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Watch my video "fixing ABS brake problems on your car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T21th6nJe6Y)." You cannot work on ABS brake systems without a dealer-level computer. That's just how they are. They are complex feedback computer-run systems. They measure the speed of your wheels...
It sounds like what you are experiencing is transmission related. I would want to check the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level and condition. It may be low on fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-transmission-fluid-last). You may smell burnt fluid if the trans has been...
This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve). The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...
Hi there. What a conundrum. However, all is not lost. I believe you may have already had a concern in the making prior to the scissor incident. You mentioned that the phone wasn't getting a good connection through the power...
It sounds like you may have a clogged catalytic converter. The catalytic converter converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful pollutants that are suitable to be expelled into the atmosphere. When this is clogged, this causes these gases to be...
Hi There, The lack of oil certainly can contribute to the tapping noise you hear which is likely metal on metal in the valve train area creating this sound. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your...
Hi there - there are actually 4 mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) that locate the engine/transmission as a unit. The top link (you've already identified) is, complemented by 3 additional mounts around the lower perimeter of the engine/transmission, attaching the unit to the...
Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...
Hi there. The P1778 OBD-II trouble code is Nissan specific and indicates a problem with the step motor inside the transmission. The problem will be either with the electrical harness or the motor itself and will provide difficulty shifting. You...