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The initial failure was likely caused by a sudden fuel system (e.g., failed fuel pump) or electrical (including ignition) faiure. Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully charged battery that passes a load test. Then, confirm that...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The code you are receiving pertains to the EVAP canister purge valve. This valve is one of the components that the computer tests immediately upon start up, and then continuously during operation. With that...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Due to the fact the convertible top's motors make no noise when they are triggered, they are likely not receiving any power. The most likely reason for this is a short that is only...

There are a couple of problems that might be described as a "whining Noise" Have a friend look under the hood and watch the belts and stuff while you try to crank the car. If he sees that the engine...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you may have a faulty ignition switch that is causing your vehicle to start without the key. I would recommend having your ignition switch inspected and replaced if necessary in order to...

Hi there. Trace all of the wires back to their source. Then check to see what each wire operates. If you are trying to make the radio lights come on with the parking lights, then tie the radio lights into...

Hello. When a car is low on coolant, even if you refill both the radiator and the reservoir, air can still be trapped in the system. After you run the car for a while, the trapped air is expelled and...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The Limp Mode is activated as a safety precaution due to the computer detecting an issue that will potentially cause further damage. There are a wide variety of sensors that are inputs for the...

Many cars do an instrument check when you turn on the key that involves the dials moving to maximum for a brief moment. But if the engine is actually redlining, you will know it because of the sound. If the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide my insight. This is often times a sign of a blown head gasket, however if this were the case your car would be overheating. I would recommend checking the oil...

Hello. If all of those warning lights have suddenly come on then there is likely some sort of issue with the vehicle's ABS and stability control systems. Common causes for these lights are issues with the vehicle's wheel speed sensors...

Hi there. The P0016 code is a camshaft/crankshaft correlation bank(1) issue. The P000b is camshaft position slow response bank(1) issue. These codes together are an indication that camshaft timing is out of sync with the crankshaft. This problem has been...

Hi there. What you are describing is typically an indication of a damaged wheel bearing as opposed to a brake system issue. The wheel bearing is designed to wear out over time and will cause vibrations, shaking and make sounds...

Changing to a higher aspect ratio tire, for example in your case moving from 205/50 R17 to 195/65 R15, will improve ride comfort due to the greater sidewall height. The brake rotor diameter, and the brake rotor part number, is...

No, the defrosting mechanism is built into the window and should not be destroyed by removing the tint. As with anything, however, just use caution when taking the tint off.

Often times, sludge in the radiator is an indicator of a leaking cylinder head gasket, which can lead to major engine damage if not checked out soon. A blown head gasket may cause a number of different symptoms. A head...

Hi there. For the interior lights not working after replacing the battery, first check the switch to make sure that the light is on. If the light is on the door selection and will not turn on, then one of...

If oil, charge and check engine lights come on after it stalls as they come on when key is on but engine is off. You should have the check engine light checked for misfire codes since you may have a...

The shifter moving without the brake pedal being depressed is likely caused by the problem with your ignition switch not moving between positions correctly. The shifter interlock is partially controlled by which position the ignition is in, so you will...

There are quite a few issues that can cause a four cylinder engine to lose compression on all cylinders. Unfortunately, none of them are what would be considered inexpensive. There could be a problem with the timing chain, camshaft problem,...

Hi there. The reduced power light is on for the computer putting the engine into limp mode for something went wrong. If your gas pedal is not functioning correctly, then the pedal has lost communication to the computer and to...

The problem you are describing is what we call a parasitic draw on the battery, which is an excessive draw that prematurely kills the battery either over a certain amount of time or overnight. In order to test the system...

The most likely cause is the brake light switch. It either has an internal short or it has detached from the brake pedal. Being that your vehicle is still under warranty, it should be replaced at no charge. For now...