Q: What's wrong when light come on saying engine overheated idle engine

The Check Engine light coming on is an indication that continued operation could cause damage. The engine could also emit excessive emissions. You should have the vehicle's computer scanned for codes. This test will confirm that when the light is...

With Acura cars, there are several common components that can have a catastrophic failure due to age. The igniter, ignition coil, main relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-main-relay-computer-fuel-system), and distributor rotors are all common components. When these components fail, they typically just stop working...

If you are loosing coolant but do not see signs of any leaks, then there is only one other place for it to go. In the engine and most likely out of the exhaust. It's possible that you may have...

The idle is computer controlled on your car and over time, your engine computer adapts to changes in your engine over time. When your battery is disconnected or goes dead, the computer will reset and go back to factory settings....

The stabilitrak and traction control systems may become inactive if the engine light is on. The code for a cylinder misfire on cylinder #7 may be due to the engine oil system containing sludge from improper oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) intervals....

Hi there: To be blunt; this is very baffling. If the two warning lights come on; there should be an error code stored in the ECU that can be downloaded with a digital scanner that triggered the warning lights to...

If the Check Engine Light has come on, it is likely that Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been stored and they can be retrieved by a scan tool. If there are downloadable codes, a Check Engine Light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) will quickly...

The VSA indicator light comes on when something in your Vehicle Stability Assist System is not working properly. This is a system in your car that helps to control the way the vehicle maneuvers when cornering or in otherwise unstable...

Hi there. Check the slave cylinder on the clutch system and see if it's leaking. If there is no leak, then operate the clutch pedal and have someone watch the slave cylinder. If the clutch fork is moving all the...