Hello. An EGR valve that is intermittently failing will cause the Check Engine Light to turn off and on. If the code is for the EGR valve and the voltages to the valve are correct, then the EGR valve may...
Unfortunately, I will not be able to post a picture of this repair. The service manual recommends pulling the engine to perform the repair. YourMechanic does not do this kind of service on your vehicle. I suggest purchasing a service...
If the battery is brand new and fully charged and the car turns over but will not start the battery is not the problem. The electrical aspect of the starting system is doing its job. Engines require fuel compression and...
Hi Rodney. Thanks for contacting us today. These items are incredibly difficult to find online. Your best bet is to contact a Toyota dealership or to look for a pick-a-part "junkyard" to see if you can find a used set...
The noise you hear when first starting is the oil pressure building up, and the hydraulic cam followers getting pressurized. Once they get oil pressure, then the noise goes away. Try using only the Ford FL820S oil filter, and only...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1995 Chrysler Intrepid. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls ignition timing by controlling the ground path to each coil. It uses signals from the crank sensor and cam sensor to determine spark...
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2011 GMC Terrain. There may be a problem with the outside dust cover not sealing properly. This could cause dust to get inside the car. If the rear hatch isn’t sealing properly, this...
Hi There, It sounds like you have a weak battery. If the lights dim when you turn the key to start the motor, this suggests that the battery simply does not have the proper cranking power to turn the motor...
Hi again OffRoader. Thanks for contacting us about the Honda vs Toyota comparison. We specialize in offering OEM repair and maintenance services and help people who contact us diagnose symptoms or offer technical assistance and recommendations for specialists who can...
You need to look under the drivers side of the dash to see if the shifter linkage in the steering column is moving the shift cable. The bolts that hold the bracket to the bottom of the shifter shaft come...
The high mileage oil brand, and the specific viscosity rating (5W-30), that your husband bought for you is perfectly acceptable and you needn't worry at all. High mileage oil simply claims to have "extra" engine oil seal conditioners and perhaps...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The airbag and the door latch issue are very likely two separate issues. Concerning the handle, you need to focus on the latch mechanism itself. Both inside and outside handles have their own connections...
The windshield washer button is located on the multifunction lever, which sticks out of the left side of the steering column. At the tip of the multifunction lever is a button. Press this button, and washer fluid will be sprayed...
Hello. It is common for the battery cables to break on this vehicle. Due to the location of the battery, there is not much give in the cable so over time vibration can cause the cable to break. If there...
Typically when a vehicle has the ABS light appear on, the brake light will appear right along with it. When this happens, the next step would be to use a automotive scanner to communicate with the ABS module. This will...
Generally, a switch assembly from 1989 through 1994 will work on this vehicle, but to get a precise answer if you plug in your vehicle data on-line at Car-Part.com you will get not only all possible interchange years but you...
When you take your vehicle to get a smog check, the smog technician will place your Volvo through a series of tests to determine if your vehicle is polluting the environment. If your Volvo did not pass smog, they will...
I am not quite too sure of the West Virginia inspection regulations and it would be difficult to tell without actually seeing the window. However, in Missouri, lets say that you have a very dirty windshield and you spray the...
Hi there. Check the battery cables and see if they are tight and clean. If the battery cables are tight and clean, then check the ground wire to the fuse box and see if its loose or corroded. If the...
If the last inspection of the system was two years ago, it is possible for a leak to have developed since then. The only way to rule out a leak is to sweep the system with an electronic leak detector....
Hi Victor. Thanks for sending your question and posting the videos. It sounds as if you've got a rather serious engine knock, likely a damaged intake valve lifter or rocker arms that are loose. Usually, this type of damage occurs...
It is possible that debris from the clean up has found its way to the crankcase and thence onto the oil pump pickup screen partially clogging the sump. Also, you want to make sure that the wiring harness to the...
Listen for the fuel pump to come on for 2 seconds when you turn the key on. You may have to listen back by the fuel tank. Check for coolant level to be low. You may have a cracked upper...
Hi there. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may be not designed for the emissions requirements for U.S. standards. If the EGR is pulling from cylinder number 4 and after replacing the EGR and the computer detects a misfire, then...
