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Hi There, Code P0016 relates to the crankshaft position sensor. A crankshaft position sensor is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used by engine management systems to control the...

If the key will not turn in the ignition normally you can try to turn the steering wheel side to side quickly while simultaneously attempting to turn your key and that may sometimes allow the key to turn. If the...

Hi there. First you will need to drain all of the engine coolant from the engine. Then you will need to remove the intake, exhaust manifold to the side that has the lifter that is tapping, and make sure that...

Both the power to the ignition switch and the ground to the horn relay pass through the clockspring. The clockspring is a spiral-wound electrical connector which allows a vehicle's steering wheel to turn while still making an electrical connection between...

Hello. I would go with the option that makes the most sense in terms of cost efficiency. In some cases replacing the engine entirely is actually less expensive then rebuilding or servicing a major component. The 4.0 V6 that your...

If the starter bolts to the transmission bell housing, that component would have to be re-installed. If the starter bolts to the engine block, then you can use the starter as is to start the engine. However, it is likely...

The oil pressure gauge will fluctuate slightly with changes in engine RPM's, but should not go down to zero. This could mean a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump...

The fuel pressure regulator is almost always located on the fuel rail. The fuel rail is located on the top of the engine and has the fuel injectors under it. This will be located right around where the intake manifold...

Hi Austin. Thanks for contacting us today. This video is actually quite good at diagnosing whether the noise you're hearing is a ball joint issue. If you complete this inspection and the ball joint appears good - then it's likely...

Without seeing the fuel trim readings in the computer to see if the engine is running too lean then it would be a guess that you have a vacuum leak between the mass air sensor and the intake manifold or...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle has an open circuit code on the #3 fuel injector, is going to require circuit testing. The fuel injector(s) are controlled by the injector driver(s) in the ECM (engine control...

If this is the only code that keeps coming up, and the data stream on the oxygen sensors are reacting correctly, the only real other thing left would be the convertor. If there was a wiring issue, or a sensor...

Hi there: First off, thanks for your service to our country. Trying to find a coolant leak is one of the more difficult things to do without having the vehicle in motion. However, one thing you might want to do...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty starter solenoid or potentially a bad starter motor. A faulty starter solenoid will generally produce a clicking sound when turning the key. The starter solenoid is located on the starter...

You have to open the fuel tank cap when you want to put gas in or an additive. You want the engine to be shut off for safety. Locate the fuel door release lever, which is on the floor by...

This would require more testing with the pressure gauges to see if the A/C system cuts out due to low pressure on the low side of the A/C or high pressure on the high side. The most common problem is...

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Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's drivability concern should be diagnosed and repaired. It is not advisable to drive your vehicle with the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor disconnected. The MAP sensor's job is to determine...

This kind of reaction is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. The working brake light is known as the center high mount stop lamp. It is wired differently from the normal brake lights in order to prevent them from all going out at once. The...

Hi There, This code indicates that there is a what is known as a "signal line failure." You will need to check the connections between the PCM and ABS/TCS control unit. If the wires are good, then you will need...

The clicking sound you are hearing is likely related to the lack of sufficient oil in the motor, which may have also caused the motor to overheat and shut down. When this happens, a number of things may cause the...

You may have broke the reverse band inside the transmission and would require the transmission to be taken apart to replace the broke part.

There are innumerable things that can go wrong with the A/C system and so the best thing to do is request an air conditioning system inspection and the responding certified mechanic will get this resolved for you. The possibilities that...

Hello. Organic brake pads have a reputation for being quiet most of the time. Most of the complaints come from squeaks when the pads are wet. You describe your symptoms as more of a grinding, metal on metal, type of...