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Here's the drive cycles for your vehicle. O2 and Catalyst monitor: Ambient temperature must be at 41 degrees or higher. Gas tank must be filled 1/2- 3/4's full. Start engine and let idle for 5 minutes with AC rear defogger...

Even though the check engine light is not on, a sensor can be at fault. It's possible the throttle position sensor may not be sending proper readings to the engine control unit. Also, most cars today are "drive-by-wire". There is...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. While there are ways to remove the starter by not having to disconnect much of anything else around it, but often it is easier if we do. That is when these issues arise....

The fuel pump relay is behind the radio in an enclosure. To access the relay the radio must be removed. With a wiring diagram, you should be able to do some diagnostics to determine if, in fact, the relay is...

In order to replace the valve lifters on the engine it requires removing the intake manifold and cylinder heads to gain access to the lifters and lifter guides. This kind of job calls for a minimum of at least 10...

Your vehicle has a neutral safety switch that will prevent the vehicle from starting when it is in any gear position other than park or neutral. Occasionally, this switch can malfunction causing the car to stall as soon as you...

The fuel pump relay is called the circuit opening relay and is under in front of the center console.

This sounds like potentially a problem related to the fuel tank venting or possibly a leak in the tank itself. This is a difficult problem to diagnose without testing the tank for leaks. Because this can be very dangerous if...

Hi There, This may not be as bad as it sounds. The oil pressure may drop like this when a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump could be failing...

Hey there. Worn piston rings create more crankcase fumes (i.e. the smoke you see coming out of breather tubes and orifices). This is called "blow-by". As long as the PCV valve stays clear, and the engine can handle the fume/clean...

Look at the inner fender or track arm for signs of the tire rubbing on the parts. Your tires may be a little too wide for your vehicle. The fix may be to swap for a narrower tire. Also be...

Hello. The P0068 diagnostic trouble code is an indication that there may be an issue with the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/mass airflow (MAF) sensor. The P0016 diagnostic trouble code is an indication that there may be an issue with...

You should not see the engine oil get higher unless you have excessive fuel getting into the engine from a leaking injection system like a leaking injector. You should have the fuel pressure monitored when the key is cycled on...

Hello. P0101 is the code for an issue with the MAF sensor signal or circuit. P0101 indicates that the computer has detected the MAF signal has fallen out of the acceptable range. This is usually caused by a faulty MAF...

If you still have the original alternator installed, look at the numbers on the alternator. If you see a "K68" label (or part number 321-2104) you have a 105 amp alternator. If you see a "KG8" designation (or part number...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger side airbags are activated by the switch beneath the seat. It is weight sensitive, and only activates when there is over 50 lbs sitting in the seat. If the air bag is...

Hello. The starter should not have anything to do with the check engine light. Since the check engine light is on I would scan the computer for codes. I am assuming that the engine has a serious misfire, which can...

If the shaking is occurring with the car stationary, that would not involve the wheels or driveshaft, although it could implicate the torque converter. A shaking engine diagnostic would start with the motor mounts. If those are judged solid (there...

Hi there. The vehicle stability assist (VSA) Off light is located on the instrument panel and illuminates whenever the VSA system is deactivated. When the VSA system is reactivated, the light will disappear. I would assume that this particular warning...

You're right in that the stress will be too great and it will come apart again. This is not something you can fix with glue. You will need to take off all of the broken parts and replace them with...

Hi. Given the way you describe the concern, it sounds to me like you have an ignition or fuel problem. I recommend inspecting the fuel system and ignition system of the vehicle. I'm sure there is a connection with these...

You should try to remove key and lock the doors then unlock doors and see if vehicle starts. The system may have detected a theft and locked you out. If this does not work then try and disconnect battery and...

There are several schools of thought on this topic. While many can attest that synthetic oils can reduce friction and extend oil life, others prefer not to use synthetics in engines that have run on conventional oils for most of...