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Without knowing the specifics, it's hard to say who or what is responsible. I can say that there are some parts rebuilders out there that are turning out some badly inferior products and selling them for very tempting prices. You...

Hello. This is caused by a bad brake vacuum booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-booster-vacuum-pump-replacement). When the booster fails, the brakes will get hard and it can cause a vacuum to leak in the engine causing a misfire. It sounds like this is what...

Hello. If the leak occurred right when the noise occurred, then it is usually caused by a fracture in the fuel pump outlet. This commonly occurs on fuel pumps over time. The outlet fractures and the pressure makes it way...

The wiring on older Volvos, such as with your 1996 Volvo 960, can be a little temperamental and have bad connections. If the ignition coil is good but the coil itself is not receiving the electrical signal from the computer,...

You need to make sure the filter was installed in the right direction of fuel flow. Fuel filters are designed to filter fuel as it flows from the tank to the fuel injectors, the filter can only flow efficiently in...

The two modules should have a part number clearly indicated on the top, if they are the same, then the modules are interchangeable. If there is a suffix A or B or something like that at the end, there may...

Hello. It sounds like you need a brake switch replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement). These switches are a common failure. I usually test the switch with an ohm meter, which will tell me if it is bad. There are also other parts of...

Hello. This is a problem with the wiper module. The module fails internally and causes the wipers to continue to stay on. I always check for power at the module first to see if it is getting the on signal....

I am assuming that once the brake pedal engages the brakes, that the car stops ok. One thing in particular comes to mind and that is seized or binding caliper slides. One piston calipers have to be mounted on slides....

Hi there. From your explanation of the problem it sounds like you are experiencing the onset of a transmission failure. A mechanic would drain the fluid from the transmission and inspect it for metal or debris in the fluid which...