As you describe it, it sounds like you may have a leak coming from your transmission; however, it's difficult to diagnose without more information or actually seeing the vehicle. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your...
This may suggest a bad grounding issue or potentially a failing voltage regulator. This is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery by the alternator. Often times this will result in the alternator allowing too much power to...
This may be related to a few different things such as a faulty idle air control valve, low fuel pressure, or potentially an intake air leak creating a lean fuel condition. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake...
If you have a battery that is on the verge of going bad and is only at 79% then what can happen is you could have the other electrical loads cause erratic operation at lower engine rpms. If you have...
Hi there. If a high idle is the concern a sticking idle air control valve or a vacuum leak could be the problem. Has anyone attempted an idle adjustment? If so, reset it back to the factory position. Listen around...
Hi There, Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to...
Hello there. Many common faults could cause your vehicle to have spongy brakes. You have done well so far in replacing all the parts and bleeding the brakes. Without knowing your vehicle's make and model, I can only offer general...
The A/C compressor or the compressor pulley bearing may be the cause of the noise you're hearing. You should also check the idler and tension pulleys while you're at it. If you'd like some help with pinpointing the noise,...
The charging system is not recharging the battery. This is why warning lights are on the dash and the vehicle loses power. It will jump start and run until the battery runs out of juice. The most common problem...
This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
A vacuum leak is a possibility but another possibility would be an exhaust leak. Both can cause a whistling noise when the engine heats up. A vacuum leak is more likely to change with engine speed. A qualified technician, like...
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...
I'm sorry, but I will need a little more info for this one like the year make and model of the vehicle. Many vehicles' alarms systems are designed to react differently to certain inputs. Something as simple as a loose...
A vehicle with 182,000 miles is likely due for a catalytic converter. Most of the time it does mean you need a new catalytic converter. But there are a couple of other things that are prudent to take a look...
Hello! It sounds like you may have a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds...
There is a valve that is by the fuel neck next to the fuel filler inlet that measures the fumes from the gas cap and related areas. This valve is known as the EVAP purge solenoid valve. This valve controls...
Hi - it is quite possible your engine is running in "open loop" when the idle sensor is disconnected, simply because the engine computer realizes that a crucial sensor is missing. By design, open loop running will be a richer...
I often hear about getting an oil change then something is wrong afterwards. I can say from experience that that the oil change itself won't cause your car not to start. I explain coincidental failures by relating them to a...
Hello. I think your decision will come down to your personal tastes. The G37 is the newer model, has a bigger engine, more power and is a little more advanced than the G35. At 100k there are a few things...
The anti thief system on this car is called PATS or passive anti thief system. The use of a key with a chip in it is needed to disable the alarm when you go to start the car. If the...
Hi there. Check the battery for voltage of 12.6 to 12.4 volts. If the battery is low, charge up the battery and retest. Check the battery cable connections and make sure that they are tight. Check the cables on the...
If the engine you are substituting is not a catalog OEM replacement, you will have to change (or modify) both the engine wiring harness and the engine computer. Engine computers are not interchangeable across engine families or even from year-to-year....
It is possible that your shift lock actuator has failed. This could cause your vehicle to think it is in another gear when it is actually in park. I would recommend having this actuator tested and replaced if necessary in...
