This engine rattling on acceleration may be a computer reprogram that would fix if the noise is what is called pinging or pre-ignition. The problem of the noise at idle and on acceleration may be another problem and I would...
Hello. During it's operation, the air conditioning system will come across a large amount of condensation. This condensation gathers around the evaporator and runs off through a drain. You may see water dripping from the car on a hot summer...
This sounds like a fuel pump issue of low fuel pressure conditions or the fuel filter is clogged causing low flow. I recommend you have the system checked by a qualified mechanic.
Hello! There are a few components that will cause a lack of power. The leading one being that the transmission fluid may need exchanging. However, power loss may also come from a lack of fuel, air, or incorrect ignition timing....
Sent to CS for billing question on how much it would cost for a tune up for the BMW to pass emissions test. A tune up comes with cleaning out the fuel system and performing a fuel injection flush, replacing...
You may have a bad alternator, but I get a lot of customers who think that the alternator is bad, when the problem is actually with the battery or its terminals. I recommend that you have a mechanic, like the...
The best way to clean a throttle body is to use throttle body cleaner with a soft towel to wipe out the carbon deposits on the throttle body. In order to do this, I would recommend having someone help you...
It sounds like you may be having some type of electrical problem. I Would recommend having a technician come out and inspect the electrical components on the four locks and look for a shorted wire or a bad switch on...
Hi. Looking at the wiring diagram for your vehicle, I see that the daytime running lights (DRL) were only available in Canada. So, I'm not sure if you mean the DRL or the headlights and tail lamps. Regardless, the factory...
Hi. If you search the web, you'll find a lot of ways to "seal a radiator" using everything from stop leak to an egg. All of these are bad ideas as they can contaminate and damage the rest of the...
Hello. A crank, no start can be caused by a number of problems. The most common being a fuel system problem. If there is not a buzzing noise coming from the fuel pump when the key is first turned on...
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. From what you describe, it appears that your battery may have been drained, perhaps due to a shorted component or wire. A low battery may sometimes have enough power to...
Hi there! Spark plugs usually stop working due to old age. Spark plugs conduct electricity through the electrode of the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. An electrode will become shorter after each ignition just as a candle wick would....
The issues you describe is a common fault with older ford trucks. It is most commonly caused by faulty bearings inside of the steering wheel column. To inspect the bearings, a technician will need to remove the steering wheel. I...
Hello. If the key will not turn in the ignition, then either the key is bad or there is a problem with the key lock cylinder. Most of the time, this is caused by a failure in the key lock...
It sounds like you may have some problems that need to be looked at with some diagnostic equipment. The most common problem for this truck are the ignition coils that go bad and cause the engine to run rough. I...
Hi. Two of the three codes you have given me have a little to do with each other. These are the p0300 and p0170 code as they are reporting issues monitoring fueling. The p0341 code indicates a failure in the...
The leaking brake fluid may be coming from the rear wheel cylinder leaking fluid. Replacing the rear brake shoes, drums, and both rear wheel brake cylinders with springs and hardware should be done. This is the most common repair needed...
Hi there. Water leaking into the vehicle accompanied with low coolant level points in the direction of a leaking heater core. The heater core is a device through which hot engine coolant flows. It's design is similar to the engine...
Hello. The most common cause of this is a tune up issue. If the spark plugs are worn then this can happen. If the check engine light is coming on I would typically start by scanning the computer for codes....
Hey there thanks for writing in about your 2013 Toyota Prius V. It sounds like you had a coolant leak and caused the engine or electrical motor to overheat and shut down. If you would like to have this looked...
My first question would be why the steering column was removed and reinstalled? The steering gear may have been damaged during the reinstallation process. My recommendation would be to have a qualified mechanic do a through check of why the...
Hi there. The issue with the 6.0 L diesel engines is that they are to work fine in all conditions, but when the glow plug relay or the circuits fail, the computer will put the engine into limp mode causing...
Check the engine temperature gauge. If the temperature is in the normal (usually mid-way) range, then the vehicle is not overheating. If the vehicle is running hot, though, you can request an engine overheating diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic...
