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On a 2002 Acura RSX Type-S, I have OBD2 code reading evaporative emissions bypass solenoid. What does that mean? And what areas can I check to fix this issue?

On a 2002 Acura RSX Type-S, I have OBD2 code reading evaporative emissions bypass solenoid. What does that mean? And what areas can I check to fix this issue?

I have a 1998 F150 with 5.4 and the heater will not blow hot air and the temp gauge never gets above normal. I have changed thermostats and flushed the cooling system. The heater will not blow hot air, not even after a 100-mile drive.

I have a 1998 F150 with 5.4 and the heater will not blow hot air and the temp gauge never gets above normal. I have changed thermostats and flushed the cooling system. The heater will not blow hot air, not even after a 100-mile drive. No one can tell me what to check for. Any suggestions will be very helpful.

I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota.

I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota. When I’m backing and turning the steering wheel to the right, I hear a grinding sound. It’s quiet turning the other way. I had the noise before I changed all four brake pads. The rotors were turned and are not near minimum. What’s could be causing it?

What does “flex fuel” mean?

What does “flex fuel” mean?

I have a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. My front tires rub the inside of the fender when I turn the wheels sharply. I’ve had the front suspension looked at and was told everything was fine. Any suggestions?

I have a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. My front tires rub the inside of the fender when I turn the wheels sharply. I’ve had the front suspension looked at and was told everything was fine. Any suggestions?

I have a 98 Cavalier. I bought it with a bad timing chain, put a new timing chain and tensioner on it, and before it quit running, it was making a noise that sounded like the timing chain did when I bought it.

I have a 98 Cavalier. I bought it with a bad timing chain, put a new timing chain and tensioner on it, and before it quit running, it was making a noise that sounded like the timing chain did when I bought it. But, as I mentioned, it quit running. I was going 65mph, it died and would not start, and still will not start. I attempted to read the codes in it, and it had none. It has fire, and I intend to check for compression and fuel. Any ideas what would cause the timing chain to make that noise, or why it died?

I’ve got a ’93 Honda Accord while sitting at red light, or just ideling in the driveway, the steering wheel shakes quite hard. I’ve been up, down, in, and out of the column and yet I can’t figure out what’s going on. Any advice?

I’ve got a ’93 Honda Accord while sitting at red light, or just ideling in the driveway, the steering wheel shakes quite hard. I’ve been up, down, in, and out of the column and yet I can’t figure out what’s going on. Any advice?

I have a 95 Mazda Protege and the A/C only blows cool and not cold when the car is in motion. When the car is still it blows hot air. What could this mean?

I have a 95 Mazda Protege and the A/C only blows cool and not cold when the car is in motion. When the car is still it blows hot air. What could this mean

I have a ’98 Ford Mustang 6. When on an incline it jerks, like a miss.

I have a ’98 Ford Mustang 6. When on an incline it jerks, like a miss.
Under acceleration, no problem. On the Super Slab up to 95-100 fine. It idles fine. We replaced wires, plugs, coil, all four CO2 sensors, ERG valve, ERG sensor, cam and crank sensors, three injectors, cooling fan motor. It’s at the third shop now. I know other guys with the same thing.

I have a 2001 Chevy S-10 4.3l and have recently put an entire tune-up and new OE fuel pump and I have fuel, spark, and air but no fire. The truck will turn over to beat the band but won’t start. Got any ideas?

I have a 2001 Chevy S-10 4.3l and have recently put an entire tune-up and new OE fuel pump and I have fuel, spark, and air but no fire. The truck will turn over to beat the band but won’t start. Got any ideas?

On a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, the radiator fans won’t turn even when cut the A/C on, it still will not turn. I checked the fuses, and the coil pack on top of the battery. So does this mean it can be the thermal fan switch?

On a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, the radiator fans won’t turn even when cut the A/C on, it still will not turn. I checked the fuses, and the coil pack on top of the battery. So does this mean it can be the thermal fan switch?

I have a 1996 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel 2-wheel drive 4-door diesel 5-speed that pulls to the right.

I have a 1996 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel 2-wheel drive 4-door diesel 5-speed that pulls to the right. I’ve had the toe checked twice and no problem there; brakes and bearings aren’t dragging, tires are new, steering gear mesh load has been tightened (which helped a bit but didn’t fix all of it). I’m out of ideas, what else could it be?