Hi there. This vibration on a cold start can be due to low compression. The seal better stops the rough idling when the car warms up and the parts expand. Also there may be an issue with a possible vacuum...
Hi there. Sometimes the key will become stuck due to debris inside the lock cylinder, or the key may not have been inserted perfectly straight and has jammed up the internal gears. The only way to resolve this issue is...
Hi there. Check the shifter cable to the transmission. The cable could have come off or broken off the transmission. Check the bolt to the transmission and the shifter cable and see if its loose. Replace the cable or tighten...
The yellow exclamation light is coming on for the brake fluid sensor is picking up the level is low. If the fluid was low before and you topped it off and now the light is on, check the brake fluid...
The headlights are powered separately on different circuits form the body control module in the right lower instrument panel inside the car. You may need to check the connector to this module to see if the wire connection got melted...
Hello. This can be caused by the catalytic converter, but that is not too common with this symptom. If there is a hopping feeling, which is similar to a misfire, then most of the time this is caused by a...
Hi there - Honda uses metric nuts/bolts/studs, so any stud with the same metric dimensions will be suitable, regardless of engine manufacturer. Remove one of the remaining good studs for measurement, or simply take one of the good ones in...
The oil recommended for normal use on your Honda Pilot is 5w20w. There are other owners who have also experienced excessive oil consumption on these vehicles. If you are using only one quart every 2,000 miles, this could be considered...
Oxygen sensor failure is not too common on your vehicle. Just because a code for the oxygen sensor is present, it does't mean the sensor is bad, just that one of the parameters it reads is out of specification. For...
Check all of the wiring in the dashboard and see if anything is loose or detached. If the wiring to the radio and to the doors are connected and tight, the the body controller has failed and needs replaced. If...
Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully, 100% charged battery that passes a load test. Confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the immobilizer system is...
Hello - this problem can be due to a failed spark plug, ignition coil or oil leaking onto the plug/coil from a leaky valve cover gasket. I would recommend having a Engine Is Misfiring Service completed by a mobile, professional...
Hey there. This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know, the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature...
Most of them actually do come with some kind of the tray. Maybe yours is lost and you need to get another one. But they do generally have arrows this side up or air flow downwards that show you which...
Hi Conner. Thanks for contacting us today. The first step in repairing anything like you've described is finding the source of the leak. It would be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your location to help...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Once the seat memory is set it can only be changed to a new position unless the memory seat module is either replaced or reprogrammed with the correct scan tool. As for the mirrors...
Hello. This can be caused by many things on this vehicle, but the most common one is the crankshaft position sensor. I have seen many of these fail on this car and cause this. I usually use a scan tool...
This is a common issue with Mazda transmissions. There is an additive I recommend for the issue. It is called "instant shudder fix." It comes in a little red tube, and although may be pricey, it usually solves the Mazda...
The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse air conditioning system has a history component failure on different models which can be annoying. For the owners that have multiple failed components in one vehicle, it can become a nightmare. Some of these issues have...
The grinding noise you may be hearing may be a sign of worn out brake pads grinding on the brake rotors. When the brake pads wear down beyond a specific measurement, this kind of sound is common and may also...
Hello there, a variety of faults will cause your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 heat to not work with the defroster. If the heat works from other vent settings than it is likely an AC blend door motor is faulty. If...
When it comes to electrical issues the first place to start is to assure that all the connections are clean, dry, and tight. There may be a loose or dirty connection from the installation process. This will include the battery...
Batteries that drain overnight are common. Usually when this occurs, there is a parasitic drain on one of the car's systems. When this occurs it drains the battery down over time. Batteries that are drained down repeatedly can cause them...
Hi, check the rim and see if it is damaged at all. You may have hit the rim and the body of the car will be fine. The wheel however is misaligned, especially if the steering wheel is wobbling a...
