In an age where it seems every moment is tied to a schedule, the last thing you need is to find yourself stranded when your car doesn't crank due to...
Yes, the odor could be due to an oil leak. Sometimes, oil will leak onto a hot engine part, such as the exhaust manifold, and you will notice a marked odor in that case. If you desire, a certified Mechanic,...
The switch or relay in the circuit is likely stuck on, even though you have commanded the circuit off. To resolve something like this, a circuit trace must be performed. If you want the required diagnostic steps performed by a...
Inasmuch as the check engine light is on, the first thing to do is resolve all the reported malfunctions. Once that is accomplished, the engine will be re-evaluated and any remaining issue, in your case hesitation or loss of power,...
The wheel and/tire may be damaged. There is also a possibility that the wheel/tire assembly has become unbalanced due to the impact. Extreme impacts can also damage the wheel bearing and suspension components. All of these possibilities will have to...
If the check engine light is on, codes were stored. As an initial step, those codes should be read as they may have essential clues to what is going on. To have the codes read, and the no start resolved,...
There is a relearn/calibration procedure that is typically performed whenever the throttle position sensor is replaced. If that procedure was not performed, it might be relevant in your case. The code (P0121) that you are referring to implicates not just...
OEM manufacturers spend huge sums of money to try to make motor vehicles as quiet as possible, a part purpose of which is to avoid needless hearing damage (a big problem nowadays). Depending on your jurisdiction, there may also be...
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist System (BAS) work together and are also interlinked with the traction control and ABS systems. A fault in any of these systems could potentially cause all the warning lights to illuminate but...
Rattling noises in the front suspension could be due to strut faults, loose bushings, a loose sway bar or links, or any other suspension component that is no longer tightly secured to the frame. Another possibility is loose brake parts...
Hi Tiffany. Thanks for contacting us today. Inside the owner manual of your 2010 Dodge Charger, there will be a section that describes what each warning indicator light means. The lightning bolt is an indication that something within the charging...
Oil can leak into the cooling system from the head gasket, through cracks in the head or block and at other points depending on the design of the engine. The coolant will only boil if the radiator pressure cap is...
The camshaft position sensor is near the thermostat and radiator hose. You will see a small black plug with wires going into it. If you need additional help with replacing this, please contact our service department to schedule a repair....
Before replacing any parts on your vehicle I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of the check engine light. Although the check engine light code mentions an O2 sensor, this can...
The underlying fault depends on exactly which codes have been stored by your vehicle's OBD-II system. Those codes can be downloaded using a hand-held scanner but then each code has to be separately diagnosed, that is parts have to be...
There was a 6.4L engine specified for the 2014 Charger but not a 6.1L. To use any engine other than the original engine you would have to completely change out the vehicle's electrical system (the engine computers are different) and...
If there is no oil in the engine and it will not turn over then you may have seized it. The only way to know is to manually turn the crankshaft to see if it is seized or there is...
Check the coolant level. If the level of coolant is really low, the temperature sensor may not come in contact with the coolant, thus throwing off the temperature reading (it may read cool on the dash gauge but in fact...
Normal engine operating temperature should read between roughly 190 and 215 degrees on your temperature gauge. If what you are seeing is outside of this range, there might be a problem. If a problem exists, it could be due to...
Check for power to the starter solenoid. Also, check to be sure the heavy gauge cable to the starter motor is intact and shows no voltage drop from the battery to the starter. If you do not detect battery voltage...
