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Hi there. Rituals aside, if the starter is grinding the when attempting to start, there is a problem with starter, or flywheel. The starter can be adjusted with shims to gain the proper clearance. In any case, both will need...

Hello There, The B1 service in your Honda Accord indicates the need for the oil change service and tire rotation as you know. This service does not have anything to do with the battery or the vehicle not starting. If...

The orifice will be in the line where it comes from condenser to evaporator.

If you plan on using the vehicle, you should absolutely add more coolant. Do NOT drive the vehicle without coolant. Overheating an engine can permanently damage the engine and several other components. The water pump will need to be replaced....

Hi there. It would seem to be the right front wheel bearing that is making the noise. The vibration could be from the drive shaft center support bearing being worn out. To check if the bearing is worn, push up...

Hi there. Either the tires are out of balance and causing the front end to shake and make the steering parts move around or there is a loose steering or suspension part that is moving around as the vehicle is...

From your description it is possible the timing belt broke. Have a mechanic come and inspect the problem and verify that the timing belt broke. If it did, then the belt can be replaced, but only if the engine is...

It sounds like you might have some engine damage. Knocking noises can be a sign of serious engine issues and it's usually best to stop using the car until you can get it sorted out. With 185 thousand miles it...

The pinging noise may be the a/c mode door actuator motor moving and if it is making a clicking noise then it may be bad and need replaced. For the engine noise this would need to be listened to by...

Since you mentioned that the motor will eventually start at times, we can assume that it is getting spark. This means that you may have a fuel delivery issue. This may happen due to lack of fuel pressure, a faulty...

The Electronic Spark Control module controls the ignition timing keeping the ignition cycle smooth as the various demands of the engine change depending on driving conditions. The compression in a given cylinder is created by tight clearances in the cylinder...

Hi there - you don't mention if you replaced the timing belt as preventative maintenance (a good thing!) or if the timing belt failed, requiring replacement (a bad thing). If it is the latter, you may have valve damage that...

You will need to have the engine scanned for codes and diagnosed for loss of spark or fuel. Your water pump is driven by the timing belt, and if the belt broke or water pump seized, then you may have...

If you find the coils easy to change, then you can replace only the one you need. If you find you have a lot of work to get to them, then replace all of them at the same time to...

Hi, thanks for your question. I'd be happy to offer my insight. I suggest checking the transmission shift cable connection at the transmission to see if the cable came loose from a defective cable end bushing. If you would like...

The whining noise you are hearing may be caused by a fluid temperature issue. Nissan has released a Service Bulletin NTB13-079c that outlines the procedure to add a cooler to help lower CVT temperatures. While there is no way to...

The computer should be scanned to see why the Check Engine Light is on by a mechanic. The Check Engine Light is an indication that the computer has a fault in the systems that it monitors and has set a...

Hi there. Check the downshift solenoid on the transmission. It seems that the solenoid is sticking or not functioning correctly. I recommend servicing the transmission with changing the transmission oil and filter. If there is some dirt or gummy slush...

The false empty reading on your dashboard can be caused by several different components. One of which is the fuel modules themselves. If they both have failed, it is likely do to an electrical power or data connection feeding into...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, when you turn the steering, the right tire has noise, whenever turning the steering, and needs to be diagnosed. For a problem like this, it could be an axle shaft CV joint...

Hi Andrew: Unless you have already obtained a specific, written diagnosis identifying which mount(s) are faulty, the mechanic from YourMechanic will always inspect prior to replacement to be sure the appropriate work is performed. Indeed, if upon inspection the...

Hi Jerry. Thanks for writing in today. I am a fan of this brand of brake system components. However, in regards to being "better" than OEM, that's a very difficult question to provide a straight and clear answer. Generally speaking,...