Double check the coolant level to make sure that after you have the heater turned on your coolant did not get low. If it is full then you need to replace the water pump and the thermostat. The water pump...
Hello. This code is also related to the catalytic converter not working properly. This can also happen when the ground wires connected to the O2 sensors are not properly hooked up causing them to send erroneous info to the computer....
Try starting the vehicle with a second key if available. The keys have a chip inside them that the security system (EWS Module) needs to detect before it allows power to get to the starter. The EWS module acts as...
Hi There, Great question! Many people use these two trip meters for various reasons (and there really isn't a "right answer") and it is completely up to you and your preference. Many people like to track their fuel mileage and...
Hi there. There should be a select button with two directional arrows on the button. Push and hold the right directional arrow on the button and the dash should go from the odometer to the menu. Then scroll up by...
Hi there. In general, worn out coolant tubes, or a radiator with worn out radiator coils and fins are the root sources of an engine that is running hotter than it should. This problem can also be caused by a...
Hi there, if the problem only occurs when the engine is cold then it is most likely the tensioner or something to do with the timing chain. The A/C compressor would create the noise when the A/C is turned on,...
You may have a leak you have not seen if you had to add coolant. You should also not have to turn on the heater to full blast to cool the engine. This tells me you either have a cooling...
It sounds like you may have a faulty AC Compressor or potentially a leak in the AC lines somewhere. Car air conditioners work on a simple principle of heat transfer, relying on the fact that heat will always transfer from...
When the problem is happening you should turn the key to the run position to see if theft light comes on and then goes out. If the system keeps the theft light on then you most likely have a bad...
The fuel tank sender resistance may be off causing either a short or open causing the gauge to either be full or empty. The trunk rear fuel pump access cover should be removed and the connection removed and the fuel...
There is a special service campaign from the manufacturer for this problem. Your vehicle may be covered for the repair under service bulletin number 15824-01 dated August 9th 2016. The bulletin covers codes P0010 and P0013 for the intake or...
It sounds as though you have done an almost complete tune-up of the vehicle. However, there may be a few components left to check. A clogged fuel filter can restrict fuel volume causing a lean condition, and set random...
I'd recommend getting a Tundra if you want a pickup truck, but if you want speed get a Mach One. You mentioned that it has 9,000 miles on it, you'll want to make sure it is not 9,000 miles at...
That might be a stepper motor failure. The gauge pointer is electronically controlled by a stepper motor. The stepper motors are soldered to the instrument panel circuit board and can be unsoldered and replaced. You can do it yourself, hire...
Hi there. If you download our mobile app, you can set up an automatic updates when all services are due. However, if you live outside the United States, we're not able to provide you with repair or maintenance solutions. You...
This is likely a charging system problem (i.e. alternator or voltage regulator). As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns the...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. First off, you don't need to go to a VW shop or the dealership to have an ignition lock cylinder replaced. As a matter of fact, one of our professional mechanics can complete this...
Hi there: What you're describing appears to be a problem with the serpentine belt; which powers many of your vehicle's components including the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning systems. When the belt or the pulley's that turn the belt...
It sounds like your problems are isolated to the Brake Assist System which is a system designed to sense panic stop conditions and use vacuum to assist the brake pedal and give you the shortest possible stopping distance. Like the...
You may have a bad relay or faulty switch for the sunroof. If the sunroof doesn't move at all I would have a technician come out and test voltages from the switch and relay and to diagnose the problem.
The part is only about $35, so then that leaves about $200 in labor. This labor should be better-explained to you so you know what was done. The labor to replace the purge valve on the engine is only 0.6...
When a module illuminates a warning light, generally there is a fault code that accompanies it. there can be many reasons for the concern like a low fluid level or a failing internal transmission component. Fluid leaks are common as...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The knocking sound is coming from the flex plate in the back of the engine. The flex plate is what drives the torque converter to the transmission. The flex plate is probably cracked...
