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Having an engine noise can be annoying and damaging over time. Did the noises start after having the oil and filter changed? I ask because there are some aftermarket oil filters which will cause pressure variations in the engine, creating...
If you are referring to P0320 - Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit code, then the most common cause of the problem is the crankshaft position sensor. This sensor controls ignition timing of the engine and when it fails the computer...
Hello. This is a very good car for insurance purposes. The car is quite fast and can have up to 238 horsepower and looks very sporty. The reason this car is good for insurance is all that horsepower only comes...
This may be related to many different things, such as a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or a bad mass air flow (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) sensor. The throttle position sensor relays the position of the throttle plate relative to your foot's position...
There is one thing I don't think you have listed or have checked. That would be injector pulse. You can have fuel pressure but without injector pulse from the ECU, the injectors will not open and the cylinders will not...
Hi there: In most cases, this is a dealership only setting; as the FOB key is a security feature that can only be adjusted by the dealership. I'm not finding any instructions posted online or mechanic service bulletins. You might...
The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection). As you may know, the...
A failure such as this could be due to the fuel pump failing or essential sensors such as the crankshaft or camshaft position sensors failing. It is likely that diagnostic trouble codes have been recorded by your vehicle's PCM (powertrain...
We We all know that sun exposure can harm our skin, but did you know the sun’s rays can also damage your car? When you leave your car in the sun for extended periods of time, the temperature inside can...
Hybrids Hybrids have come a long way in the last few years, and the 2012 Lexus HS 250h is a prime example of just how much they’ve evolved. This sedan is quiet, composed and chock-full of high tech equipment. Key...
Do Do you spend hours each week on the highway for work? Maybe you just live in a very rural area and have to drive for 30 or 45 minutes to get to the grocery store. Whatever the case, your...