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"In addition to the first comment, if the compressor is noisy or locked up, you will need to flush the system and install a filter on the low pressure side before the compressor to prevent debris in..."

"The good news is that your car is not that difficult to diagnose and repair. Give a good shop in your neighborhood a call. Expect to pay them to perform some tests and figure out what is needed."

"Bring your car by Downing Street Garage and ask for Douglass. This may be an easy fix. Call ahead and ask for Douglass. 303-777-0142"

"The first thing to do is see if you are losing spark or fuel when it dies and won't restart. If it's losing spark, replace the TFI module. Very common of these Fords."

"It may be hard to tell without looking at the car but the timing belt may have slipped a tooth or 2. Regardless of what may be the cause I* would have it looked at sooner rather than later."

"Provided the mirror retainer and stud are not broken, place the mirror under warm water to soften the plastic, then press the mirror onto the ball stud using the palm of your hand. It can take quit..."

"You can use the Repair Pal Estimator to get an idea of that cost. The price will vary from one shop to the next. The thing to ask when you do have that work done is whether they install the same sp..."

"If you have the anti-theft chipped key, make sure you are using the correct key. Recoding a key is not a do it yourself job. Find a reputable repair shop of locksmith that has the proper equipment ..."

"The tail lamps and instrument lights are on the same fuse. Look at the fuse panel for a blown fuse."

"If you are in or near Denver, there are several Saab specialty repair shops, some that sell used parts. A call to them may help you find an owners manual. Check the internet with the heading Saab R..."

"Your problem could be a broken shift cable or cable retainer."

"The most likely cause is a bad steering stabilizer. Look at the steering linkage for something that looks like a shock absorber. When this gets weak it allows the steering to shake at 40mph.

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"Unfortunately without looking at the problem it is hard to quote an accurate price. We have seen this same thing happen with other cars and have been able to make a repair without replacing the cam..."

"The first thing to do is check the fuse. Look in your owners manual for the location. Testing the heater switch may require removal or partial dis assembly of the dash. The relay is located behind ..."

"If everything worked before replacing the battery and alternator, that's the place to start. If the starter just clicks, that would indicate a poor connection at the battery. Remove the battery cab..."

"High CO readings means it is burning too much gasoline. Emissions diagnosis and repairs are easy for a qualified repair shop. Check the emissions repair booklet that the emissions station should ha..."

"The wiper park switch is inside the wiper motor. Swap the wiper motor with one that you know works. If the problem goes away, the motor is bad. It could also be that the wiper arm on the side that ..."

"This truck does not have a fuel pump switch. The fuel pump is activated by a relay under the hood. Fords also have a trip switch located in the back of the car that tuns off the fuel pump in the ev..."

"If the only thing the belt drives is the AC, no it won't hurt anything. If the bracken is cracked, I would suggest getting it replaced. You may be able to get a good used part instead of buying a n..."

"If your car is a Subaru, the wash attendant probably flipped the rocker switch located on the top of the steering column, between the steering wheel and the dash. If your car is not a Subaru, it i..."

"A knocking noise from the engine that increases with engine speed may be a connecting rod bearing. If that is the case, major engine repair is needed. If the engine has many miles, repair may not b..."

"Without a doubt noises are the hardest things we are asked to find and fix. There can be many things that cause noises. If the noise started after installing bigger tires, first put the old tires b..."

"The next thing I would look at is the amount of current the starter is drawing. If the starter is not functioning properly, the engine will turn over slowly. Also test for excessive resistance on t..."