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A rough idle indicates that your engine is misfiring. There are many reasons why a car would misfire. It could be a bad ignition coil or spark plug. It could also be a bad control module or wiring issue. If...

It is possible that the timing belt has slipped or is broken which would cause loss of compression. You can check cylinder compression to get an indication of that. Also, you should check for fuel from the injectors, not just...

A blocked oil passage can cause high oil pressure and of course lack of oil flow can cause engine noise. However, it is not clear from your inquiry if your oil pressure is really out of spec high. OBD-II codes...

The actuators are geared to work back and forth. You may have positioned them in a way where they will not work properly. You should have moved the door until they matched the actuator and not the other way around....

Your car does not have the walk away door lock feature. You will have to press your door lock button on remote or door to lock the car. Make sure you do not have any extra remotes or keys in...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first place you will want to start is by checking the brakes. Take a look at the pads and see if they are making contact with the rotor. There is a very small...

This is likely due to a weak battery, a failing alternator or potentially a bad grounding connection. When the alternator is not working properly, it will fail to maintain an adequate charge on the battery which may cause other components...

Checking for cooling system leaks is the first place to start. A certified technician can pressure test and/or add dye to the cooling system to pinpoint if there are any leaks. There can possibly be a leak that's small enough...

It is possible that the belt tensioner for this belt or belts has failed. If there is no tension on the Belt then it will not spend with the crankshaft pulley. I would recommend having your belt tension inspected by...

Hi there. This could be a concern with the push start button itself. While the push start button has been around for a short while, it's still not a perfect option. This option is taking the place of the mechanical...

Hi there. Unfortunately, diagnosing a mechanical problem is not an exact science; nor does it always become solved the first time. The automatic transmission has 3 systems; electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical. The problem with your vehicle might be one, two...

Brake fluid leak sources are quite varied and can be traced to tubing perforation due to corrosion, bleeder screw leaks, internal master cylinder leaks, and seal leaks. Any leak of brake fluid is serious and so I recommend that you...

If you have a leak from the front transmission seal where the torque converter goes in is the seal for the front pump seal. This will cause the transmission to pump out the fluid. This will burn up the transmission...

Hello - this recommend seems unusual. As long as the lubricant level in the differentials is of the correct type, and kept at recommend levels (i.e. no leaks), differentials should not be failing with this frequency. Off-roading or trailer pulling...

If your car has a factory installed anti-theft system, starting the car is much more difficult. The anit-theft system uses the ignition key, ignition lock cylinder and switch to determine if the car will be allowed to start. There are...

Hello. If there has never been any accidents and that is what the computer is saying, then the computer would likely need to be replaced. The SRS module will fail over time and cause these readings to occur. If all...

This is most commonly the ignition switch electrical. It is an important distinction to make. There is the "electrical ignition switch" and the "ignition lock cylinder" that the key inserts. It is very common for Honda's to exhibit this symptom....

Hello, thank you for writing in. With the light illuminating and then turning off right away, there are no major causes for concern at this exact moment. You may want to Several systems are tied into the Advanced Trac, and...

Common causes of no or inadequate cabin heat include malfunctioning blend door(s) (part of the in-dash ventilation network), a faulty or stuck heater control valve, a plugged heater core, stuck open engine cooling thermostat, collapsed hoses, and low coolant level....

There might be a pigtail cable on the battery cable that has been damaged. The battery cables usually have one or two smaller gauge wires that come off of the cable to power up other circuits. You can look at...

You cannot go wrong using factory replacement pads since you know how long they will last and they were certified to work on your vehicle. There may be as many as 10 different aftermarket pads on the market and all...

Hi there. One of our better tools on this website and also available through our mobile app is the scheduled maintenance search tool that can be accessed by clicking this link. Simply enter your vehicle information in each section as...

Hi there. Overall, a Honda Odyssey is a pretty reliable and dependable. In most cases, routine service and maintenance will extend the life of your vehicle significantly. If your car is running rough and depending on the mileage of your...

The best way to find TDC on your 2001 Ford Focus is to purchase a vehicle service repair manual for your car. This will give you the information you're looking for so you can make the repairs to your vehicle's...