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Hi there. Typically when an individual gear is hard to shift into with a manual transmission, it's an internal gear failure inside the transmission case or linkage issue. When all gears are hard to shift, it's likely the clutch. Since...

Your compressor is most likely not coming on due to your air conditioning system being low on refrigerant. When this happens the computer does not let the compressor activate to prevent damage. The refrigerant slowly leaks out over time and...

Hey there. The upper and lower control arm or sway bar bushings along with the upper and lower ball joints are all common wear components on the front end causing this noise.. The front end would need to be lifted...

The freeze plugs were designed to pop out if your coolant froze to prevent damage to the motor. They do not come out from overheating. The leaking water from the freeze plug means that it rusted out from the inside....

When a vehicle displays the SRS light, it signals that there is a problem with its’ Supplemental Restraint System, also known as your car’s airbags. When this light is on, your Honda’s airbags are disabled so the system does not...

There is a high possibility that your fuel injection unit "CFI" is malfunctioning. That is a common problem on your vehicle. If you would like help with this issue, consider YourMechanic, as a certified technician will be able to visit...

Have your battery tested. Most likely it is worn causing low system voltage to the rest of the cars computers. This will cause a number of issues - including problems that will set the alarm off unwarranted. If you need...

The most common cause of random stalling on this vehicle is a failure in the camshaft position sensor or in the connection at the sensor. This causes the computer to lose the signal and stall. If there are other electrical...

I’m not sure what repair was done, but it sounds like a coolant hose was left loose. Do not drive the car with a major coolant leak. It will overheat very quickly. If the shop is a reputable one, they...

Using the Vehicle Customization feature, controlled by the Driver Information Center controls, 4 buttons located on the left side of the instrument panel behind the steering wheel, is used to customize the settings of various systems throughout the truck. Here...

I believe this issue would be related to the control unit itself or your settings inside the unit. Although unlikely, it is possible that there is a setting that makes the radio turn off at specified intervals that you can...

Hello. If the problem is only happening when in gear, after a load is put on the engine, then you may have a fuel pressure problem. Have the fuel pressure tested to see if there is correct pressures and a...

I would recommend having a qualified professional come and perform a cooling system pressure test on your vehicle. There are many places on a vehicle where coolant can leak from, including the hoses, radiator, water pump, and heater core just...

Hello and thanks for you question. Your vehicle could be having an issue with the alarm system. Sometimes when the engine's crankshaft position sensor fails and the ignition switch keeps on being turned to try to start the vehicle, the...

The system will need to be checked to see if the drivers door lock is having an issue or the remote is the cause. The remote may have a bad button for the drivers door since it is the one...

The material in the pads have metal impregnated into the pad material. This can cause a grinding noise. The metallic pads can be very noisy at times and sound like it's grinding, metal to metal. This is normal for the...

Hi there. The reduced engine power message could mean that something went wrong with the engine or transmission. There are multiple sensors and systems in the vehicle to cause this message to appear. Hook up a scanner to the computer...

It sound like your differential may be failing. There are many bearings and gears in the differential that may be damaged. A technician can use a stethoscope to pinpoint where the noise is coming from and determine if it is...

Get a transmission line disconnect tool or pop the clip out with a small pick tool and reinstall it. The 'jiffy-tite' connectors and manufacturers of radiators will make the adapter fittings different sizes which could be why you are experiencing...

There is really no way of knowing how long an engine will last, but one could expect it to last more than 62,000 miles. GM has been trying to figure out why there is a common failure across many models...

Hi there. Check the engine for a vacuum leak. Check all vacuum lines, hoses, and the intake for any leaks. Also check the brake booster for any leaks. A vacuum leak will increase the engine's idle speed while the engine...

This actually could be as simple as replacing the idle air control valve. Sometimes when the IAC fails, it can cause the car to lunge forward. I would recommend having your IAC valve tested by a qualified professional to determine...

The heat and air blower speed is controlled by a knob in the climate control section of the center console. The blower speed knob starts at OFF, and has four different settings. the farther you turn the knob clockwise, the...