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WHY IS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST.??

Keep in mind there are several "classifications" of white smoke (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection). If it is thin and dissipates quickly you should not be majorly concerned. Most white smokes are a sign of coolant being consumed and burned in the engine. This...

Car won't go over 35 mph

Computer controlled engines can put the car into a “limp” mode when certain codes are set. This is usually to prevent further damage. It’s hard to say what the problem is without knowing what code is set. If the engine...

Car steering is vibrating when going on high speed example 100 kmh. Replaced cars ball joint still steering wheel vibrates,

You should have the tires balanced and checked for problems with tire separation. If they are okay then have axles and suspension checked for problems like bad axle cv joints or bearings that are loose.

I have a Fiat 500 Abarth 2015. I ran the gas too low home. I put gas. been 30 min no start

It is possible that the fuel pump could have been overheated due to the low fuel level. If the fuel pump overheats it may not work. If the fuel pump does not work the engine will not receive Fuel and...

Clutch is squeaking after 30 mins of driving, when pressed down or released

It may simply be that the pedal needs lubrication. If you can squeeze up under the dashboard with a can of WD 40 you may be able to sort this out yourself. If not, you can contact Your Mechanic to...

Car cabin smells of AC refrigerant at times and now the AC is not cooling after about a month of filling it .

If you have detected a refrigerant and oil mist in the cabin, then an evaporator "area" leak is likely. However, any time there is one leak, the entire system should be pressurized (whether pre or post repair) and tested for...

How do you replace steering angle sensor on a 2013 Fiat 500e?

Hello, thank you for writing in. Often the Steering Angle Sensor can be re-calibrated when it has lost connection. A manufacture qualified technician can perform this programming for you, unless you have access to a quality OBD-II scan tool. If...

My headlights suddenly will not turn off

Hello. If the headlamps will not turn off then I check the obvious first just to make sure that the switch is not in the on position. If the switch is correct then most of the time this is caused...

Loud humming at 55mph through to 65mph coming from the front of car not wheel bearing and had new tyres 2012 Fiat 500

Hi there - not sure how they checked your wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings), but they are still the leading suspect. If the noise is proportional to road speed (increases with road speed), or gets louder when you are on a freeway...

Hi, my engine light has started to flash and my car is shuddering and getting worse - especially when stationary. The engine light

Hello, thank you for writing in. The symptoms you are having can come from a range of different issues with the vehicle. There may be a sensor that is failing, low fuel pressure, a spark and ignition issue, or an...

Oil light comes on when idle

I would recommend checking the oil level. Sometimes when an engine is just slightly low, the oil light may come on at idle simply due to the lack of oil pressure when the motor is not working as hard. Be...

fiat 500x revs but wont start, has hissing noise when when to start and a little afterwards. there is also a smell of freeze spray

Depending on the hissing sound you are referring to, this may suggest you have a bit of a vacuum leak, which may be preventing the motor from starting. High idle speeds or in some cases rough idle, stalling and hissing...

I have a Fiat 500 sport I went to check the oil in the water and the water was a dark brown what would cause that

If you did not see any problems with the oil except it was low then I would suggest having oil and filter replaced. The coolant color would need to be checked to see if there is a problem since some...

Fiat dash lights are all on, says check power steering, esc not available, abs not available, etc. looks like all the warnings

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator as the symptoms you describe are common when battery voltage is low. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine...

Alfaromeo giulietta engine fault code P1064

Hi there. The code you've listed is an OBD-II trouble code that the sensor has detected a fuel pressure problem. In many cases, it's due to a blockage of fuel within the primary fuel rail or the return hose. It...

Hi. My wifes fiat 500 1.2 8v engine became weird on idle.

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New clutch, now car briefly loses power uphill as if the breaks are being lightly tapped. Also sometimes revs high without power.

Hi there. Fiat's are notorious for having clutch system problems. The clutch system on a Fiat is also one of the most difficult to adjust. In fact, a discrepancy of less than 0.010" can cause the clutch to slip. When...

my car feels like it wants to stall when I have to stop at lights

Hi there. You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...

My car always stuck in neutral I'm trying to put into drive still showing neutral, putting in R still showing N 2015 Fiat 500

Hi there - your Fiat "automatic" transmission is actually a 6-speed, dual-clutch manual transmission, with some rather sophisticated electronics and actuators attached to it. These boxes are notoriously complicated, with incredible complexity in the transmission controllers themselves. Your controller is...

The handle on the exterior of my car has snapped off. If I replace to handle will I need to swap over the lock barrel?

Hello, thank you for writing in. Without knowing the model and year of the vehicle, it is difficult to tell what kind of replacement parts you have as true options. With that said, you are likely going to be able...