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I am not sure where you broke off the screwdriver but the nut is tightened over 200 ft lbs of torque and you may need to use an impact tool to get it off. If you need assistance then have...

There are no fuel system cleaners or additives that will unclog, or restore, a catalytic converter. Although a scan tool can reveal some data about converter operating conditions there are other tests that must be performed to determine if the...

Hi there. What seems to happen is the input shaft on the transmission was not turning and the transmission was lockup internally. This caused your engine to raise high up and make the engine fully extend the engine mounts. When...

Hi there. Check the idle air control valve (IAC) and see if its working. The IAC is designed to make the engine run at idle in all climate conditions. Also, check the mass air flow sensor (MAF) and see if...

I'm guessing you mean there is no power to the fuel pump sending unit. With the ignition switch in the crank position, power flows through a fuse to the fuel pump relay. The powertrain control module (PCM) then closes this...

Hi there. I think your best bet is to have one of our professional mechanics come to your location and complete a car is getting poor gas mileage inspection. This will allow them to inspect your fuel system and ignition...

Hi there. Either the drainage holes are blocked, or ECU housing seal is damaged causing water to enter the ECU housing. Take a look around the ECU and see if there is any standing water or moisture areas. If there...

Hi Ray. Thanks for contacting us today. When the engine gets hot and the heater blows cold air, it's usually caused by either an obstruction of debris inside the heater core. When a water pump or thermostat does not work,...

Hello. This is the first sign of a bad throttle body. This is a common failure on this vehicle. When the throttle motor or position sensor fails this occurs as the computer can no longer control the throttle. Most of...

Hello. I would suggest that you try using white lithium grease. This is the best way to lubricate door hinges, but it may leave a white film on the hinges. Although this may be a bit unappealing, it may be...

Hi there. The code U0100 means that the ECM (computer) has lost communication. Check the battery and the battery cables and make sure that they are in good condition. Check the ground wires to the chassis and to the fuse...

If this is happening primarily at stop lights, it may be related to a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. This is a unit in your car's intake system that monitors the flow of air into the engine and...

I would try and have the fuel injectors and throttle body cleaned out. This should clean out injectors and intake valve carbon deposits that can cause the rough idle. If after driving the vehicle, and the CEL comes on, then...

If the security alarm accidentally turns on, you can easily turn it off. Simply unlock the door with the key, key fob, or Intelligent Key, or press the request switch. This will only work if the ignition is turned off....

Hello. If this occurred right after being hit then you have an issue with the alignment being off. It is also possible that something was bent or got damaged but this type of inspection would be done prior to the...

Hello. What you are describing is somewhat unusual, particularly if you are referring to a joint that is "protected" (i.e., under the dash). The entire column and linkages should be examined to see if there is something amiss causing a...

Hello. If you are losing oil, it is either leaking or being burned. The causes of burning oil would be faulty piston rings that allow the oil to blow by into the combustion chamber or bad valve guide seals that...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. There needs to be some more information gathered before we can make any type of diagnosis. We need to know if this happens at idle, while accelerating, and or if it happens constantly....

Without seeing the vehicle it would be hard to know if it is worth the repairs. I would recommend having a complete vehicle inspection to see if the vehicle only needs a head gasket and does not have more major...