This episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio features host Ron taking live calls from listeners experiencing car troubles.


Bill from Florida (Toyota Highlander)
Bill describes a "popping, crackling" noise from under his vehicle when he touches the accelerator.
Ron asks diagnostic questions, including whether the noise occurs in different gears or at a standstill.
The issue is likely drivetrain-related, possibly a clicking drive axle or driveshaft issue.
Ron advises getting it checked ASAP to prevent worsening damage.


Austin from Hawaii (1992 Mazda Miata MX-5)
After driving for two hours, the car loses power as if "choking itself," but revs fine in neutral.
The temperature and oil pressure gauges fluctuate with the RPMs.
Possible causes: fuel pressure issues, exhaust restriction, or an electrical failure.
Ron recommends checking fuel pressure first and monitoring the manifold vacuum to rule out an exhaust problem.
He stresses proper diagnostics over assumptions, suggesting Austin get an older scan tool for more accurate testing.


John from Boston (03 Lincoln Town Car)
His serpentine belt snapped while driving, making the steering tight.
After replacing the belt, the steering feels loose and "lazy."
Ron begins diagnosing but the summary cuts off before a resolution.

Throughout the episode, Ron emphasizes methodical diagnostics, avoiding assumptions, and prioritizing simple tests before complex repairs. He closes the show this week talking about a recent article he read about electrical testing, circuits and ground connections in the latest edition of ALLDATA News. 
Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com 
Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian   
Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos 
Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900   
Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time 

 

 

 

This episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio features host Ron taking live calls from listeners experiencing car troubles.
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Bill from Florida (Toyota Highlander)
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<li data-start="176" data-end="279">Bill describes a "popping, crackling" noise from under his vehicle when he touches the accelerator.</li>
<li data-start="283" data-end="391">Ron asks diagnostic questions, including whether the noise occurs in different gears or at a standstill.</li>
<li data-start="395" data-end="490">The issue is likely drivetrain-related, possibly a clicking drive axle or driveshaft issue.</li>
<li data-start="494" data-end="560">Ron advises getting it checked ASAP to prevent worsening damage.</li>
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Austin from Hawaii (1992 Mazda Miata MX-5)
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<li data-start="617" data-end="719">After driving for two hours, the car loses power as if "choking itself," but revs fine in neutral.</li>
<li data-start="723" data-end="791">The temperature and oil pressure gauges fluctuate with the RPMs.</li>
<li data-start="795" data-end="884">Possible causes: fuel pressure issues, exhaust restriction, or an electrical failure.</li>
<li data-start="888" data-end="1002">Ron recommends checking fuel pressure first and monitoring the manifold vacuum to rule out an exhaust problem.</li>
<li data-start="1006" data-end="1124">He stresses proper diagnostics over assumptions, suggesting Austin get an older scan tool for more accurate testing.</li>
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John from Boston (03 Lincoln Town Car)
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<li data-start="1174" data-end="1247">His serpentine belt snapped while driving, making the steering tight.</li>
<li data-start="1251" data-end="1317">After replacing the belt, the steering feels loose and "lazy."</li>
<li data-start="1321" data-end="1390">Ron begins diagnosing but the summary cuts off before a resolution.</li>
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Throughout the episode, Ron emphasizes methodical diagnostics, avoiding assumptions, and prioritizing simple tests before complex repairs. He closes the show this week talking about a recent article he read about electrical testing, circuits and ground connections in the latest edition of ALLDATA News.&nbsp;
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<li>Find out more about us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cardoctorshow.com">www.cardoctorshow.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Us On Instagram&nbsp; -&nbsp; &nbsp;@ronananian&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos&nbsp;</li>
<li>Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time&nbsp;</li>
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With over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive. Call us at 855-560-9900.

With over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive.  Call us at 855-560-9900.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show—heard nationwide across major networks—he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it’s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show&mdash;heard nationwide across major networks&mdash;he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it&rsquo;s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor™

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - February 22, 2025 - Hour 2 - What's In The Go Bag? (855)560-9900 - 24/7 Hotline 

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