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Hello you should have a mechanic inspect the 'no start' issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection). The power to the starter needs to be checked. There are two wires going to the starter, a big wire which should have battery voltage at all times...
Hi. As you probably know, ESP stands for electronic stability program. If the car detects the wheels are spinning or there is a danger of skidding into a turn, it will illuminate the ESP light. If the ESP light flashes...
Hello code P0031 is for an oxygen sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 heater circuit malfunction. Electrical testing should be performed to verify that the oxygen sensor has a good heater, measuring the resistance of the heater. If the heater has...
It may have had the ignition switch damaged as well, which would cause the truck to not power up or start. You should check to see if it was damaged during the attempted theft. If it was, it will need...
As you may know a knock sensor may fail for any of the following reasons: The knock sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced There is a wiring open/short/fault in the knock sensor circuit The PCM/ECM has failed Any...
Hello and thank you for your question. If your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shifting the transmission or transfer case into neutral, then there may be a problem with the shifter on the column or floor if you have a...
The fans are controlled by a relay as well as a temperature switch and possibly timer(s). The relay may be stuck in the closed position and that would be the first and easiest component to test. If a relay tests...
There is an issue with the transmission is the main valve either is disconnected inside the transmission oil pan on the controller or the controller has an internal leak or a check ball is not holding. I recommend seeking out...
Hi There, When the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) is stuck open, this can cause problems with the engine never reaching the proper operating temperature as you may know. While the thermostat remains stuck open, this allows coolant to pass through the motor...
Whether Whether it’s summer or winter, spring or fall – you should always have certain items available in your vehicle’s roadside emergency kit. Dead batteries, flat tires, and overheated engines can occur at any time. While most people have a...