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This sounds as though you are having multiple problems that would need to be addressed. The broken latch may be the cause of the dead battery, but not the Check Engine Light illumination, or the radio not working; the radio...

The possible causes of what you describe include include vacuum leaks and EGR system faults, a faulty idle air control (IAC) valve or circuit, faults in the fuel pump control circuit or fuel pressure regulation, defective spark plug(s) or ignition...

You may have a bad blower control amplifier and should try to replace it first. If still have issues then the main control panel may be having issues and can be tested with a scanner for failure codes and then...

Hi there. In most cases, when a transmission will not shift into higher gears, it's due to transmission fluid problem; either it's obstructed in the hydraulic lines, a torque converter issue or inner seal that is damaged. I'm not quite...

The trouble code P0180 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0180-obd-ii-trouble-code-fuel-temperature-sensor-a-circuit-malfunction-by-jay-safford) could be related to the no start condition if the fuel is frozen from extreme cold or if there is water in the fuel. Also, if the fuel gets too hot and vaporizes, that can...

The fuel trim numbers mean that the fuel is leaned out. If the number is at 0, then there is no change. If the numbers go to a positive increase, then the fuel system is leaning out. If the numbers...

It sounds like you may be having an issue with your starter. I would recommend having your starter professionally tested with a digital multimeter. This test will determine if battery power is reaching the starter. If battery power is reaching...

Hello. If the fuel pump is not coming on, and the fuse and relay are good, then it may be possible that there is a problem with the pump or the fuel pump circuit. The first thing I would do...

When you ran the fuel pump dry of fuel, the fuel pump may have seized up. Fuel pumps use the fuel in the tank to keep it cool so it does not overheat and also lubricates the internal parts as...

There are a few common causes of the transmission shifting like this. They include the transmission fluid level being low, transmission shift solenoid, or the transmission torque converter. Any of these can cause harsh shifting that can be intermittent. I...

The code P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn) is due to the left bank of the engine running lean and has reached the rich limit for the ECM. Try to have the injectors cleaned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-use-a-fuel-injection-cleaning-kit-by-ed-ruelas) and run only high quality fuel that has cleaning...

It is hard to say if the A/C blower stuck on and the dash malfunction/engine shutdown are related but they are both a consequence of electrical problems. The stuck-on blower is easy to diagnose as all you need do is...

The water pump is a possibility although when water pumps fail they usually leak or make noise. It is more likely that there is a restriction of some kind in the cooling system. Since the radiator has been replaced, the...

Hi there. In most cases, when a car won't start it breaks down in two specific areas. First, the engine is not getting enough or the correction ratio of air and fuel mixture or second, the engine can't ignite this...

Hello - there is only 1 crankshaft position sensor on this engine. It is located on top of the transmission bellhousing at the rear of the engine (driver side). For assistance, I recommend a crankshaft position sensor replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) performed...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. With the repairs that you have already made, you may want to turn your attention to the water pump and the radiator. Make sure after the fan clutch replacement that the fans are...

Hi there. In most cases, when you crank over the vehicle but it doesn't start, it's caused by one of three items. First, the sequence the technician recommended was to attempt to clear an error code that disables the ignition...

The crankshaft position sensor is typically externally mounted on the engine near the crankshaft pulley. I would recommend checking near the crankshaft pulley for this answer. If you need help with the replacement of the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement), I...

The most common cause of this is either a charging system issue, such as the alternator or battery, or low fuel pressure from a clogged line or failing fuel pump. Either the charging system or the fuel system can have...

There may be a bad component in your suspension that has worn out and is causing the vibration and swaying you're experiencing. There could be various problems at fault here, I recommend having your vehicle examined by a certified mechanic...