Q: Just changed my transmission fluid and filter, won't catch gear, and I occasionally hear a knock when I shift back into park.

If the vehicle is in drive and it will not move, then it may be a serious transmission failure. This is not uncommon on this vehicle. If the shifter feels a little looser than usual, then most of the time...

Good vehicles. Personally, I would buy a Toyota myself, but I've got customers with CR-Vs that are very happy driving them around for years and years. They are good cars. If you have a choice, and you don't mind driving...

From your description I believe that there may be a problem in the rear differential of your vehicle. More specifically the pinion bearings. It sounds like they may have gone bad and this has caused excess movement in the drive...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide my insight. This can be caused by a few things. There is a speed sensor at the transaxle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-speed-sensor) that emits a signal to the computer, however if the car...

Hello - it is possible the 2 problems are related, but likely only over a long period of time. The P0420 code is a "low efficiency catalytic converter" for Bank2 - which include cylinder 1. And yes, that warning is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The traction control system utilizes many inputs from other system to work correctly. This means the issue can be coming from any of those inputs which include the ABS system, or a sensor for...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are multiple fuse boxes associated with the vehicle, and you may also need to check the interior fuse box. Fuse number 13 according to my records is for the rear climate control, and...

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If the fix consisted of disabling the automatic control of the cooling fans, it will actually be easier to just fix the original problem and restore the car to normal (intended) operation so that you don't have to use the...