Take the 2000 Isuzu Trooper back to the rebuilder since they should have a 12,000 mile 12 month warranty on the repairs. They should honor the warranty for you since your car is under mileage. The possible problem in this...
Hi there - if your engine is using less than 1 quart every 2500-3000 miles, this is considered normal by most technicians, even if in stop-and-go environments. A "low oil " light comes on when only 1/2 qt low (or...
Hello. If you are getting a skipping feeling and stalling, it is usually attributed to a misfire condition. It may just need a simple tune up or it may be more extensive. If the check engine light is on a...
Hi there. Check the fuel pump to see if its humming when you turn on the ignition. If the pump is not humming, then check the fuel pump relay and see if the relay is clicking on or not. If...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2008 Lexus LS460. This sounds like it is caused by a dead battery. The battery will need to be charged to see if it will accept a charge and then load tested...
I suggest you verify with the mechanic since they may be referencing the motor mounts front and rear but they are also called transaxle mounts when parts are looked up. The engine has one main mount in front of motor...
It is very possible that you could have an oil leak from your valve cover gasket. If this happens this oil can land on the exhaust and burn away causing the white smoke you are seeing. I would recommend having...
The Check Engine Light is an indicator that something is affecting your emissions in a negative way. This can be as simple as a loose gas cap, to a misfire and many things contribute to the overall emissions output. The...
Hello. On most vehicles the catalytic converter can usually be covered for the first 10 years or 100,000 miles. Once you surpass either of these, the converter will not be covered whether it is under warranty or recall. If you...
This is a failure of the seat occupant sensor. This is very common on your vehicle. The sensor fails and makes the computer think that there is someone in the seat. The sensor would need to be replaced as the...
The brake light switch has a small rubber bumper that pushes in on it to keep the light off. The rubber bumper falls apart with age and then the brake lights stay on. The bumper on the brake pedal linkage...
Hi There, This is something that usually requires the steering angle sensor to be re-calibrated or replaced. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to have this done. As you may know, the steering angle...
Hi - suspension noises like your squeak are challenging at best. And, your truck uses torsion bars for suspending the weight of the front end rather than coil springs. This introduces additional bushings which seem to squeak more than they...
It sounds like the engine computer is in failure management mode. If the check engine light is on then you need to have the codes scanned and then have the codes received diagnosed to see what caused the computer to...
Hi there. The CV Joint on the right or left wheel in the front is popping the bearings and causing the vehicle to shake and vibrate as you turn. I recommend replacing both the CV Shafts on the vehicle in...
A loud click under the hood says the starter solenoid is engaging, but the starter is not turning. A light click under the dashboard says a relay is tripping, but the power is not getting to the starter. Since you've...
The camshaft sensor is a 3 wire sensor. Power and ground need to be checked and the signal wire can be scoped to see if a signal is present as the engine is running. Generally, the camshaft sensor itself is...
Hello. The PCV valve regulates the flow of crankcase fumes to the engine to be burned when there is greater pressure in the crankcase than there is in the engine intake - which is most of the time. If the...
Hi Sarah. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several things that can cause an engine to start then shut off quickly. Some of the most common items include a fuel system restriction (caused by either dirty components like fuel...
Hello. Most of the time the 150 point inspection is a visual inspection of most of the mechanical components of the vehicle. This would not be a complete diagnostic. The inspection may include scanning the computer for codes, but that...
You likely have a blown fuse which supplies voltage to the diagnostic connector. This will prevent the scan tool to connect to the engine computer. Most of the time GM likes to use the cigarette lighter fuse to supply the...
Hello. This is a very robust transmission, as your advanced mileage demonstrates! The downshift issue you have described is likely either the governor (possibly a broken spring?), internal to the transmission, or an issue related to the throttle position sensor,...
The only way to guarantee compatibility, fit, function, durability and service life, and so forth, of any vehicle part, is to buy the OEM part as vended by a GM dealer in your case. If you elect to use other...
