Hi there. It is very rare for an ECU to fail completely, unless something dramatic happens to cause this to occur; such as attaching battery cables backwards or flood damage / excessive exposure to water. Unfortunately, the best way to...
If the engine Revs up, but the car does not accelerate, then your transmission must be slipping. You can check the fluid level in the transmission and add some if it is low, but even if this solves your problem,...
If the truck was stolen there could be a number of things causing it to not start now including several anti-theft devices on the truck. I would recommend having an expert, like from YourMechanic, come to your home to diagnose...
It sounds like you may have a blown head gasket causing coolant to get into the engine cylinders. You will need to have the cooling system pressure tested and compression test done to verify the blown head gasket and need...
Anything can be bypassed, but it will take more time and money to bypass the security system than it will to replace it. This is a common request from many customers and I can say that the manufacturers do a...
The alteration in weight will require suspension/alignment modifications that will have to be engineered. The carryover of the PCM and all controls must be comprehensive but even if you can get it to work, you might run into issues using...
The likely cause of this shaking is loose, worn or defective suspension components and/or tire wheel imbalance. It is also possible that defective or irregularly worn tires, as well as damage to the wheels, can cause or contribute to the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The trip reset button is located at the next to the readout. It is hard to see because they are black on black and hidden out of the way. Some models utilize the set...
As the former owner of an older 4Runner that experienced this exact same problem, I emphasize. I have also seen that this particular year experiences this problem more so often than others. There are actually a few different common problems...
Hi there - this transmission holds approximately 4 quarts of fluid. However, it is impossible to change the fluid by simply draining the fluid - will only get a fraction of this amount. Fluid changes with a fluid change machine...
When you have many different codes like this then you will need to have all of them tested and looked at to see if it is caused by one or more problems. If you have issues with vehicle after refueling...
Hi there. This is typically caused by warped rotors. When the rotors are warped, the steering wheel will shake when applying the brakes. This is a common issue. I usually measure the rotors to see if they are good, but...
The best way to ensure that a transmission will last as long as it possibly can is to change the fluid at the recommended intervals and to drive the vehicle with care. Oftentimes increasing the RPMs very high for a...
If you have already replaced the bulb, the problem may be with the wiring, or with the headlamp control module that your particular vehicle has. You will need to find a VW qualified technician to inspect and get headlamp working...
Hello. The purpose of the SOS button is to enable you to call BMW when there is a problem with the car or in the event of an emergency. It sounds like there is a problem with the transmission and...
Hi. The first priority is to get the vehicle to crank over, without engine/camshaft RPM's, the engine computer will not start up the fuel pump. The starting circuit needs to be diagnosed. Some of the causes could be an ignition...
This is a sign of a failing or dirty 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 into...
Hi there. A noise from the belts can be very annoying. If it is a very high pitched noise then you may have an issue with a loose or worn out belt or a bearing failure in one of the...
Hello. The computer reset only puts the computer in a position that it will control the fuel as if you just bought the car. As the vehicle is driven and a defective O2 sensor gives a bad input to the...
Hi there. Your Lincoln Town Car has something in the front related to the suspension called a sway bar. When you drive over bumps on potholes this helps to support the suspension as it does its job dampening the bump....
Hello. Check intake vacuum at idle to "guess" as to the status of the timing. If below factory spec., for example if as low as 15 inches or so (vac. gauge reading), you might be off a tooth. Really, the...
The code is for the lock up control solenoid circuit of the transmission or transmission module. The first test indicated for the code is to clear the code and see if it returns. If it does not return, then it...
Typically, a loud squeal on a cold start could be belt related. As belts age, the rubber becomes harder and glazes a bit. This can cause a brief, or constant, squealing. Also, belt tension can cause squealing as well. If...
