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No power to the fuel pump and the fuel relay is not getting power.
Hello. If you there is no power to the fuel pump or the relay, then there may be a possible electrical issue with the vehicle. I would first verify that the main EFI, fuel pump, and ignition fuses are not...
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High idle after throttle body cleaning
The idle is going to be high at first until the computer relearns the idle again. Cleaning the throttle body allowed more air to enter the engine, and the computer is compensating by adding more fuel. The idle will relearn...
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Gas pump stops every few seconds while re-fueling. It takes a very long time to fill up the tank.
As you may know, the charcoal canister is what absorbs and stores the fumes in the tank. If the charcoal canister is not working correctly, the fumes will still be present while refueling and cause the gas pump to kick...
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Passenger seatbelt light comes on when no passenger is in it
In your vehicle, the occupant detection sensor detects when someone of the appropriate weight is sitting in the passenger seat. It then sends this information to the occupant detection module. The occupant detection module also receives a signal from the...
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Need to reset or bypass the anti-theft system. Everything works just won't start.
Hi there. Try removing the battery cable for 13 minutes and operating everything in the car with the battery disconnected. Then when the battery is connected, reprogram the key fob remote to the vehicle and unlock and lock the drive...
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What does the vehicle stability assist (VSA) Warning Light mean?
The vehicle stability assist (VSA) Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When the light illuminates, then there is either a problem with the VSA system, or with the hill start assist, and the vehicle should be inspected. Tip...
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where is the bank 2 sensor 1 located on a 2010 ford f-150
When it comes to a Ford, cylinder #1 is on the passenger side of the vehicle, so that makes the passenger side Bank 1. Bank 2 is the driver's side of the engine. Sensor 1 is the sensor in front...
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When I turn the key, the engine jumps and shakes the whole car but it won't start.
Hello there. You have several different issues going on with your 2003 Nissan Sentra. If the white smoke was seen immediately after the valve cover replacement, it is likely the oil burning off of the plugs. If the car is...
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I've filled my washer fluid up but the light saying it's low is still on
The low fluid sensor is mounted inside the washer tank. The sensor may have been contaminated with different typed of cleaning fluids or contacts blocked with debris. I would recommend cleaning out washer tank and sensor to see if this...
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Jeep shaking at 55 MPH
This is a very common problem with Jeeps. There are several components on the front suspension that can cause this violent shaking concern. First would be the steering stabilizer: This looks like a shock absorber and does just that,...
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What does the liftgate ajar Warning Light mean?
The liftgate ajar Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when your trunk is not properly closed. Secure your trunk properly, and the light will turn off.
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Is it normal for the crankshaft pulley to be stuck if the car is off. The serpentine belt is removed.
The only pulleys you should be able to turn by hand when the serpentine belt is not in place are: the water pump, alternator, and power steering pump pulleys. The air conditioning compressor has a clutch on it that should...
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Location of bank 2 sensor 2 f-150 ford pick-up oxygen sensor
The bank 2 sensor 2 is on your right when facing the truck from the front or drivers side. The sensor is in the exhaust after the catalyst. The bank 2 sensor 1 is just below the exhaust manifold before...
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why does my transmission shift hard from 2nd to 3rd
Hi Samuel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In this case, I would tend to agree with the transmission specialist. The 2009 Ford Fusion and Focus (along with a few other years) are notorious for having a rather aggressive shifting automatic...
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My vehicle is idling at 1,500 rpms... why does this happen and should I be concerned?
High idle should be corrected as it will cause harsh transmission engagement, waste fuel, and make it difficult to stop the car as the engine surges ahead. High idle can be caused by a faulty idle air control valve (IAC...
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code is p0340 i change camshaft position sensor but still shows same code .any help or advice
Hi there: The problem with changing out the camshaft position sensor is that sometimes the issue is actually due to the sensor wiring harness; which might be the reason this OBD-II error code was triggered initially. The P-0340 trouble code...
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What does the Transmission Hot – Idle Engine message mean?
The Transmission Hot – Idle Engine message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when the transmission fluid is too hot, which prevents the transmission from cooling properly. When the DIC displays this message,...
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My car makes a sound like a loud fan when I accelerate after slowing down or stopping
It is possible that your engine is getting hotter than normal and is kicking the fan on harder to assist with cooling. It is likely that if the issue got any worse that a warning light may come on. I...
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How do you check the transmission fluid?
Keeping an eye on your transmission fluid is vital. While you should follow Ford’s recommendations on scheduled services, you should also make sure you monitor the level of fluid in the transmission to prevent potential serious damage. Here’s what you...
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Overheating after replacing water pump, thermostat and coolant temp. Sensor
Hello. That hole in the water pump is there to let you know when the bearing in the water pump is failing. It starts leaking when the bearing is going out so that it will be replaced prior to a...
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Front wheel rumbling/rattling noise at consistent speed, or when accelerating hard and letting off of gas...
If the sound is a bit of a clunking or clicking sound when accelerating hard, this may be related to bad CV joints. What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a...
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Anti-theft system issues after leaving key in overnight. Car won't start.
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your security system may be activated and needs to be reset. This likely happened as a result of leaving the keys in the vehicle overnight. The procedure for resetting the security...
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Headlights automatically turn on by themselves at night when the car is off
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having issues with the headlight circuitry. This may mean that the sensor, photocell, body control module, replacement headlight, or a fuse/relay has failed. Something is allowing power to be sent...
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Frozen water in the reservoir instead of antifreeze
Hi there: Most of the time, when the coolant overflow reservoir freezes up due to water being put inside, it can cause cracking; since they are typically made of plastic. The best thing to do is to remove the bottom...
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Toyota Camry battery light and ABS light came on while driving. 10 minutes later made it home and cut off the car 20 minutes later
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. When the battery is very weak, this may inadvertently cause other warning lights to come on, such as the ABS light as a result...