Common car problems


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Brake Problem

The common brake problems are :

  1. 1. Low Brake Fluid Level
  2. 2. Contaminated Brake Fluid
  3. 3. Worn Brake Pads
  4. 4. Bad Brake Power Boost Unit
  5. 5. Vacuum Problems
  6. 6. Brake Line Obstruction
  7. 7. Air in the Brake Fluid
  8. 8. Master Cylinder Bad
  9. 9. Bad Brake Disc
  10. 10. Car Out of Alignment
  11. 11. Worn Front Suspension
  12. 12. Bad Wheel Cylinder
  13. 13. Parking Brake Fails to Release
  14. 14. Brake Pads Vibrating
  15. 15. Loose bolts and nuts
  16. 16. Worn or Broken Suspension Components

    No Start Problem

    Possible starting problems are:

    1. Blown automotive fuse
    2. Battery corrosion
    3. Dead battery
    4. Bad ignition switch
    5. Bad starter connection
    6. Bad ignition coil
    7. Faulty distributor cap
    8. Broken or shorting coil wire
    9. Loose electrical connection
    10. Bad fuel pump and relay
    11. Clogged fuel filter
    12. Loose starter
    13. Bad injector
    14. Faulty cold start valve
    15. Chipped flywheel or ring gear
    16. Bad ECU or MAF

    Automatic Transmission Problems

    The most common auto transmission problems are:

    1. Low automatic transmission fluid level
    2. Leaking automatic transmission fluid
    3. Clogged automatic transmission filter

    Steering and Suspension Problems

    Possible steering and suspension problems:

    1. Low or uneven tire pressure
    2. Uneven or excessive tire wear
    3. Bad alignment
    4. Bad steering components
    5. Sticking brake caliper
    6. One or more wheels out of balance
    7. Worn shocks or struts
    8. Broken or slipped leaf spring
    9. Low power steering fluid
    10. Loose or worn power steering belt
    11. Bad power steering pump
    12. Leaking power steering rack
    13. Broken steering rack mounts
    14. Wheels out of balance
    15. Loose wheel bolts
    16. Worn or broken tie rods or steering rack
    17. Worn strut bearings
    18. Loose power steering belt
    19. Worn power steering belt

    Engine Problems
    Possible engine problems are:

    1. 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
    2. The engine may be running too hot
    3. The fuel pressure regulator may be operating at low pressure
    4. The ignition timing may be set wrong
    5. Ignition system problem
    6. There may be a fault in the computerized engine control system
    7. The fuel filter may be partially clogged
    8. Torque converter (automatic transmission only) may not be locking at the right time, or it may be slipping
    9. There may be a vacuum leak
    10. Possible internal engine problems
    11. EGR valve may be stuck open
    12. Drive axles may be loose or worn
    13. The fuel injectors may be dirty
    14. Dirty air filter
    15. The spark plugs may be dirty or worn
    16. The ignition wires may be bad
    17. You may have water in the gasoline
    18. If you have a carburetor, you may have a bad accelerator pump or power circuit
    19. The fuel filter may be clogged
    20. Your catalytic converter may be clogged

    visit  www.fixcarsyourself.com for more information and updates on common auto repair problems

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