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A car basically needs 3 things to run. Air, fuel, and spark. If one of those is missing the engine will not work. Since we know you are driving air shouldn't be the problem unless you have something clogging your...
This code is for the oxygen sensor (O2) heater control circuit. O2 sensors in modern vehicles use a heating element to bring the sensor up to operating temperature faster. This allows the powertrain control module (PCM) to use the sensor...
Hello. There are a few common issues on this vehicle. Before getting too far into it, I always check to see if there is any aftermarket equipment such as an aftermarket radio. Most of the time, any electronics that are...
The check valve is built into the hose that connects to the brake booster. The hose should be disconnected from the booster connection when removing the master cylinder. If you apply vacuum to the hose after you remove it from...
Hi there. In some instances, after a radiator is replaced, a coolant line can be left loose by accident or can come loose as the hose clamp gets hot. If the car is parked on a slight uphill slope, the...
Hello. Without knowing the make and model of your vehicle, it hard to definitively give insight on the exact component that has failed. In general, when the door is opened, the switch turns on the interior lights. If the lights...
Your P0101 may be related to the 171 and 174. Any and all of these can be caused by an air leak. Check under the hood for vacuum lines or air boots that have come off or are not well...
Hello, thank you for writing in. These particular warning lights are preset by someone to remind you that there is some form of maintenance that needs to be done. The intervals are set to alert you after a certain number...
This maintenance service will depend greatly on the type of vehicle that you have. Some vehicles will only require an oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) and tire rotation (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rotate-tires) at that time. Other vehicles may require that plus a coolant flush (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-system-flush),...