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What does it mean when my check engine light is on. And t...


What does it mean when my check engine light is on. And the car is making some type of ticking or knocking noise? And when I press on the accelerator the noise get louder and my car takes a min to Get to 40 and 50 mph Mechanic...

What does it mean when my check engine light is on. And the car is making some type of ticking or knocking noise? And when I press on the accelerator the noise get louder and my car takes a min to Get to 40 and 50 mph Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? The check engine light is just On Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Infinity M45 2006 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your M45 yourself? What have you tried so far? No I barely know about car. I just tried to buy some Lucas in it to knock out the noise Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? That’s It I think

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Evelyn
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Hi! Evelyn Hope I can help sorry to hear about your light and clicking noise , you could be in a fail safe mode from a bad sensor reading , the first thing you will need to check is the codes with a scan tool . then you will have a better idea what could be wrong . let me know Thank you Roy!

It's Knocking Noise.
Automotive Expert
Have you checked the engine oil level ?

It's Oil in there.
Automotive Expert
Okay if the light is on also you will need to check the codes you could have a timing sprocket issue knocking If you have a auto zone close by they will check the codes for free

I really don't know. I don't wanna drive it cause it's making loud noise and It's not gassing up until it's on like 5 or 6 RPM
Automotive Expert
Okay if knocking loud you might need to have it towed and inspected you don’t want to damage your engine

Okay so what do u think the problem can Now that u know that?
Automotive Expert
There are a few things that can cause a knock timing sprocket or chain , pistons or rods knocking if engine light is on more like cam timing issues.
Automotive Expert
Just post back if I can help Thank you Roy

Hey I have a question
Automotive Expert
Okay

Can u Call me and Maybe hear the noise coming from the car to give me a better understanding on what it came be?
Automotive Expert
I can send you a premium service call

That's fine
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Its $26 is that okay

$26 dollars?!I payed to talk to You.
Automotive Expert
That is what they charge for a call

Oh wow. Nvm it's Okay then
Automotive Expert
Okay just let me know I can send that Thanks again !

U can send It
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Let me know

Hey
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Hi!

How much does a camshaft position sensor costs?
Automotive Expert
I only use Nissan sensors they coast around $40.00

Do some cost 80 or 90 dollars?
Automotive Expert
it depends on what sensor it is

The camshaft sensor
Automotive Expert
the cam sensor from the dealer is 36.80
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part

Thank u BC dis street mechanic telling me it was 90 dollars for the piece
Automotive Expert
Okay they are marking the price up

I appreciate you. How much should I be getting charged for oil change n Spark plugs change?
Automotive Expert
Okay they only let me answer one issue at a time you can open a new question if you have more issues , ask for me Thank you Roy!

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