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Hi there. A head light replacement sounds like an easy task but can commonly be done incorrectly. If care was not taken by the technician that installed the headlight and the light was handled by the glass part it will...
The clicking noise is most likely being emitted by one of the actuators that control the ducts in your air conditioning system. When they go bad they often make the clicking noise you are referring to. Depending on where the...
Hello. Typically when these symptoms occur with the security light on, it is always the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) that is causing this. It can also be a short in the electrical system, but most of the time, it is caused...
Hello. Without additional info as to what the car is doing this may be hard to diagnose without seeing the car and listening to it in person. You'll first want to check if it is making a clicking sound or...
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. It seems that the oil pump lost its prime when it drained for 8 hours with the oil filter off. I recommend removing the oil filter and filling...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2002 Nissan Maxima. You should start by testing the fuel pump pressure. You could try banging on the tank while someone cranks it to see if the pump starts working again. If...
Hi there. White smoke out of the tail pipe at initial start up is typically caused by radiator fluid that has found its way into the engine oil. As a diesel truck owner, you understand how black smoke is caused...
Milky or milkshake-looking engine oil indicates the engine oil and engine coolant have mixed together. This can happen after a severe overheating of the engine. This mixing can happen from either the head gasket cracking, or the cylinder head itself...
Hi there. Try reprogramming the key fob to your vehicle. Click here to view the procedure on reprogramming your key fob (http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/how-to-program-honda-replacement-car-remotes.html). If the key is programmed to your vehicle, then the immobilizer controller may need to be replaced. I...
######Barry Blackburn / Shutterstock.com A wide range of hoses are used on your car to carry everything from engine coolant to gasoline and brake fluid. Most stock hoses on your car are made from rubber – it’s...
The The PCV, or positive crankcase ventilation, is a relatively simple system, but one that can literally grind your vehicle’s engine to pieces if it happens to be functioning incorrectly. The degree of damage that this part can cause it...
Your Your car’s AC system works very much like your home’s air conditioning in that it uses a refrigerant to hold heat and then to deliver cool air. Depending on the amount of pressure the refrigerant is under, it will...