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Thank you for your inquiry. There are different options to take into consideration with diagnosing this issue. A restriction in the fuel delivery system is a likely cause. The fuel builds too slowly, enough to start the vehicle, but not...

Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic tensioner. If so, it will be assembly that is spring loaded and pivots to maintain a constant specified pressure on the belt. If it is so equipped, there might be a problem...

That Year Cabrio might have drum brakes or disk brakes on the rear.I'm guessing that your car has drum brakes on the rear. If that's the case, there may be something coming loose in the brakes that rolls around in...

The fuel filter was a good first move, and it could be the fuel pump, but it could also be a pressure regulator, a problem in the air flow meter, or any part of the intake air system. There are...

Engine overheating with AC on is generally caused by one of two possibilities. One, is increased engine load caused by a failing AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement). The AC compressor adds rotational load to the engine and if the compressor is wearing...

Sounds like you may have some internal leakage in the brake master cylinder. The brake master cylinder, if it is leaking internally, will maintain fluid level and allow the pedal to drop. It is possible that the leak is small...

Hello. It would first be necessary to determine where the shift linkage is disconnected. It can be disconnected at either the shifter or the transmission. Next, an inspection of that area will be necessary to determine the cause of the...

I have seen this same scenario many times. The problem I believe is from a clogged catalytic converter. When they become clogged they restrict the flow of exhaust gas and the engine can not operate efficiently. I would recommend having...

It needs to be determined where the leak is coming from. Is it engine oil? Power steering fluid? Transmission fluid? Some leaks are easy fixes, some can be quite expensive. A qualified mechanic from YourMechanic can come out and diagnose...

Brake pads can be accessed by unbolting the brake caliper from the torque plate. If you are installing new brake pads, though, such must be done at the same time that the brake rotors are re-surfaced or replaced and all...

Hi there. What seems to happen is the input shaft on the transmission was not turning and the transmission was lockup internally. This caused your engine to raise high up and make the engine fully extend the engine mounts. When...

This is a common issue with many Volkswagen models and is often times related to the security system. The doors and trunk have sensors on them that are armed when the car is locked or the alarm is set. Occasionally,...

There are several possibilities that can cause an engine to fall on its face when it hits certain RPM ranges. It could be a fuel delivery issue, air issue, or an input sensor such as a crankshaft sensor or mass...

There are several possible possibilities, as these are kind of noisy cars. Failed strut mounts and bearings are a common source of noise when turning. Wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) also make noise while turning when they fail as well. It's also...

It is possible that you may have a leak somewhere in the AC system. However it is normal that every few years your air conditioning refrigerant will need to be serviced, as the refrigerant is a gas and does slowly...