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The traction control system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This is done by the use of electronic sensors that communicate with the Power Train Control Module (PCM) regarding steering...

Hello. It is not in the ABS, but may be the proportional valve not giving the correct pressure split front to the rear. The vehicle never had enough pressure for the rear brakes. Have the rear shoes adjusted properly if...

Hello there. It sounds like you have a few things going on. If there is no power to the DLC connector, then the code readers are not able to read codes stored in the ECU. The most common cause of...

At auto parts stores, the axle costs roughly $70 on up. It takes about 1 to 2 hours to install the axle. The job requires special tools though and to ensure a trouble free result, the axle output seal in...

Hi there. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer tech assistance on aftermarket part upgrades or installs, as we don't offer these services to customers. I would recommend that you purchase a repair and service manual manual for your Isuzu as...

Hi there. Check the timing between the camshaft and the crankshaft and make sure that they are in time properly. It is possible that the timing could be off when the timing belt was changed. The number 1 piston should...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The warning lights that are illuminating will stand for whatever system is failing or having issues. If all of the warning lights are coming on, then it is very unlikely all of those systems...

Hi there. The sound is more like a differential sound that is making a click sound. There seems to be too much free play on the gear train inside the transmission. This is determined by only the sound occurring when...

A starter cannot ruin the engine. The most likely cause of this issue is that the mechanic misdiagnosed the issue and that the engine was actually hydrolocked in the first place. I would recommend Consulting with them to determine if...

Yes it could, the filter was designed for the thinner oil. Running the extra thick oil will starve your engine bearings of the necessary oil for lubrication. The thick oil will cause you to burn less oil due to the...

Hey there. Thanks for writing in today about the starting issue on your 2003 Honda. Running the battery down completely is definitely not a good thing, but it can cause other issues to occur. One of the most common is...

If the light is flashing then the computer system should have stored codes as to why the problem is happening. I recommend having the computer scanned by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to retrieve the codes and...

Hi there. Check all of the hoses to the intake system and make sure that the clamps are tight. If a clamp comes loose on the intake, then the sound of air rushing in will be heard while driving down...

The y pipe for the catalytic converters connects to the exhaust manifolds near the rear of the engine. There's a transmission crossmember that needs to come out and a couple of brackets, but swivel sockets help out a lot in...

Your "lack of power, or ability to build up speed" symptoms sound like a fuel supply problem - perhaps a clogged fuel filter, or a failing fuel pump. Have a professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, check for fuel pressure to diagnosis...

Your vehicle probably has a cold start injector time switch, or comparable means to enrich the mixture on cold start to prevent immediate stalling. That component is subject to failure and I would check that first. To generally rule fuel...

From what you've described your power steering pump is probably bad. You need to check the oil in it to make sure its not too low, however, I think it's already bad. Once you hear that noise there really isn't...