Hello, thank you for writing in. CBS is also known as combined braking system, or linked braking system. What it does is link up front and back brakes on motor cycles and scooters to reduce lock up of having to...
The black liquid is used as an anti-rattle coating for the back of the brake pads. You would normally put a thin coating on the backing plate, where it meets up with the caliper, and it is designed to keep...
Hi There, In order to produce the proper diagnosis and quote, you will need to know specifically which parts in the rear end differential need to be replaced. There are numerous parts that make up the overall functioning of the...
Hello. There are quite a few different parts that can cause this. It can be a transmission speed sensor, but a bad or defective throttle sensor can also cause this. If this started right after the throttle sensor was replaced,...
The information given states two different vehicles. I will be addressing the first (E230). Its possible with the age of the vehicle that you hare having several issues. You are correct to address sensors, air, and fuel. All of them...
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...
Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully charged battery that passes a load test. Then, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. Basically, if a fully charged...
Hi there. The code P0303 means that cylinder number 3 has a misfire. There are three ways that the cylinder number 3 can be misfiring. Spark plug is fouled out and not creating a strong enough spark to ignite...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When a fuse continues to blow, there is an extra power source coming from somewhere. Typically this means there is a short somewhere in the system. Tracing out this short can be difficult. If...
If you cut the cable that goes to the shift indicator, just see where he cut it. All the wires are color-coded so you can replace them together and get them back in. But the reason he cut them is--there's...
Hi there. Anytime the battery is not disconnected and a wiring harness is removed, there is spikes of power that is sent directly to the ECM (computer). Either there is a plug that is not plugged in on your engine...
Hi there. This problem might be cause by an ignition system component failure, such as a crankshaft or cam position sensor. It's also possible that a fuel system component might be the source of your issue. It's best to have...
Hello. Engine oil leaks can come from many places. A few common sources of oil leaks are the valve cover gasket, on the top of the engine, the oil pan, at the very bottom of the engine, or from the...
Nissan just issued a recall NHTSA Campaign #15V573000 dated 9/17/2015 that the dealer will replace the two front coil springs. You should have or will receive the recall from Nissan. You should contact your dealer and schedule the repairs as...
What you are describing is due to a failure in the head gasket seal or there could be a crack in the block or head. Cylinder head gasket replacement requires strict adherence to Factory Service Manual specifications regarding block and...
Hello. Most of the time when this light comes on with an engine noise like this it is caused by a failing oil pump. If the pump fails internally then this will occur. It can also be caused by a...
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...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons why the brakes will squeak. Even newer cars will have squeaky brakes in reverse. It is a direction the wheels do not spend much time going in, and it puts...
You will have to start with an A/C service. An A/C service will recover your old refrigerant, pull a deep vacuum on the system, and check for leaks, if there are no leaks, the system will be filled to the...
If the engine has high miles, I would first consider losses in cylinder compression as a possible cause of the degraded mileage. Other possibilities are a malfunctioning oxygen sensor (check output on an automotive scope) and a stuck open cooling...
If your car is running hot when your air conditioning system is turned on then there may be a problem with the vehicle's cooling system. When the air conditioning is turned on, it puts an additional load on the engine,...
Seat belts are very important safety features, and you should never be in a moving vehicle without wearing a seat belt that is properly fastened. Buckling your seat belt is easy, and only takes a few steps: 1. Slowly pull...
