Jamesw
Member of RepairPal since 2011
About Jamesw
ASE Master Certified L1 Automotive Technician.
I specialize in electrical diagnostics and performance for engines, transmissions, and body controls on European and Asian cars and medium duty trucks.
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From what you are describing it sounds like the switch is mechanically stuck and needs to be repa...
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There are many features for your BMW that can be turned on and off by coding the relavent ...
The OBD connection is under the hood on the passenger side near the windshield. It is a small bo...
Sounds like a real cream puff! Seriously though, It sounds like it was a theft recovery and perh...
The exterior lighting control is a direct output of the BPM (Body Processor Module). The parking...
If there was an electrical problem, the transmission would go into failsafe or "limp" mode. It wo...
This vehicle has a driver door control module located inside the door that controls all of the fu...
Any time the Check Engine light flashes, it means that there is a misfire present that will damag...
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The most common coolant leaks that we see on this engine are from the valley pan (aluminum...
The clockspring or a bad connection at the clockspring would cause the problems that you're havin...
Before condemning your transmission, you should have it properly diagnosed by a shop that is fami...
There are several possible reasons why the engine in your Eurovan could have poor idle quality. ...
The heater control on this car uses engine vacuum to operate the solenoids for the air distributi...
Hi CJ.
The typical overhaul for this transmission which includes removal, inspection, installing...
It is very common for the valve cover and intake manifold gaskets to leak oil and coolant on the ...
Replace the coolant temp sensor first as they are known to have a lot of problems (the sensor has...
Front wheel drive.
Heater cores can sometimes be flushed with success if they are getting clogged:
PERFORM THIS PRO...
Open hood, remove radiator cap, install new car underneath.
Seriously though, we need more infor...
Tap on the starter with a extension or pry bar while someone tries to crank it over (BE VERY CARE...
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