This symptom sounds to me like a broken starter gear or a broken flywheel or flex plate. In order to determine which one of the two is at fault the starter will need to be removed to inspect both of...
Hi Eric. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, it's not possible to correctly diagnose the root source of your warning lights remotely. The lights you've indicated - the ABS and Trac Off light are monitored and triggered by multiple vehicle...
The water pump on your engine is a common failure. The seal, or the bearings can squeak when it is going bad. If the bearings have total failure, the water impeller could contact the engine block and make a significant...
Hi there. Check the coolant temperature and see if the engine is overheating. If the engine is overheating, then you want to check the upper radiator hose and see if the temperature is different or the same as the bottom...
To turn off the cruise control, simply press the On-Off button at the end of the cruise control lever. Any cruise control lights that are illuminated on the instrument panel should turn off to confirm that the system is off....
It sounds like you may have a problem with a weak battery or potentially a failing alternator which will cause this light to come on. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine...
Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. The RSC is referred to as the transmission range selector control and works in conjunction with the ABS system and traction control. In most cases, when this warning light is illuminated, a warning...
There has seen many same complaints of the air bag light on these vehicles and may be a manufacturer problem at this point. I would not recommend any one attempt a repair unless they are qualified to do so. The...
Hello, thank you for writing in. During acceleration, the RPM's can go all the way up to 3,000. 2,000 RPM's is totally normal during acceleration. This does not mean that you are not sensing something wrong, and if you know...
Hi Brad, What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent...
To answer your question, yes it is unsafe to drive you car while you are having a misfire. I have provided an article written by one of our professional technicians below. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-misfiring-cylinder.
It is possible that the low voltage condition was causing the steering faults. However if the steering was damaged during the tire blowout then you may have an intermittent problem that was present when the dealer looked at it and...
Hello. You may have to have the computer reprogrammed for the idle to come down. There is a technical bulletin to reprogram the ECM or replace it if needed. Take the vehicle to the dealer to have the reprogramming done....
Its doubtful that the crankshaft sensor is to blame. The crankshaft sensor is used by the powertrain control module (PCM) to determine injector pulse and ignition timing, not fuel pump operation. The camshaft sensor is used to computer fuel injector...
Hi there. When a pot hole is hit, there are several problems that can occur. In some cases, the wheel will bend, wheel bearings can become damaged, or steering and suspension components like tie rods, CV joints, struts and strut...
Hi There, Try starting the car and if it does not start, turn the key off and then pull one of the spark plugs out to see if it is wet with fuel. If the spark plug is dry, then...
The problem sounds like you have flat spots on the tires in the rear when the tow truck operator dragged and pushed the truck with the transmission locked. I would recommend having a vehicle safety inspection to see if there...
If your vehicle is not starting, the clicking noise may just simply be from a relay in the ignition starter circuit and/or the solenoid. If your car is not starting, the best thing to do is request a no start...
It sounds like you may have spun a bearing in the engine on the crankshaft or piston rod bearing. Depending on the cause you may have: lost oil pressure going up the hill from the oil pump sucking up...
The exhaust and intake manifolds have no connection. Therefore, leaks in one do not affect the other. The only "indirect" issue that might coincidentally implicate both manifolds is if the cylinder head were so warped, or damaged, that leaks developed...
Depending on the ticking noise will depending on if it is a camshaft follower or a camshaft noise. If your engine was ran without oil you may have low oil pressure at idle and the engine can get noisy if...
Hello there. A few common faults will cause your 2009 BMW 328i to not start after it is parked. You have done great in having the battery, starter, and the alternator checked as those will cause these symptoms. Other possible...
Hi there. You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve that is the source of your problem. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into...
Hi Darryl. Thanks for contacting us today. Generally speaking, a single cylinder misfire will gradually create a steady vibration, but not stop when you're accelerating. The type of vibration you're describing is often caused by a transmission or engine mount,...
Your vehicle has six airbags: frontal airbags for both the driver and the front passenger; seat-mounted side impact airbags for both the driver and the front passenger; and roof-rail airbags behind both front seats, to protect both rows of seating....
