Popular questions

Question
What Can Cause a Vehicle's Suspension To Collapse
The suspension on your vehicle is comprised of many different components. Any of these components can fail at any time, but most suspension parts will fail slowly over time. If you have a sudden change in the way that your...
Question
Would a leaking exhaust manifold cause a catalytic converter code?
A leaking exhaust will cause excessive oxygen to get into the exhaust and cause the O2 sensors to detect this and will set a code for the leak. I suggest getting leak repaired and then recheck the system to see...
Question
What is Estimated Cost of repairing P2432 code in 2012 VW Jetta ?
Hi - the P2432 problem code you have is an indication that the secondary air pump pressure is low. This is an emissions device, which injects fresh air into the exhaust to allow burning of any remaining fuel in the...
Question
shifting at higher rpm's than normal in hot weather
When the temperature is hot outside, the air density is low in comparison to the wet cold air of winter. This means there is less power available because there is less air to combust. Your car needs an air fuel...
Question
engine fault workshop light is on.
Hi there. The engine fault workshop light means that the engine light is on and active with a fault code. Get a code reader and scan the computer to the vehicle to determine what codes are stored in the computer....
Question
What do the error messages mean on the CD player?
Your Accord’s audio system is advanced enough to give you some information if an error occurs during operation. This information can help with troubleshooting, as well as understanding why a disc might not play. Here’s a quick summary of the...
Question
Car vibrates real hard while in park
Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...
Question
My 99 ford Taurus won't engage when put in drive or revers, neutral works fine and it starts and everything. Whats wrong??
Hi There, You are correct in that a this may be caused by a clogged transmission filter. This may also be caused by a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears....
Question
'05 subaru forester automatic jolts when shifting to 2nd gear
Many newer automatic transmissions have temperature-sensors in them that, on a stone-cold start, restrict normal shift to only the lower (or non-overdrive gears) until the engine coolant and transmission fluid reach a certain level which in many engines, is around...
Question
What does charging system failure mean?
It sounds like your alternator or voltage regulator may be failing causing the battery to not be charged properly. When this happens the drop in voltage will cause the charging system failure light to come on. As you know, the...
Question
Engine overheating even though coolant fan was running
This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning...
Question
P1684
P1684 indicates that the engine control unit / powertrain control module memory was cleared at some point within the last 50 ignition cycles - start/drive/turn off. If the battery was replaced or disconnected, it can leave this fault code in...
Question
car reverse lights blink.
Hi there. Any time that the rear back up lights blink in reverse would be caused by a short in the flasher circuit or a blinker circuit. This will make the back up lights flash when energizing the flasher. The...
Question
Power window does not go up
Hello, there are multiple reasons the window is no longer working. The first thing that you could check is your fuses. if the fuses are good then it could be the window regulator, the window motor, the switch or wiring...
Question
Check Engine Light on - P2187 and P0420 codes
Hello. If I understand correctly, when you say "catless downpipe," you mean that you have installed a pipe without a catalytic converter. If that is the case, you are always going to have the code for catalyst efficiency. The...
Question
My car is making a loud grinding noise when idle.
Hi there. Check the engine and transmission mounts for any looseness or damage. As the vehicle ages, the mounts tend to wear out causing the engine and transmission to vibrate the cab. When the heat is off, the squirrel cage...
Question
Check Engine Light is on - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Anytime a code is stored, it will stay stored and the Check Engine Light will stay on until the ECM memory is cleared. If the problem is fixed, then the light and code should not come back. Many times a...
Question
How to get rid of "transport mode contact dealer" message
Hi, thanks for writing in. This message is manufacturer-specific. I would recommend taking the car to the Ford dealer to have this shut off.
Question
Backfiring from throttle bodies when under load. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
Hello - backfiring can be caused both by timing issues, as well as air leaks (unmetered air) into the intake. I would first have the timing set to be sure it is correct - since there is some reason to...
Question
car dies while driving after getting warm, starts up after 20-30 minutes.
Unfortunately finding the root cause of intermittent problems can be difficult. Especially if the vehicle must be driven until it is hot before it shuts down. Something that may be worth a try is to allow the vehicle to sit...
Question
Is the Chrysler Sebring a good car?
Hi there, thanks for writing in. For the most part, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring is a decent used car. However, like any other used vehicle, the overall condition of the vehicle is largely based on the previous owner and how...
Question
How Long Does a Manual Car's Clutch Last?
A manual transmission uses a clutch to connect the engine and transmission together each time you let out on the clutch to take off from a stop or change gears on your transmission. Each time you change gears and let...
Question
Oil pressure and idle drop when shifting into gear
This may be a result of low transmission fluid or potentially a faulty transmission control module. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The transmission control module has various sensors such...
Question
My check-engine light came on and when checked, the code was P0025. The light went out after checking it. Do I still have the prob
Hi there. P0025 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the Engine Control Module (ECM) has determined that the exhaust variable camshaft timing for bank 2 is more retarded than what the ECM has commanded it be. This over retarded timing...