It sounds like the anti-theft system is disabling the vehicle entirely as it is designed to do. As you may know, when this happens, the anti-theft system disables the entire vehicle completely to prevent the vehicle being stolen. Often times,...
Hi there. Typically when the transmission shifts at a higher RPM than usual, it's caused by transmission fluid that is old or obstructed in the hydraulic lines of the transmission. The best way to resolve this issue is to have...
The knocking is suggestive of a mechanical failure of some sort. I would first measure cylinder compression to get a basic idea of the condition of the engine. If it doesn't test well (too low and/or too much variance) you...
There could be trapped air in the cooling system. The sensor could be dirty or defective or there could be a fault in the warning circuit. In some applications, there is a potential delay (documented in the Factory Service Manual)...
Hi There, The heater not working may be related to the overheating problem you are also having due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater core is a small...
Hi There, Depending on how long the engine overheated for, this may suggest you have a blown head gasket. A blown head gasket may cause a number of different symptoms. Coolant in the engine oil, an engine misfire or oil...
Hi there. In general, when a car overheats it tends to cause excessive steam or hot coolant to spill in the engine compartment. This can cause electrical components to have problems with connections and have difficulty starting. The solution to...
Considering that you have multiple trouble codes present, I would recommend having a check engine light is on inspection performed by a qualified professional. Once this has been done, you will have a much better understanding of what is causing...
It sounds like you may have a coolant leak of some kind resulting from the engine overheating. Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing...
Coolant leaks can be external or internal. If the coolant is leaking internally into the cylinders or crankcase, that will require a fairly significant repair. If the coolant is leaking externally, unless the leak is at the head gasket or...
Hi there. What you are describing could possibly be caused by a leak somewhere in the master cylinder. When the master cylinder is leaking, the pressure in your braking system will dissipate rapidly. As the pressure in the system goes,...
The noise you describe can be coming from any number of components or systems. An easy way to eliminate the engine is to rev it a little with the transmission in Park. If it is the engine, then you would...
Some customers have obtained a diagnostic of their vehicle's problem already and thus will just request a specific repair directly. Of course, no vehicle can be repaired without performing a diagnostic, a service that sometimes involves relatively complex test equipment...
Hi there. An oil leak like this can be caused by valve cover gaskets that are leaking, but in most cases, it's the front timing cover gasket or crankshaft seal that is the source of the problem. In cases like...
Hello there. Most of the time, this type of problem is caused by a loose headlight lamp connection, a faulty electrical relay or a problem with the headlight switch itself. If the switch is damaged, it can cause the headlights...
Your car does have a factory security system and you may need to make sure your keys are programmed to the car or it may leave you unable to start the car. Have the system scanned with a dealer or...
I believe it was the P0128 code that did it. This code indicates a faulty thermostat or a faulty coolant temperature sensor. If the P0420 code has been around for a while, this would not only not have caused the...
This suggests your power steering pump may be failing or you have a leak elsewhere in one of the power steering lines. The power steering system operates on very high pressurized hydraulic pressure (in some cases as much as 300...
Hi There, Replacing the idle control valve is a great start. I would also suggest checking the throttle blade adjustment to be sure that it is adjusted properly. When this is out of adjustment, this may allow excess air into...
Hello there. Usually when the oil change warning light is illuminated on the dash after an oil change, it's just a simple glitch in the ECU and not an indication of a major problem. However, there are some instances where...
