Brake Problem
The common brake problems are :
1. Low Brake Fluid Level 2. Contaminated Brake Fluid 3. Worn Brake Pads 4. Bad Brake Power Boost Unit 5. Vacuum Problems 6. Brake Line Obstruction 7. Air in the Brake Fluid 8. Master Cylinder Bad 9. Bad Brake Disc 10. Car Out of Alignment 11. Worn Front Suspension 12. Bad Wheel Cylinder 13. Parking Brake Fails to Release 14. Brake Pads Vibrating 15. Loose bolts and nuts 16. Worn or Broken Suspension Components
No Start Problem
Possible starting problems are:
Blown automotive fuse Battery corrosion Dead battery Bad ignition switch Bad starter connection Bad ignition coil Faulty distributor cap Broken or shorting coil wire Loose electrical connection Bad fuel pump and relay Clogged fuel filter Loose starter Bad injector Faulty cold start valve Chipped flywheel or ring gear Bad ECU or MAF
Automatic Transmission Problems
The most common auto transmission problems are:
Low automatic transmission fluid level Leaking automatic transmission fluid Clogged automatic transmission filter
Steering and Suspension Problems
Possible steering and suspension problems:
Low or uneven tire pressure Uneven or excessive tire wear Bad alignment Bad steering components Sticking brake caliper One or more wheels out of balance Worn shocks or struts Broken or slipped leaf spring Low power steering fluid Loose or worn power steering belt Bad power steering pump Leaking power steering rack Broken steering rack mounts Wheels out of balance Loose wheel bolts Worn or broken tie rods or steering rack Worn strut bearings Loose power steering belt Worn power steering belt
Engine Problems
Possible engine problems are:
If you have a carburetor (there are still a few out there), the choke may not be set properly, or the choke may not be working correctly The engine may be running too hot The fuel pressure regulator may be operating at low pressure The ignition timing may be set wrong Ignition system problem There may be a fault in the computerized engine control system The fuel filter may be partially clogged Torque converter (automatic transmission only) may not be locking at the right time, or it may be slipping There may be a vacuum leak Possible internal engine problems EGR valve may be stuck open Drive axles may be loose or worn The fuel injectors may be dirty Dirty air filter The spark plugs may be dirty or worn The ignition wires may be bad You may have water in the gasoline If you have a carburetor, you may have a bad accelerator pump or power circuit The fuel filter may be clogged Your catalytic converter may be clogged
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