Q: I have a 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe,It starts up just fine. If I try to accelerate in reverse or drive it seizes up and dies. It goe

Your truck allows you to customize some options to better suit your needs as a driver. The Settings section of the message center is where you can change these options. To change the Settings of your Ford F-150. Use the...

In addition to the parts you listed it could also be the ignition cap and rotor. If any of these components go bad your car will not start very well or at all. I would ask for help from one...

Hi there. I've seen a similar situation with a BMW 528i Turbo that had about 35,000 miles if memory serves. The owner of the car had similar symptoms, as the vehicle's engine would "die" after coming to a stop, (specifically...

Hello. Cleaning the throttle body and idle valve may have been needed, but the intermittent starting and dying symptom can be the camshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and crankshaft sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). These are the codes P0335 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0335-obd-ii-trouble-code-crankshaft-position-sensor-a-circuit-malfunction-by-spencer-clayton) and P0340 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0340-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-sensor-circuit-malfunction-by-jamahl-walker). The code P0446...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is in some sort of limp mode. If the computer detects a serious issue with the engine management or transmission system it will put the vehicle in a power...

The transmission control module (TCM) helps regulate fuel efficiency and power while storing information about the transmission system in its memory. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The transmission control...

It sounds like you may have some coolant that is leaking out, causing the motor to overheat. Or, you could have a bad thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) or a faulty cooling fan relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement) that is causing the motor to overheat which...

Of course, make sure the oil and refrigerant charge are correct. Too much of either will create an excessive load on the compressor. Also, check the operating pressures to see if they are within an acceptable range. Check belt alignment...

Hi there. The movement of the vehicle when starting the engine and driving in the parking lots would be caused by an engine or transmission mount or both. Check the mounts and see if any of them are broken from...