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Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is not getting power from the battery for one reason or another. There are several things that you can check. One being the battery cables. Make sure they are clean, dry, and...

It does sound like the weather stripping is the cause of this issue. I would recommend using parts from the manufacturer for proper fitment. I would recommend having a quote provided from a local body shop or upholstery shop for...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Having the precise codes is very important-- even if the Check Engine is no longer illuminated. There can be transient codes that have not yet set off the light. The idle air control valve and...

Hi there. In most cases, when one headlight is not working correctly, it's the headlight bulb that has worn out. However, it could also be a headlight relay that is faulty or another small electrical issue. It might be a...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...

Hi - the brake fluid leak you discovered could be a damaged brake line, or leaking brake caliper or wheel cylinder. I recommend a brake system inspection ASAP, performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who...

Hello. Usually a high-voltage O2 sensor check engine light code will be caused by a faulty O2 sensor itself. Though at times it can be caused by other issues such as shorted wiring, a leaking vacuum line, or even a...

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The battery will not get recharged after jump starting with another battery if the alternator is not working to recharge it. You should have the battery recharged and charging system diagnosed to see if the alternator needs to be replaced....

Among the possible faults that you have listed, the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) is particularly noteworthy. If the CPS has indeed failed such is a very common cause of no starts. Consequently, your most efficient option would be to request...

Hi There, As you know, code P0341 relates to the camshaft position sensor and code P0300 relates to a misfire which is likely a result of the faulty camshaft sensor. It may be possible for the same code to exist...

If both headlamps are not working and the bulbs are in good condition, I suspect the head lamp switch is faulty. The head lamp switch on your vehicle houses several other functions like the turn signals and the cruise control...

As long as the pump is still full of fluid without any fluid loss then you will need a new replacement power steering pump and enough fluid to drain and refill the system completely. This should be no more than...

The coolant temperature sensor may have a malfunction or your engine computer needs to be reprogrammed. The problem may occur when going through temperature extremes. The computer can sometimes read a rapid change of temperature which will turn on the...

The chain can fail due to lack of proper lubrication to the chain or camshaft on that side of the motor. I would recommend having the engine oil passages cleaned and engine oil flush used to try and dissolve any...

Hi there. If you are looking for an explanation of what the codes mean, you can use our search tool, as we have multiple articles written about OBD-II trouble codes. If you're looking to find a way to download these...

Once operating temperature reaches approximately 220 F, you're really considered at the limit. It sounds like you are occasionally above that so do get this resolved as overheating is a principal cause of shortened engine service life and can cause...

Hello there. It sounds like you have a few things going on. If there is no power to the DLC connector, then the code readers are not able to read codes stored in the ECU. The most common cause of...

I suggest having a mechanic ride with you and see if it is one of the rear tires or the bearings are noisey. I suspect the bearing is noisey unles noise started right after the new tires were installed. ...

Hi Brandon. Thanks for submitting your question tonight. This type of symptom is commonly associated with a wheel bearing failure. It's not uncommon for a vehicle of nearly 20 years old to have rear wheel bearings fail. If this is...

Hello - this problem can be diagnosed by connecting an ammeter to the positive (red) battery cable, observe the current drain (likely less than 1 amp), then, one at a time, remove each fuse, check to see if the current...

Hello. All of this depends on what was spliced into that circuit when the engine was swapped out. I usually isolate this problem by disconnecting the circuits in it until it no longer blows. This fuse usually has a problem...

Hi! It sounds as if you have an exhaust leak. The leak is likely from a cracked header, or a faulty exhaust gasket; a smoke machine can be used to help identify the exact leak location. I recommend that a...