Hi there. If the engine is not starting, then check the battery and make sure that the battery cables are tight and clean. Check the wires on the starter and see if they are tight and clean. Then scan the...
Hi there. You will need to add a pint of fuel water vaporizer to the fuel tank. There is excessive water in the fuel system and that is why your exhaust is white is if there was water in the...
Hi there. Check all of the sensors to the engine and make sure that all of them are connected. Check the computer and see if there is an wires disconnected to it. A loose wire on any electrical system will...
In order to ensure that your air bag system is in working condition and is able to reduce the chance of injury in a moderate to severe impact, several safety precautions should be followed. These include: Don’t Deactivate the...
It sounds like you are having a problem with your transmission's shifting mechanisms. Have the shift linkage checked to see if the cable bushings are worn out. A mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, can give your car's transmission an inspection...
Many door locks are controled by a door lock actuator inside the door. This actuator is connected to metal rods that mechanically activate the lock when the actuator moves electronically. It is possible that one of these metal rods has...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The check engine light illuminates when the vehicle's computer runs tests and detects and issue. The vehicle is constantly running tests on every system in the vehicle. Therefore it is hard to determine which...
Hi there. What you are describing in the diagnosis of your Hyundai's issues is the major reason why auto part store diagnosis tends to be incorrect. When they complete a 'scan' they simply download a code and make a general...
Most manufacturers today recommend changing the engine oil about every 7,500 miles. It is a good practice to change the oil filter also at the same time. You are welcome to provide your own oil if you prefer to, but...
Greetings. It is highly possible that the light bulbs themselves could be shorting out the system due to incorrect bulb installment. Verify that the part numbers on the bulbs are the proper fit for your vehicle. Incorrect bulbs can short...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Honda N WGN. A likely possibility related to the misfiring may be that the car's computer may have tried to recalibrate the fuel supply as a result of the faulty throttle control relay...
Many vehicles typically have 3 brake lights on the rear. One of the left, the right, and a high mounted center light. If all brake lights were out, you may consider a fuse or electrical switch. With one light out,...
Hello. If there are that many chips in the window then the previous owner obviously did a lot of highway driving. The Ford Escape sits low and tends to take a lot of debris into the windshield due to its...
It all depends on what needs reprogrammed. Most dealers will have to do most programming procedures and will charge about 1.5 hours and should be expected to cost anywhere in the $175 to $250 range depending on dealer labor rate...
The cause of the reduced power is not likely to be the battery. In any case, the battery is easy to test and rule out. The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely...
Hello. If the car needs the HVAC control module that is the control panel itself. It contains the entire computer unit as one unit. I usually test the power supply to the module first and the ground. It is common...
