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Hello. Most of the time this is caused by one of two things on your vehicle. It is either because the powertrain control module, or engine computer, is failing internally, or the main relay that supplies power to it is...

You will have two inner bushings for each control arm and one outer ball joint for each arm. You have upper and lower control arms.

Hi there. You would need to install the switch to allow the mirrors to fold out. Plus you will also need to install a switch for the heaters in the mirrors. For the lights that are to work in the...

Hi there: In most cases the wheel sensor or the electrical harness attached to the sensor is the source of this error code. You might want to replace both, reset the ECU and see if the code goes away. If...

If there is underhood smoke, that can signify that something is leaking. Typically, that will be engine coolant or engine oil. Some leaks can be relatively easy to fix. If that is your circumstance, it will be advantageous to get...

Hello. It is possible that the issue is the converters as I have seen them fail prematurely on many Nissan vehicles. Being that the vehicle is only about 4-5 years old and does not have many miles you should contact...

I have seen this a number of times on this vehicle. There have been quite a few concerns with blown head gaskets on Subaru engines, especially this one. Adding stop leak is not going to fix it and in some...

Often a flashing check engine light signifies misfiring. Inasmuch as the check engine light has illuminated, there are definitely stored trouble codes and if misfiring has occurred, those codes will reflect that. To obtain a diagnosis of the underlying problem,...

Hello. A no spark condition can be caused by many things. If the aforementioned components have already been replaced I would move on to looking at the ignition module, and perhaps the wiring to a few specific components. The ignition...

Hi Tim. Thanks for sending your question to us today. There could be a few different issues causing this problem, ranging from a damaged shift solenoid to an obstruction of debris inside the transmission hydraulic lines. A blown inner seal...

Hello. If you are having hard starting in the morning the first thing I would check is the glow plugs. The glow plugs are meant to warm up the engine so that it can start properly, if they are worn...

The place to begin when a car won't start is to figure out what is missing. An internal combustion motor needs fuel, proper fuel pressure, spark, correct cam timing and compression to run. Here are some items you will...

Hi there. The expansion valve does not need to be replaced unless it is physically leaking or not operating properly. On the flip side, it sounds like there is definitely an electrical concern with the AC clutch. The AC system...

There is a component in your vehicle that is malfunctioning and causing the battery to drain down. There is a very specific way that this type of problem needs to be diagnosed, in order to find what the root cause...

Various items can cause similar symptoms to the ones you have described. The most common would be a bad fuel filter, transmission fault, torque converter issue, shift solenoid problem, low fuel pressure, or a failed fuel injector. All of these...

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. You may smell burnt fluid if the trans has been slipping....

You need to check the engine block grounds on the left and right side of the engine block. Follow the neg. cable down to the engine and make sure it is very tight. Another ground is on the radiator support...

There are only two things that can cause this problem in this engine. One is the distributor timing jumping up and down due to worn out components inside the distributor. The other problem may be that the carburetor is not...

Hi there. Many components make up your cooling system. If any of these components are not functioning properly it will cause your vehicle to overheat. If your vehicle is not leaking any coolant, the chances are that your radiator fan(s)...

The illumination of the check engine light tells me that vehicles computer has picked up a fault which may shed some light on the problem causing your stalling concerns. Typically it is not good practice to run a vehicle too...

Hello. It sounds like you may have a couple of issues going on with your vehicle. The overheating is the first concern. If it is randomly overheating then a block test needs to be done. This would indicate a leak...

Hi. Since the reverse lights turn on when you shift into gear, that is a clear indication that the mechanical portion of the shift linkage is working. I believe the shift solenoid inside the transmission might be stuck open or...

This check engine light is an indication of a major failure in the computer system sensors or systems. You will need to have the computer scanned to get the stored computer codes and then the codes will need to be...

Hello. The code P0108 means the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) circuit is detecting a high input voltage. The PCM and MAP sensor communicate through a 5 volt wire that changes voltages as the sensor's reading changes. When the sensor detects...

If you have been running low on coolant and been adding water instead of coolant then you do not know the coolant level of protection for anti-boil or anti-freeze and should replace all the coolant fluid in the car. If...