If you punched the steering wheel where the contacts are for the horn you may have damaged the horn contacts. The contacts are built into the air bag assembly in the vehicle. The contacts are two pieces of metal separated...
It sounds like your air conditioning has lost a charge. The refrigerant may have leaked, or they may not have charged the AC when they replaced the engine. I would have a technician come out and inspect your entire AC...
If your car is not turning off, and you are unable to remove the key, that may be sign that the ignition lock, or possibly switch, has gone bad. A failed ignition lock or switch can sometimes fail, and jam...
The first step would be to have the battery and cables tested to see if they are in need of replacement. If the vehicle is not supplying enough voltage, then the vehicle will not start. The battery may supply enough...
This means your fuel pump is coming on like it should. The pump will cycle on for a few seconds and then turn off if you just turn the key to on. This should happen each time you cycle the...
Hi there. The codes p0300 and p0303 are for the engine having a misfire. P0300 is for a random misfire where p0303 says that cylinder 3 had a misfire all the time. The code p1314 means that the catalytic converter...
Hi there. A faulty motor mount could cause this type of noise on your 2002 Mercedes Benz E430. Another thing to consider is a center driveshaft bearing assembly. It may shift upward in its housing if the rubber bearing mount...
Hi there - either the recent cooling system work did not thoroughly bleed all the air out of the system, or you still have a bad thermostat - even the new one. A properly working thermostat should manage coolant temperature...
The radio presets allow you to store your favorite radio stations, so that they are easy to access. Your sound system is able to story 18 radio stations (six each in FM1, FM2, and AM). To set a favorite station,...
Oil pan and/or pan gasket replacement on this vehicle has to be performed with the Factory Service Manual in hand. There are just simply too many steps, and too much detail to re-count it all here, not to mention the...
While you can definitely use the remote or the manual key to open your trunk, you can also open it from inside the vehicle. Here’s what you need to know: Locate the trunk release button. Push the button. The...
Your Altima comes from the automaker with a security system built into it. You’ll notice that the Security indicator light blinks in the dash – it should do this when the key is off (or not inserted), when you turn...
I would suggest first vacuuming out as much of the water as possible with a shop vacuum to reduce the possibility of the water damaging the battery pack. This is unfortunately a fairly common issue with the Toyota Prius. I...
Hi There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad...
Hello. From what you are describing it appears that there is some sort of electrical issue that is affecting primary the interior electronics. A few things I would check are the alternator, the battery, and double check the relays and...
Your car has two small bulbs that light up the license plate for visibility (this is a legal requirement in most areas). Like other bulbs on your car, they’ll eventually burn out and need to be replaced. However, they should...
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is primarily used to provide fuel percentages to the intake manifold. If it's damaged, it typically causes no problems except for excessive fuel consumption and loss of engine power. It should be OK to...
Hi there: Although the O2 sensors can cause intermittent starting problems, one of the most overlooked components that can trigger this OBD-II error codes and cause the issues you're describing is a camshaft position sensor, or the electrical harness attached...
If the coolant level in your car is low, the engine may overheat. The Fusion is designed with a fail-safe engine cooling mode that will activate if the temperature exceeds a certain amount. Here’s what you need to know: ...
Hi there. There is an actuator on the front axle that engages the front axle to make the 4WD work. Your transmission is an all wheel drive transmission and the actuator is what disengages the front axle so the vehicle...
The parking brake is an important safety feature that keeps your car from rolling away when it is parked. To engage the parking brake, simply lift up on the parking brake lever, which is located directly below the shifter. The...
The vehicle may have more than one problem and would need to be thoroughly checked in order to properly diagnose the problem. I would recommend having a certified mechanic test the system's computer and perform a road test to see...
Hi, thanks for writing in. The vent line or EVAP tube the comes from the gas tank is typically routed to the intake manifold. The intake manifold is where the air is mixed with the fuel before it reaches the...
Hello. The symptoms you describe (an illuminated battery light, along with flickering lights and stalling) are commonly caused by an issue with the alternator. The alternator is the component that generates power for the vehicle's various electrical systems, and can...
