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There are some common problems that I have come across with older Hondas that may be leading to the issue with the car turning over but not starting. First I would suspect that the main relay has developed bad connections,...
If you replace the TPS sensor on the throttle body, you do not require reprogramming. I would still disconnect the battery for at least thirty minutes to reset the computer. What concerns me are the other two codes. Unless the...
Hello. Although the symptoms may feel like a misfire, it's worth checking out the transmission too, since the transmission on this vehicle has multiple technical repair bulletins pertaining to the transmission lower gears causing jerking, noise like whining can be...
Hi, thanks for writing in. If the 3.5l V6 "donor" engine/transmission was verified as running before the swap, make sure EVERYTHING from that running combination is installed and configured as it was previously in the running vehicle - components, wiring,...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. First thing you need to do is check the oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/differential-gear-oil-replacement) in the differential. The lowest the oil can go to is one knuckle down when you put your finger into the fill...
Changing the engine will determine what type of engine you have. If you have a CPP 24 valve Cummins engine, then the engine will swap just fine as they fit the 1998 to 2005 models. However, if your vehicle requires...
Either the key fob remote's battery is going out causing the immobilizer system to trip the security or the immobilizer system control is not responding. I recommend replacing the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) in the key fob remote and programming the remote...
Hello. I would need to hear how the engine sounds in order to be able to know what it may be doing. If the engine is getting hot fast but is not actually overheating then that may simply be a...
Hi There, The 30,000 mile service for your Jeep Patriot should include the following: Engine oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) (Change) Air filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement) (Replace) Spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) (Replace) Oil filter (Replace) Wheels & tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rotate-tires) (Rotate) Other items that should be inspected...
If If you’ve always loved driving performance cars but you don't know how you’ll fit a baby seat in a Mustang or a Camaro, the 2012 Dodge Charger could be the car for you. While it has the room and...