Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by many things. If you are feeling a vibration when putting the vehicle into gear then it may be possible that there is a transmission or engine related issue. If the transmission...
Hi there. The MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor should be located on the firewall behind the right strut tower. Confirming the diagnosis before purchasing the MAP sensor is recommended. Assuming the Check Engine Light is on and has set a...
Hi there. As you already know, replacing components without diagnoses can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. Assuming, the engine sputters upon quick acceleration could be, the spark plugs breaking down. It could be, a partially restricted exhaust, ie;...
Hi there. The issue with the transmission is either the downshift cable is out of adjustment or the governor is leaking. Check the downshift cable and see if its too tight. If its too tight, the cable will need to...
Hi There, The MAP sensor on your vehicle should be located on the back of the intake manifold next to the coil pack. It is held on by two 7mm screws that attach it to a holding bracket. If you...
It will be difficult to go through the firewall and the passenger cabin to the trunk because of the number of obstructions. If you are simply trying to bring power from the battery to the trunk, the best thing to...
It sounds like there is a short in the electrical side of your fuel system. Also, when an ecm gets replaced, often times there is a reprogramming service that is required to get the vehicle to start. This is especially...
Hey Jake, thank you for writing in. The starter on your vehicle can be difficult to get to. You may be at a point where you need to remove the bolt on the engine's cross brace and use a pry...
Hi there. You might want to read this article to find a suitable replacement for R-12, as it's been removed from production. It's best to either convert your older system or completely flush the older refrigerant and start from scratch...
Hi there - your car radio is equipped with a security code mechanism to deter radio theft - a bigger problem in 1994 than today. The Owners Manual should have the code (4 or 5 digit number) written in it...
Unfortunately due to the mobile nature of our technicians, yourmechanic.com cannot not perform wheel alignments. Most reputable chain auto repair centers can perform a quality wheel alignment at a reasonable price. Also, some smaller neighborhood repair ships may have the...
The scan tool is essential, consequently the mechanic will have that tool. However, malfunctioning cooling fans can usually be diagnosed without a scanner because the fault is usually in a limited electrical circuit (so, not that many things to test)....
Hello, It sounds like you may have a faulty oil pressure sensor. The oil pressure light will usually come on when a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump could...
A banging sound from the idler or it's vicinity would not be caused by the ecm. The ecm, or electronic control module, is the computer that control engine performance and is located behind the glove compartment. The belt tensioner itself...
There are over 20 potential causes of surging but a mechanic would initially evaluate the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system, vacuum or air induction leaks, fuel supply and fuel pump control circuit, spark plug(s) and the ignition system, and fuel...
Hello - looks like your crankshaft position sensor has failed. An OBD I Code 12 is the loss of reference timing, which comes from the crankshaft position sensor on this engine. I recommend a crankshaft position sensor replacement performed by...
Most older cars have oil leaks. Sealing technology has just not kept up with mechanical improvements to engines so much so that leaks often kill engines rather than mechanical problems. So, it is not unexpected at all to have an,...
Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. Most of the time this is caused by a low battery, a failing starter or a bad connection. Any of these will cause this to occur. I usually check the...
The popping sound from the engine sounds like the engine's timing is off or the fuel system is not delivering enough fuel to the engine. There could be a fuel injector that maybe sticking and not spraying properly. The popping...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. Bleeding the cooling system is a process of removing the air from the system by allowing the thermostat to open and flush any air out. There is a bleeder screw located next to...
