Hi there. If the humming noise is a high pitched hum, or more of a consistent squeaking sound, it's possible that it is caused by a build-up of brake dust on the brake rotors. In most cases, this is not...
Hi there. If the vehicle is just randomly turning off like this, it is almost always caused by a bad crank position sensor on this engine. This is very common and it will not turn on the Check Engine Light...
The two codes indicate that the air fuel ratio in the engine is off. In your circumstance, the short and long term fuel trim values should be read and evaluated using a real time scan tool as that will help...
Hi There, As you know, code P0016 relates to the camshaft position sensor. It sounds like the sensor may not have been replaced or is still producing the same problems that one typically will produce when it is not working...
Hi Dan. Thanks for reaching out today. Brake fluid can indeed cause communication errors with ABS sensors, so that might be (one) cause of this issue. However, it's also possible that the battery has gone dead (by coincidence as you...
Code U1100 signifies a communications error which is either a module fault or a deficiency in the wiring harness between communicating modules. There's a possibility that a dying battery is a cause of such a code (and a cause of...
Hey there: Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com. Breaking a wheel stud is commonly not caused by the way you're removing them, or the tool you are using. Lug nuts are supposed to go onto a stud smoothly, and come...
If you found oil has entered the spark plug tube galley then the oil may have shorted out all the coils and plug wires causing the engine no start. The oil is getting in the galley from a leaking valve...
You should not have two programmed keys on the same keychain. If that does not work then you have a problem with the anti-theft system or the key programming. The system can only be programmed using the factory level scanner....
Hi there. The main issue that occurs when an engine overheats is that excessive coolant sprays on critical electrical components and reduces the vehicle's ability to start after it overheats. However, in some instances, if the engine was damaged due...
Your engine is misfiring. When the check engine light starts blinking, that means the misfire is severe enough to damage the catalytic converter. As for the ABS light coming on when you hit a bump, that's probably due to loose...
Pull up on the parking brake to see if the brake feels loose like the cable has stuck on. Your brakes may have moisture in the brake fluid and it may have froze inside the brakes locking them on. You...
Changing the engine will determine what type of engine you have. If you have a CPP 24 valve Cummins engine, then the engine will swap just fine as they fit the 1998 to 2005 models. However, if your vehicle requires...
The water leaking into your front floor is most likely coming from the sun roof. The sun roof has two water drains. Each drain runs next to the windshield, inside of the left and right side pillars, called the A...
There is a very small chance that a slight oil leak would cause a complete engine fire. The oil that is leaked onto the engine will burn, and cause smoke as the result, but this is not the same as...
Hello. This is a common sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of a vehicle. The sensor is usually located on the butterfly spindle/shaft so that...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger seat airbag is activated similarly to the seat belt light, by weight when someone sits in the seat. The sensor is located inside of the seat frame and will only turn on...
Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...
Hello there, you have a few different faults with your 2000 Mercedes. Your car's fans have two speeds, low and high. The High speed setting should only be on during heavy load and high temperatures. The fans should shut off...
Hi there. If you engine is having a P0300 code for a random misfire, check the camshaft position sensor for any moisture and if the harness has any broken wires. If the sensor looks to be good, then remove the...
Hi there. What you are describing is similar to a parasitic battery drain. This happens when an electrical component or accessory is continually drawing electrical power while the vehicle is turned off. These issues can be very difficult to diagnose,...
Hello. If you are continuing to get the same code then the engine needs to be checked first for any vacuum leaks. The slightest leak in the intake tubes or any of the vacuum hoses or gaskets will cause this....
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check your brakes to ensure that they are in top shape and adjusted correctly. Check the parking brake to ensure that it is completely disengaging. If you have a column shifter, place the shifter...
Replacing an engine control module should never be a first step. There are a number of other problems that can give a PO607 trouble code. First the battery voltage should be checked, and if the engine is running, the charging...
Your vehicle and engine will have four O2 sensors. There is one O2 sensor in each exhaust manifold and one after each catalyst. This is a diagram of your exhaust system to see O2 sensor locations.
