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Hi there. What happened is the fuel system got air in it causing a vapor lock on the injectors and the pump will not pick up the fuel due to the air bubble in the fuel system. First, make sure...

Hi Ariana. Thanks for contacting us today. Assuming that your engine is not winding up that high and it's just the gauge that is doing this, it's probably due to a damaged electrical relay or fuse that powers the tachometer...

Hi there. Depending on where the crack is located on the bottom of the transmission will depend on whether or not you will be able to fix without replacing the transmission. For example, if the crack is in the fluid...

If it's reliability and low maintenance you want, you'd better look past the Land Rover. It's a shame, because they are really cool cars, but they are very expensive to maintain and are prone to failures. As much as I...

The brakes need the engine to run to supply vacuum to the brake booster. This is why brakes are hard. The engine cut off can be from several reasons including a broken timing belt, bad fuel pump and loss of...

You should check the fluid level in the transmission to see if it is low on fluid or the fluid is burnt. If it is low then have leak checked and top off fluid to see if it now moves...

Hi There, The throttle body light may come on when the throttle control motor is not working properly. The throttle control motor is what opens and closes the throttle blade inside the throttle body. This may also suggest you have...

Hi Derek. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually, these type of problems is associated with an electrical glitch in the steering column. Sometimes this could be a bad or faulty electrical relay or an exposed wire inside the steering column....

If your overdrive light is blinking (like a turn signal or hazard light), this indicates that there is a problem with your transmission. It could be the solenoid or possibly the speed or range sensors. There are many different issues...

With the recent repairs made, chances are your issue is related to the fuel-system or a stubborn sensor that's on its way out. When was the last time you changed your fuel filter? The fuel injectors can also cause misfiring...

Hi! The symptoms you describe sound like a misfire caused by ignition components. Running ok until a heavy load is put on the engine, then stumbling and misfiring is typical of an ignition-related misfire. Spark plugs, wires, or coils are...

This problem of erratic and/or high speed is often referred to as "surging" or "hunting". The causes include vacuum leaks and EGR system faults, a faulty idle air control (IAC) valve or circuit, faults in the fuel pump control circuit,...

If your RPMs are going up when you press the accelerator pedal but the vehicle does not move, this would be the transmission slipping. Transmissions can slip due to low fluid levels, poor fluid condition, or internal damage to the...

It is not likely that damage will occur or is occurring. Generally, it's only if the check engine light is actually flashing that you can reasonably expect damage. As far as whether what you are describing is a "known issue"...

Hi there. Check the battery cables and see if they are tight and clean. Then check the immobilizer receiver and see if there is any loose wires or broken wires around it. The immobilizer receiver could have went out and...

Hi There, Generally, the warm up high idle will last for less than a minute or so depending on the outside ambient temperature, however once the temperature sensor reaches the normal operating temperature (usually between 190-200 degrees F). This will...

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Here is the problem with Nissans. Nissans were great cars when they were Datsuns. Then they called them Nissans because they wanted them to look more Japanese. In the last decade and a half, their quality has gone downhill. ...

In order to find out why the interior lights are staying on while driving and after you close the door will need to be checked by scanning the lighting control module to see if one of the doors latch switches...

A scan tool should be applied to measure the actual engine operating temperature. Gauge and/or temperature sensor/sending unit malfunctions have to be ruled out. if the car is in fact overheating, a plugged radiator, a faulty radiator pressure cap, collapsed...

You are having problems with the fuel injection system poppet injectors not opening up or stuck open causing the misfire. You may have a bad fuel pressure regulator or you did not seal the fuel lines into the regulator good...

Overheating, if severe enough, will damage an engine. The term "blown", though, is not a technical term and thus means nothing in particular except that the engine, according to that mechanic at least, is "damaged". Typically, in the worst cases...

Hello, thank you for writing in. To start, there was a massive recall on Nissan's airbags around the time your car was built. You want to start by making sure you are not part of that recall. Secondly, the light...

The clicking sound can occur when there is not enough battery power getting to the starter to crank the engine. If the cables were corroded, then the battery may be sulfated and need to be replaced. A simple battery check...

Hello. This is a fairly common problem which can be checked several ways. First, turn the key off, get out of the car, then turn on alarm/security, which should lock the car door. Wait 2 minutes, unlock the security control...