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Hi Becca. Thanks for the question. The Passlock system is a safety and security device, so it's not supposed to be removed based on manufacturer recommendations. While it's possible to remove these systems manually, we can't provide tips or suggest...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are so many different reasons why the vehicle would stall, it is impossible to say what the issue is without an inspection. If you have not scanned the vehicle for diagnostic codes, you...

Hello - there is no physical camshaft position sensor on this engine. This function is handled by the coil and ignition module. The error is likely a wiring problem, either with the plug wires, or the physical wiring to the...

I would not recommend using jumper cables as a means to connect your battery for a couple of reasons. First of all, it can be dangerous as it can create additional risk of sparks that would not otherwise happen when...

Hello - hopefully the few days where the transmission was losing fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) badly did not damage anything. Causes of "no reverse" include: valve body wear, especially the pressure regulator valve, a loose nut on the transmission main shaft (causes...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The shift cable could be stretched causing the shifter not to go into park. Remove and replace the shift cable and recheck. The lock solenoid in the shifter housing may have failed and...

Hello. To replace the ignition switch, the Technician would have been "near" the dash. The only possible connection would be if he did something to block or de-activate the air passages, blend door, or related controls or the A/C. If...

Hey there. From your description it sounds like it's either a simple starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement) or an ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) not making contact. I recommend trying to move the shifter into neutral and see if it will start from there....

Hello. The P0302 diagnostic trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0302-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-2-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) indicates that a misfire has been detected on cylinder 2. Before changing the IAC valve, it would be a good idea to address the P0302 diagnostic trouble code and have the spark plugs...

Hello. Water may have gotten into a relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-cooling-fan-relay) or the fuse box, which could be causing the fan to run or not work properly. I would suggest that you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, inspect the...

The clicking sound may possibly be rocker arms that may need to be adjusted. When these are incorrectly adjusted or too loose, this causes a bit of play in between the rocker arm and the valve spring. As the engine...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have damaged your catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) when your car was stuck in the snow. It may have possibly resulted in the converter housing itself being caved in causing it to not flow properly...

Hi there - yes, you can top off your oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-add-oil-to-your-car) through the dipstick, although this will be pretty tedious. After adding some, be sure to let it drain into the engine thoroughly, then be extra careful in "reading" the...

Hi there: When struts are replaced, they typically take a while to break in; which during this time period, other mechanical problems such as worn out CV joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement), ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), or stabilizer bar bushings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/stabilizer-bar-bushings-replacement) can cause the...

Hey there. You will want to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes and start there. If you're getting power and the car still acting like it doesn't want to run (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection), your issue is very likely either spark...

I would recommend removing the ignition lock cylinder and trying this again. Many ignition cylinders have small parts called tumblers that require being put together in an exact way. If any of these tumblers are not in their correct position,...

It sounds like you are saying that while the engine is running, you can actually disengage the clutch such that you can switch gears, but there is no engagement upon release of the clutch . If there is a visible...

There are a number of things that can cause your ignition to lock up. I am assuming you are speaking of the ignition lock cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-lock-cylinder) which is what the key inserts into. The easy one is to turn the...

Hello. The most common cause of the problem you are having is when engine oil blows up in one of the engine cylinders. What may be happening is that the engine cylinder pistons aren’t sealing properly due to wear and...

Hello. It sounds like there is a broken engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) or transmission mount that may be causing the banging noise that you are hearing. It is possible that something was damaged in the suspension system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-components-of-the-suspension-or-steering-systems-are-prone-to-fail) which could also...