Q: Shuts off on first start up but starts right away on second crank. Only happens when car is left alone for a few hours.

The rear tire of your vehicle rides on a hub bearing. If the bearing separates, the tire can come off with a portion of the hub attached. Typically before this happens, a bearing will start making roaring or grinding noises...

Hi. In order for any liquid to have pressure, there has to be a restriction. The restriction in an engine is the oil clearance on the rotating parts. On a newer engine, it is roughly 0.0015 of one inch. This...

Each of these codes are for different problems, and would need to be diagnosed. If you are low on coolant, then your misfire may be due to a blown head gasket and the first three codes. The last code, P0768...

Hello. Low idling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) issues can be caused by several faults. Typically they are an effect of poor fuel and spark efficiency. When diagnosing this type of issue, you will want to start with the easiest parts to check, and...

Little to no oil may have damaged internal engine components. Timing chain tensioners for example, are typically oil pressure fed. They rely on the proper oil level and pressure to maintain correct tension on the timing chains. Incorrect tension can...

Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully, 100% charged battery that passes a load test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). Confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the immobilizer system...

VSA, or Vehicle Stability Assist, is Honda’s proprietary system to maximize traction and help stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the car turns more or less than desired. VSA also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or...

It sounds like you may have a catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) that may be clogged or failing. There are a number of reasons that may cause the catalytic converter to fail. They include: O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), spark plugs...

It could be an internal tranfercase noise, but I wouldn't jump to that conclusion yet. The noise could be coming from the front driveshaft, CV axles, ect. Anything that's turning when the four-wheel drive is engaged could be the culprit....