Q: Reduced engine power light came on when cranking vehicle and had trouble starting, but went off as soon as it cranked.

Hello, it sound like you have a loss of oil pressure. The first thing to check would be the oil level to see if oil should be added. With the oil level correct the engine can be started and if...

Besides the MAP sensor code, you may have a transmission major failure or a problem with the shift cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/automatic-transmission-shift-cable). The shift cable bushings wear out and these vehicles sometimes the cable will pop off of the shift linkage of...

You may have damaged the systems when last you disconnected and connected the positive cable to the fuse block and without using the battery ground. I would recommend disconnecting just the battery ground, and then leaving it off for ten...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It all depends on the performance parts that are being installed. You suggest following the recommendations of the kit manufacturer. If the rotors and pads are the same size as the original equipment, then you...

Hi there: Well, the dealership is partially correct here. The P2647 OBD-II trouble code indicates (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2647-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-rich-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn) that the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction in the intake camshaft rocker arm actuator system (A). This code is usually found in...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. What seem to happen is a door sensor / switch has failed. Turn on the dome light to door and shut all of the doors. See if the light dims after shutting all...

If you smell gas, there can be a leak in a number of places. All the fuel lines should be carefully inspected to make sure they are secure and undamaged, all the way up to the fuel injectors themselves. Even...

You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since...

Hi there - you have probably not bent valves yet, but damage is not far away. Replacing timing belts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-timing-belts-have-teeth-and-how-they-work) on these engines requires fixtures to hold the crankshaft and camshafts in certain positions while changing the belt for this...