrol. Oftentimes, what happens is the LPG fuel conversion kicks in later while still running on petrol/gasoline, essentially fueling the...

The PSE pump is often a victim of drowning. Mercedes really goofed when they decided on the location. As for its function, it operates low power devices like the door locks and the retractable trunk handle and little things like...

Hi Philippe. Thanks for the question today and writing back. If you'd like to request an estimate to have one of our mobile mechanics come to your location and diagnose the root source of this hard starting issue, click this...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. You can use the same bucket seat out of any GM truck whether it is a GMC or Chevrolet from the years of late 1989 all of the way up to 1998. This can...