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Marc Stern posted an answer for this Miscellaneous:
"You have to question your mechanic on this answer most vehicles manufactured post-1990..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"Since your truck is nearly 40 years old, the problem could be anywhere in the wiring,..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"This one is fairly straightforward. Your car door lock has some sort of actuator located..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"I suspect you could have a problem with the transmission. Many times, a car or truck will..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"Okay, I'll bite, what is the first time it happened? Let me know so that we can figure out..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"I have to ask you, is the remote key fob working? All you are saying is that it won't beep..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Chrysler Cars & Trucks:
"Quick question: did you remember to put in a new battery? Usually, a clicking noise..."
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"It's easy to get lost in the excitement of a new car. Whether it is the newness of the..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 1999 Pontiac Montana:
"Have you checked under the dashboard yet? Today's cars and trucks have two fuse boxes. The..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 1999 Toyota Camry Solara:
"Nope, you are not wrong, the so-called lockup solenoid is the only externally mounted..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2004 Hyundai Sonata:
"The place to start is probably the transmission. One of the telltales of a transmission..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"The speed sensor is one of the 18 or so sensors that enable the transmission to operate..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Buick Cars & Trucks:
"Part of a cluster of modules used for body integration, the body control module (BCM) is..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"Let me guess, the key fob you are talking about is probably from General Motors and it is..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"It sounds like several potential problems are going on right now, all related to the shift..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 1999 Toyota Camry Solara:
"First, check your information on the location of the shift solenoid in the Camry Solara...."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2002 GMC Envoy XL:
"Here's is a little background and a couple of thoughts. Turning to the background, first...."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2005 Chevrolet Chevrolet Cobalt Base:
"Here's a question, is that the original equipment radio or is it aftermarket? If it is an..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
"This one is pretty easy to figure out. Your seatback isn't working correctly. Okay, I'll..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Kia Cars & Trucks:
"Here's the crux of the problem, something is plugged up somewhere and is keeping your..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Chrysler Cars & Trucks:
"It's tough to tell from your photo, but it looks like the cable may be binding inside the..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2005 Nissan Maxima:
"There's a lot more to this problem than meets the eye. The Maxima's cooling fan is..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse:
"Here are a couple of thoughts on this problem: 1. Just for fun and giggles, it might be a..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this 2000 Ford Crown Victoria:
"Wow, this is a broad question and I side with your mechanic on this one. I think a sensor..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"The firing order for an '83 Mercedes-Benz V-8 is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. And, here's some more..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Nintendo Wii Console:
"What exactly is the screen doing? Is it black? Is it smearing? Is it showing only some..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"It sounds like a case of a worn wire shorting against the body of the vehicles. Your..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Lexus Cars & Trucks:
"It sounds like the CD player is having a case of hiccups. I think the problem lies in the..."
Marc Stern posted an answer for this Cars & Trucks:
"What is the model?"