Belt loose on car, temperature goes the middle when sitti...
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Mechanic01
270 days ago
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So it sounds like a shop threw a bunch pf parts at the vehicle without diagnostics, Did you pay for a diagnostics to be done?
Customer
270 days ago
I did. At the time he said I believe that one of my spark plugs were misifiring and a lv code ? I believe but when I took it back to him because it was still doing the same thing he said nothing came up
Mechanic01
270 days ago
yeah that would be a simple diagnostics procedure to find the fault , so they owe you a mega refund for misdiagnosis, and they need to still fix the vehicle,
Customer
270 days ago
Are you able to tell me what it sounds like that is going on with it?
Mechanic01
270 days ago
somethings going on with the charging system, and there is either a wrong type of plug installed or there is a coil or signal to coil failure, I couldn't say specifically without doing some tests
Customer
270 days ago
Okay thanks also does that also have to do with the temperature gauge as well? I notice when it does that my temperature gauge goes up to the middle and once it goes back down it's okay and I can drive again without the shaking. I checked my radiator it's full and it appears to not have any damage.
Mechanic01
270 days ago
sounds like you may have a issue with the belt and or cooling system like a fan, there may be a few issues going on here
Customer
270 days ago
Okay that sounds much better than what I was told. I did notice that while my car was running the fan wasn't on. Also he did say my belt was loose and that is why it squealsHowever when I cut the air on it did run but I felt hot air under my hood
Mechanic01
270 days ago
sounds like that guy doesn't know what hes doing, I would try to get a refund and seek a better mechanic
Customer
270 days ago
Okay thank you I will take it to the dealership I just wanted to be sure of what it could possibly be before wasting more money
Mechanic01
270 days ago
yes when you take it in ask for the master tech ONLY to work on this, and before you approve anything if you have any questions you can always come back and chat with me so we can make sure your getting a good diag and quote for repair
Customer
270 days ago
Okay will do and thank you again so much!
Mechanic01
270 days ago
your very welcome
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