Hi there. The job of the battery is to provide electrical power to start the engine or power accessories when the vehicle is not running. When the vehicle is running, the alternator takes over the job of supplying power. Due...
Hi there. Although this is just a guess, it's possible that you might have an obstruction in the heater core of your 2004 Honda Civic. Here is a quick way to find out if this is true. When you car...
Hi there. It really depends on whether the pin itself is damaged or if the shift linkage or shift cable is damaged. If it's a minor repair, budget $200 to $350 for most local shops. If it's replacing the shift...
This is very likely due to a leaking valve cover gasket. When a valve cover gasket leaks oil, the oil will land on the hot exhaust and burn. This is what causes the smoke. In severe cases, the engine may...
It is possible that your valve cover gasket is leaking. If the valve cover gasket is leaking, this can cause oil to leak on to the exhaust. This will cause the leaked oil to burn off on the exhaust and...
The problem sounds like the battery is too low to crank the engine and was most likely caused by the alternator not charging. You should have battery fully charged for at least 15 minutes and then see if it cranks...
Hi There, I would start by checking the connections to the battery to be sure the cables all have proper connection to the battery as well as the ground. Additionally, check the power to the fuse box to determine where...
Hi There, It sounds like you may possibly have a blown head gasket, but performing a compression test will certainly help to narrow this down. A compression test will indocate how much compression (PSI) is present in each cylinder. If...
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
If the TDC (top dead center) sensor malfunctions it will likely cause the symptom your car experienced. And, if that sensor (or the circuit) was the cause of the stuttering, then obviously you have an intermittent issue because the car...
The check engine light comes on when the computer detects a component or sensor is out of range with signal back to computer. The computer will put on the light and if the problem goes away for a certain amount...
Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...
Hi there. When water leaks into the vehicle it is due to a window seal or door seal that is worn out. Since a car wash typically uses high pressure water to clean the vehicle, water can leak into the...
Hi there. Under most circumstances, a new clutch is typically adjusted after an initial break in period, so it's quite possible that your stiff shifting issue is due to a minor clutch adjustment. It's also common for professional mechanics to...
Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...
Hi There, Replacing both struts as a result of one of them leaking is more of a preventative measure rather than one of necessity. As you may have noticed, pricing may vary depending on the shop you go to for...
There are different coil manufacturers and not all are great. I like quality products like DENSO since they make quality products. As far as your stalling you may have other issues that cause no spark and may not be the...
Hi there. This is typically an indicator of a damaged safety switch underneath the shifter. However, it could also be caused by a wiring or electrical glitch in the ignition system or transmission shift solenoid. It would be best to...
If you do not have any external leaks and have to keep adding coolant due to getting low then you most likely have a leaking head gasket and would need to have a pressure leak test to see if head...
Hi there. If you replaced the two sensors, but did not replace the electrical harnesses that attach them to the ECU, this could the source of the hard to start issue. It is also common for a vacuum line to...
