Q: I changed my battery and alternator for my Honda Odyssey Touring 2005 and the battery light comes on and off

The symptoms described with your Lincoln LS indicate that it is experiencing a weak window motor. The driver's side window is the most used window in most vehicles, therefore typically it is the to start first to fail. It is...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you most likely have a broken shift cable, or a failed shifter assembly. A failure of either part would allow you to move the shifter handle to park, while the transmission...

Hello. It sounds like the motor that moves the top is failing. When the electric motor fails, this will occur. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes to see if anything comes up. If not, then I apply...

Hello. This behavior suggests "lean running" problems at low speed, a scenario which gets worse with colder weather. This could be caused by a clogged or malfunctioning idle air controller and/or throttle body, dirty or clogged injectors, an EGR valve...

Hi there - no, blocking the exhaust will not damage valves or lifter. It will, however, cause your engine to lose power quickly (minutes), depending on how severely the exhaust is blocked. Think of the engine as an air pump,...

Hi there - check the problem code that keeps coming up. I suspect a mismatch between the throttle position sensor (TPS) and the engine computer. The TPS has software in it that has to be coded specifically to the engine...

Hi there. In many cases, when you have problems with the AC turning on, it's caused by a faulty electrical relay or the AC switch itself being faulty. This is a problem that will progressively get worse, so it's best...

Hi there. Each mechanical and electrical system in today's vehicles are monitored and in many ways, controlled by a series of sensors and electrical connections that send and receive data from the ECU in order to work effectively. The alternator...

I can think of a few things. First off, was the jumper wire removed? if the a/c compressor is seized and the jumper wire is still in place sending direct power to it, it can prevent the vehicle from starting....