Using Edmunds To Troubleshoot Car Problems

Identify the Issue Before You Pay for Repairs or DIY

Published: 12/22/2009 - by Joanne Helperin, Senior Features Editor

Unless you're a gearhead or an ace mechanic, you probably can't diagnose common automotive problems on your own. But bringing your car in for repairs whenever it misbehaves is inconvenient and expensive. Wouldn't it be easier if you could troubleshoot car problems before you pay for service? The fix might turn out to be something simple that doesn't even require a shop visit.

That's where Edmunds can help. Our editors and car-savvy readers offer a wealth of automotive information on the many hiccups and breakdowns that affect different models. Although identifying the cause of a rattle or squeak may seem like ... Back to article

By actioncleanup1
on 02/09/11
6:31 PM PST

Looking for the Lighter fuse

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By heisler1
on 02/17/11
9:27 AM PST

I have a 2001 mazda 626. Car has 70k miles everything working good. Daughter driving it when it threw the belt that turns power steering and air conditioner. Replaced it but now when you drive it will not shift to over drive and the overdrive light comes on and can not be reset until you turn the engine off. As soon as you get to the point where it should shift to overdrive the same thing happens again.

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By null
on 02/26/11
4:55 PM PST

Hello. I have a 2006 Toyota Camry XLE V-6, 3.o. The air coditioning indicator light is blinking, and when I have the heater going, the air conditioner or heater, goes in and out and creates a squuek in the belt. Can you give me a clue on what is happening? Does the air conditioning need servicing? Thank you. Dave Chaffee, Fresno, Ca

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By milman73
on 03/17/11
10:26 PM PST

My 92 GrandMarquis has almost no brake pedal, fluid is full and no leaks. Pads are good. Calipers seem to function ok. What is causing this?

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By milman73
on 03/17/11
10:32 PM PST

My 92 GrandMarquis has almost no brake pedal. Fluid is full,lines are bled,no leaks, pads are good,calipers function ok. What is causing this? I went from no pedal while checking this out to full pedal then back to no pedal..Help!!!!

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By blondy1
on 04/15/11
3:28 PM PST

have you run into situation of this kind. Own a 2007 Nissan sentra with 65000km. One day the Security indicator light came on than the PS light came on car stalled. Checked fuses and relays changed Electrical Part fuse and tightened connections on battery car now is running BUT now my heater isnt working...any ideas why it stopped working???

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