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Incorrect ratio, do I need a new transmission?

Have a incorrect ratio on a 2006 Ford Taurus. Automatic transmission when put in drive the shifting buck into second gear. Otherwise the car drives fine.

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P0523 engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit high voltage

What exactly does engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit high voltage mean? What type of repair is necessary and what is the urgency in the correction?

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Obd codes described with diagnostic information and question and answer section

Information about obd codes. Including diagnostic information and possible causes. Question and answer section with huge searchable question database.

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Got a car repair question? Ask it here.

If you have a car repair question this site is for you.

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P2181

I have a 2004 Jetta and the check engine light came on the error code it reads is P2181 I cannot find this error code anywhere please help. Steve Says,

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2002 Rodeo P1311

Can you help please! I have this P1311 and P0300. I have done so much to this truck. I am lost. Steve Says, Thanks for asking me your question. Unfortunately

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Tony

I have a 2006 Trailblazer. I keep getting codes P0443 and P0449. I have replaced the purge valve and the vent valve solenoid and I still get the codes

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P0705 Code

What if we don't fix P0705. Check engine light comes and goes and is not permanant. Will there be any problem if I don't replace the Sensor? Steve Says,

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Gas Cap Just Spins...Won't Come Off

I just bought a car (1992 Acura Vigor). I was going through it and fixing all the little problems. I got everything done and went to add a little seafoam

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1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 Doesnt Start all the time.

Hi, So I just bought a 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 v8 5.2L last week that just decided not to start all the time. It started this morning for work and didnt

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Ebrake

I had my e brake shoes fixed and a week or so later the e brake didn't work. When I went back to shop he said it never worked in the first place, which

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P0460, P302, P0303

Hello, I am helping a friend diagnose her 2001 Ford Focus 2.0L with Fuel injection and it looks like regular electronic ignition. The car stumbles, idles

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi - Engine Stalled, Won't Start

Recently replaced battery. Engine light had been on for approx 3 weeks prior. After replacement, no more engine light and truck ran great (real peppy).

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P0341, P0342 After Engine Work

I have a 2001 isuzu rodeo with a 2.2 liter gas motor. I replaced the head gasket, spark plugs, spark plug wires and 1 vacuum line from throttle body to

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