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Hi there. There are three individual components that comprise the windshield washer system that can be broken or damaged to cause the issue you’re having on your 2001 Toyota. The first and most common is that the windshield wiper spray...

The master Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light will illuminate to accompany many of the warning lights. If you notice that the master Warning Light is lit, check to see which other warning lights are also...

When your transmission D4 light is blinking, this means your transmission has stored a code. The code would need to be retrieved and diagnosed to see what the problem is. These transmissions were pretty reliable, but had problems with the...

The engine oil pressure may be getting too low at idle from the engine oil pump not pumping enough pressure or the engine bearing are worn and leaking excess oil past them when the engine is running. You could also...

Hello. The first thing to check of course is for blown fuses. Given the sudden nature of the failure, check for cut or damaged instrument panel wiring that might have shorted out as well, especially a ground wire. Instrument cluster...

Since the transmission does shift into park with the shifter disconnected, the problem lies elsewhere. Most likely the issue lies in the shift interlock system. It could be a faulty ignition lock cylinder not triggering the interlock system to allow...

It sounds like you may have had the thermostat stuck closed for a short time and then open up and temperature went down. I would recommend you get the engine coolant thermostat replaced before thermostat stops working all together and...

Hi there: This actually happened to me with a rental car a few weeks ago. The flap that might be dragging is a front engine / radiator cover. It's connected to the back of the front bumper with a few...

Hi Naomi. Thanks for contacting us tonight. There could be multiple issues going on with your Hyundai or something very simple that needs to be replaced or repaired. The acceleration problem and check engine light are likely related - but...

If by "won't go" you mean the car doesn't have any acceleration, then the vehicle could be misfiring to a point of failure. If multiple cylinders are misfiring all at the same motor won't expel enough power to efficiently move...

Hi there. If you click this link, you should be directed to a Nissan site that explains what each warning light looks like and means; so you can match the one on your dash to the ones on this list....

A neat feature of the vehicle is the removable tailgate. This feature is really convenient for loading large items into the bed. The tailgate should be open to start out. Lift the tailgate up slightly so that the cable...

Hello. The price that you have been quoted is comparable to what it should cost at a dealership. When a compressor is replaced it does require that a few other parts be replaced also as well as the system being...

Hello. A no start condition can be caused by many things. If the vehicle shut off after the trans temp message came on it may be possible that the stalling was transmission related. Most transmission and engine computers are programmed...

First try and open the gas cap to relieve any vacuum in the fuel system. Make sure you are not out of fuel. Double check the fuel relay is seated properly. If your Check Engine Light is on, then have...

Hello. It sounds like you may have an issue with the brake caliper no releasing or it may have an issue with the cv axle or an engine mount. Any of these will allow excessive movement or binding when releasing...

In all probability, the car is safe to drive but technically the answer depends on exactly what is rattling. Ordinarily, if there are rattling noises or noises from struts you can drive the car for a while while awaiting repair...

Hi Francesco. Thanks for contacting us today. As you probably know, when a check engine light illuminates, it's due to an OBD-II trouble code being created and is stored in the ECU. If the code is cleared and the issue...

Noises are best diagnosed firsthand, however, I can provide some guesses in regard to your noise. The first thing that comes to mind is a failed CV axle, which will often make a clunking noise upon acceleration. A worn propeller...

Hello There, You are correct in that if the crankshaft position sensor or the pickup coil were bad there would likely not be any spark to the plugs. In relation to your no injector pulse problem, check the wiring harness...

Hello - hopefully the few days where the transmission was losing fluid badly did not damage anything. Causes of "no reverse" include: valve body wear, especially the pressure regulator valve, a loose nut on the transmission main shaft (causes an...

Most automatic transmissions come equipped with a solenoid designed to prevent the transmission from being moved out of park of the brake isn’t pressed. However, if the brake light switch malfunctions, the battery fails or the solenoid fails, you may...

Hi there: Without being there to complete a diagnostic scan or inspect the vehicle personally, it's very difficult to accurately pinpoint the issue you are having with the Crown Vic. It's possible that you may have a simple electrical sensor...

You should always release the parking brake before driving, or else you can do damage to your vehicle. To release the parking brake, depress the standard brake pedal with your right foot. While the brake pedal is depressed, press the...

This is a common sign of a leaking heater core. The [heater core]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater core which then uses this warm coolant to heat the...