Hi Chris. Thanks for writing in tonight. The biggest problem with bad motor mounts is that when they fail, they tend to fail rapidly; so that might be what has happened to your Mitsubishi. However, it's also possible (although less...
A thermostat that is stuck closed will cause the engine to overheat quickly. Do not drive it or engine damage will occur! I suggest having a technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out and diagnose and repair your cooling...
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. 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...
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 - there is an air bleed hose that runs across the top of the radiator (under a plastic cover) and into the expansion tank. There is a coolant level sensor, and a coolant transfer hose (expansion tank to the...
Is it really cold outside? If it gets cold enough there is the possibility that the fluid could be frozen in the lines of your washer nozzles. If this is the case, you will need to get the car somewhere...
The side view mirrors are important safety features that provide extra visibility to the driver. Before driving, it’s important to adjust the side view mirrors so that you have maximum visibility. The manual side view mirrors are adjusted with the...
Hello...it is wonderful to hear from a Tercel owner!! I owned a 1985 Tercel for 25 years!!! One day, on the freeway, the rust on the front sub-frame finally caused the car to basically "crack" where the control arm is...
It is very likely than an ignition coil could be the cause of this issue although it would most likely set a check engine light if this was the case. I would recommend turning your key to the on position...
Gasoline evaporates, even in the gas tank of your Accord. If those fumes are allowed to escape into the atmosphere, they create hydrocarbons that damage the environment and also contribute to smog/air pollution. To help combat this problem, your car...
Sounds like you might be having an alternator problem. The vehicle uses the battery to start, once it is running the alternator takes over providing the vehicle with all the electricity it needs. If the alternator fails, the car continues...
Hi. More than likely, yes, unless there is enough of the key left to extract it with a pair of pliers. Once you replace the lock cylinder and key, the vehicle will have to be programmed to recognize the new...
Your vehicle has two trip odometers, which tell you the distance you have traveled since the last reset. The vehicle displays one trip odometer at a time, directly below the standard odometer. To toggle between the two trip odometers, press...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Your battery may not have had enough cold cranking amps (CCA). The volts may be correct but if it doesn't have enough CCA, it will not start for you. Batteries that specify cold cranking...
Turning on the parking lights is easy. Simply find the headlight knob, which is located just to the left of your steering column. Turn the knob clockwise to the parking light icon, which is a picture of two lights facing...
Hello. There can be many causes for a jerking sensation; it could be a fault with the engine, the transmission, suspension, or even the tires. I would recommend hiring an experienced mechanic to diagnose your jerking issue; be sure to...
Hi there. It's actually a problem with vehicles over 10 to 15 years of age in general. What typically occurs is that the ignition relay will be come damaged after years of continual wear and tear. This is most likely...
It could be a number of things causing the problem. I would have a technician change the fuel filter and check fuel pressure and test to see if it's getting spark at the spark plugs. I have seen these cars...
The air bag readiness Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when there is an issue with the air bag system. Since the air bags are an extremely important safety in your vehicle, you should schedule...
Hello. It could be possible that the steering gear or power steering pump have seized and are no longer functioning. In most cases of pump failure, the steering will still turn, however it will require increased effort due to the...
The problem you are describing is possibly caused by mis-operation of the "flapper doors" that control and direct air flow throughout the various HVAC outlets. These doors are operated by cable or by servos. It is also possible that there...
Like most other modern vehicles, yours is equipped with a safety system designed to prevent you from driving if the Brake Lights aren’t working. However, there are times that this system may malfunction. If your car won’t shift out of...
