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L4-1.3L

The crankshaft sensor is located on bottom right fron of motor near crankshaft pulley.

Hi there - first thing to check is the fluid level in the transmission. If the fluid is low (if the axles are out, is the fluid very low also?!), the transmission will not engage gears (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/does-an-automatic-transmission-have-a-clutch) correctly. Check for...

If when turning the key you hear a loud click or latching noise, that may be the starter gear kicking out to contact the engine flywheel in an attempt to start. Test the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/service-battery-cables) while trying to start the...

It seems you have a few things going on. As far as the steering issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/steering-wheel-does-not-respond-properly-inspection) goes, this may be fixed by having the vehicles suspension alignment adjusted. Next, have an experienced technician, like one from YourMechanic, scan the vehicle...

It sounds like you have internal damage to the wiper motor assembly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-motor-replacement). Sometimes the linkages (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-linkage-replacement) break and prevent the motor from transferring motion to the wiper arms. To have this diagnose and repaired, a certified technician from YourMechanic,...

Hello. It is not normal for your clutch to have problems after being replaced a year ago. The cause of this is most likely due to a failure of the slave cylinder. There are other less common causes for the...

A knocking sound is not a good sound to have. It could happen in a number of places. It could either be in the valve train or could be a piston rod or crank bearing worn out. Either one is...

I'm going to take a leap and guess that you have a problem in the connection at the coolant temp sensor. In the older cars like yours, an interruption in the circuit at the coolant temp sensor could cause a...

Hi there. Raise up the vehicle and put it on jack stands. Start up the engine and put it into gear. Watch to see which tires move. Put the transmission in neutral and put the transfer case in 4WD high....

First have an experienced technician, like one from YourMechanic, look the vehicle over and read the fault codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) from the vehicle. The trouble code may unveil a problem causing the rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection). Otherwise make sure the maintenance has...

The level sensor may be at fault giving off a false reading and having the car turn on the warning light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/warning-light-is-on-inspection). This is an electrical problem in the case that an electrical component has failed. I suggest hiring an...

Hello. If the tire is seizing up it is typically from the brakes. The drum brakes on this car will cause this if they are worn out, or if one of the return springs are broken. It can also occur...

Hi, a few things can cause a car to die while in traffic. Battery connection is one thing. Check the terminal and make sure it has a clean connection. Inspect the drive belt to make sure its intact and not...