Q: Ongoing issues with misfires

Hi there. It looks like you've replaced most of the usual suspects here, but it could be several other electrical or fuel related components that are causing your Cutlass Ciera to not fire-up including spark plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), spark plugs...

Since I cannot display an image on here, I will describe it best as possible. When looking at the diagnostic connector, is is basically a rectangle with flared tabs on one side. Consider that side of the bottom when viewing...

It's possible that your timing chain set is so worn out that the engine either "jumped time" or the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) broke. The starter may be turning the crankshaft over, but the camshaft and valve gear is no longer...

The battery light comes on to indicate that the charging voltage is low. It usually means there is a problem in the car's charging system. if the battery is in good condition, the car can still run for a...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...

Hi there. First check the reservoir cap and make sure that it can hold the pressure that it says on it. If the cap can hold the pressure, then either the water pump is not working or the engine has...

The first thing to do is to replace the battery since you did not mention you replaced the battery. Once battery is replaced and making sure battery connections are clean and tight then check operation of the remote. Then if...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of swapping an engine out on a 1976 Nissan 280Z.

Hi - the diagnostic trouble codes you mention are: 33- Manifold Absolute Pressure circuit/sensor malfunction: wiring open circuit/shorted circuit to positive, hose blocked/leaking, MAP sensor, 34- manifold Absolute Pressure circuit/sensor malfunction: wiring shorted to ground, 42- ignition control module circuit...