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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