Moving the gear shift from park to drive or reverse lets you move the car when you’re ready, but what happens if you bump the shifter accidentally and aren’t ready to...
When you put your gear selector in drive, you expect to be able to move forward. When you shift to reverse, you expect the car to back up. When everything’s working...
The gear shift, also known as the gear lever or stick, makes it possible to shift gears when driving a manual transmission vehicle. It is attached right to the shift assembly. It has...
Gear, or differential, oil is used to lubricate the gears in a car’s transmission so that it can shift smoothly and easily. This type of fluid is generally used on standard transmissions,...
Your shift boot is an important part in your car that is attached to our gear stick. This is what you use to shift gears, and it works as a great way...
Hello There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad...
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like potentially a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid,...
Hi there. In order to provide you an accurate quote, we'll need to get more information from you. Please fill out this quote for spark plug wire replacement; and we'll be able to send you the quote for the labor....
There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start. There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would first...
Hi There, The throttle position sensor monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the gas pedal. Based upon the inputs from the sensor reading your foot's position on...
Hi there. The synchronizer or fork inside the transfer case may be damaged causing the transfer case to not engage the front axle. Try to put the transfer case in 4 HI and see if the vehicle is engaging. If...
Hi there. When the wheels are in the air, they are essentially free-wheeling, so issues like low transmission fluid or pressure would not be discovered until trying to test drive the vehicle while under load. This is likely what is...
Hi there. Assuming that you're not smoking your tires, this type of noise and smell is often associated with a worn out serpentine or drive belt, as the squealing noise is caused by the belt being loose and the smell...
Hi there. Unfortunately, this is one of those things you will have to contact the dealership to complete. Issues with security codes, keys or security systems are only offered by authorized dealerships of the manufacturer to ensure vehicle security protocols...
Hi there. The EGR (exhaust gas reciculation) Valve needs to removed and cleaned out. If the engine continues to not drive faster than 40 mph, then I recommend replacing the EGR valve. If you need further assistance with your vehicle...
You may be having a problem with the throttle control or transmission stuck in overdrive. If it feels like the engine just shuts off then it can be a problem with the throttle control actuator sticking and would need to...
Park Aid can be turned on or off using the Driver Controls in the "message center" in the instrument panel. To disable/enable Park Aid, put the vehicle in P (Park) and select "Park Aid" in the message center setup menu....
Most modern vehicles start almost instantly. If the car is either not starting right away, or you suspect the starter motor is experiencing delayed disengagement from the ring gear on the flex plate (or flywheel on a manual transmission vehicle),...
Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. What you're describing is typically associated with a random engine misfire. This can happen due to damaged or faulty fuel injectors or ignition system components, such as loose or worn out spark plugs,...
If your transmission has leaked out all the fluid and not enough fluid is put back in you may loose forward and reverse gears. Have the transmission fluid level checked first and if it is full then you have damaged...
Hi There, I would suggest having the alternator checked to determine if it is receiving the proper amount of voltage from something called the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator regulates the charging voltage that the alternator produces, keeping it between...
You may have the wrong part. The correct master cylinder would have ports that are identical to those in the original OEM master cylinder, in location, thread, diameter, and so forth. Unless the ports on the cylinder that you have...
If the brake warning light is staying on the dashboard monitor, then there is an issue with the brake hydraulic system. If the light is flashing, then the brake fluid is low and below the level sensor. Check the brake...
The top radiator hose is the returning hot coolant from the engine and the lower hose is the coolant returning to the engine after the radiator has cooled it down. You should have the top hose hotter than the lower...
