Q: Hi, so my '05 nissan Altima keeps melting the no.4 ignition coil. I replace it and turn the key to the on position

The battery and starting system would need to be checked to see if the battery or the cables are a problem. The charging system would need to be checked also. I recommend having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic,...

The wipers on your vehicle are powered by a multi-speed motor that is controlled by the wiper switch and a relay module. A set of gears, crank arm, and linkage attach the motor to the wipers. If you hear the...

I would make sure that the vehicle had the new inserts put into the plug holes or the new plug may blow out. Have the car dealer show you the work that was done to see if new inserts were...

This is a classic symptom is very common. Most likely the cooling fan (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-condenser-fan-replacement) for the condenser is not turning on allowing the high side of the A/C system to get to hot. This reduces the cooling capacity of your...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This is more than likely a fuel delivery issue, given the symptoms you describe. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve) is a unit that regulates the air flow into the engine as it is mixed...

You're right in that this car is way more complicated than a GM product. But oil change and Brake fluid change are a couple of services that you should be able to perform yourself. If you choose to do that,...

Hi there. Unfortunately, water is the enemy of a radiator and the coolant system; especially in freezing or below zero weather. Water will freeze inside the radiator, in coolant lines and inside the motor in most cases. As it does,...

Hi there. Once a solenoid has been installed in a vehicle, it is linked with the ECU of that particular vehicle. So, in this case, the mechanics you've spoken to would be correct. The best solution here is to purchase...

Hi Marie: With regard to the code P1372 that was downloaded, there are many potential malfunctions that will cause P1372 to set in addition to the crankshaft position sensor itself being faulty. And, if the sensor itself is suspected as...