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This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. This regulates the air intake coming into the engine as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. When this dirty or not...

Keeping your car’s exterior in good shape is important for a number of reasons. Of course, it helps it stay looking great, but it also helps protect the clearcoat and paint against damage. Here’s what you need to know about...

Hi. Symptoms such as these are commonly caused by a failed blend door actuator. The blend door actuator is the component that shifts the system from blowing hot air to cold air, if it fails in the hot position, it...

Hello! The origin of leaks can sometimes be difficult to see when they run. A qualified technician will perform a cooling system pressure test, which will show exactly where the leak is coming from. Hoses, thermostat and the radiator, are...

You can keep replacing parts but until you get the codes in the computer diagnosed properly the Check Engine Light will keep coming on. The O2 sensors may give indications that they're not working when they are only indicating the...

Even though the light is not on the codes will be stored for the mechanic to see what is happening in the transmission. You may have a problem with a shift solenoid in the valve body.

Ever go to the grocery store, load up your trunk, arrive home and find that your bags have spilled and your food is now all over the place? Your car has grocery hooks to help prevent this from happening. They’re...

This is likely due to a failing purge valve solenoid in your evaporative emissions system. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system collects and temporarily stores the fuel vapors...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like it may be related to a faulty transmission control module or potentially a bad transmission speed sensor. The speed sensor reads the rotational speed of the reluctor wheel, located within the transmission....

Unfortunately, the Mazda clutch is a hydraulic system that has no adjustments. If the clutch is slipping the clutch disc is most likely either worn or the pressure plate is faulty. The clutch system will need to be inspected and...

Hi Cyrus. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The only item that would cause all of these to fail would be a damaged electrical relay or an exposed electrical wire in the steering column or behind the dash. In most cases,...

Hi there: Without being there to inspect your Honda Pilot, it's very difficult for me to give you accurate advice on what is causing the steering to be loose. All of the items you've listed in your question could be...

You should have the battery first charged and checked to see if it will hold a charge. You should then have the engine alternator checked to make sure it is charging properly with the proper amount of volts and amperes...

Hi there. It sounds like you may be having a concern with the air flow meter; these can send false signals to the ECM without setting a code. Pull the meter and perform a visual inspection checking the exposed wire...

Hi there. Smoke coming from the exhaust pipe is due to several different mechanical issues; ranging from damaged piston rings and valve guides in the cylinder head (blue smoke), blown head gaskets or coolant inside the oil galley's (typically white...

The first thing I would check would be for codes on the computer. If there are no codes present you could have a clogged catalytic converter. This is where the honeycomb inside the catalytic converter becomes so clogged that it...

Hi there: This is exactly what we do at YourMechanic.com - arrive to your location and complete inspections, repairs and routine service on most domestic and import cars, trucks and SUV's. Simply contact our sales team by filling out this...

Hey there. You should check to see if you have front parking lights. If the front parking lights work, then the rear parking lights will have bad bulbs or sockets for the bulbs. The front and rear parking lights are...

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...

You should have the fuel pressure tested to see if it is 60 to 66 psi. If it is low it will be hard to or no start and is due to the fuel pump not producing enough pressure and...

The problem still sounds like it is a battery or the connections to the battery. I recommend having a qualified mechanic like one from YourMechanic. The mechanic would be able to find the reason the power is not getting out...

Firstly, remove the back seat's bottom. Then listen near the fuel pump access cover when someone cycles the key on and off. You should hear the fuel pump come on. If not then you may have a burned out fuel...

You are correct. This is the throttle position sensor or TPS. You should not need any special tools to remove it. Most throttle position sensors are mounted to the throttle body with 7mm, 8mm, or tor bolts. If you have...

Hello. If there is a ticking or knocking noise coming from the top of the engine, then it may have the damage that you mentioned. If the noise is not very loud, then it may be normal as these engines...

If I understand your question correctly, when you say it has a skip, I assume you are saying it has a misfire. With new ignition coils installed we can reasonably assume this is not the problem. The other issue may...