The Check Engine Light is flashing on and off signifies a serious fault, such as the engine misfiring, which could result in unburned fuel being dumped into the catalytic converter thus overheating the converter. Your circumstance will require a...
If the check engine light has illuminated, that means that trouble codes have been stored and a mechanic can download and evaluate them. Those trouble codes are undoubtedly linked to the problem you are having. Although some trouble codes can...
Hi there. The cold weather timer is a great feature to have, but you can adjust the time for the auto start to stay on for. I recommend setting the timer for 20 minutes to allow the engine to warm...
Hi there: It's highly possible that the source of your front end noise is a faulty or worn out wheel bearing. In most cases when the wheel bearings wear out, the noises are caused by lack of lubrication or metal-to-metal...
I looked into the labor time on this online for you. It looks like this job takes about 2.7 hours to do this job. Consider YourMechanic for your water pump replacement as a certified professional can come to your home...
Hello - your Fiero uses rather long cables for the shifter linkage, and several pivot mechanisms that are potentially very stiff if they have not been cleaned and lubed in recent history. Cold weather also makes cable action stiff initially,...
Hi there. The security alarm system was tripped and caused the computer to lock out the ignition system. Remove the battery cables (both) for 13 minutes. While the cables are off, operate all the components in the vehicle with the...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2003 Ford Explorer. It sounds to me like you either have no fuel or bad fuel at the injectors, or no spark to spark plugs. Try to narrow the problem to one...
The shift issue should be diagnosed first especially considering the low miles on the transmission. It would be unusual for a transmission with only 78,000 miles on it to require total replacement (versus on the vehicle service). Anytime you are...
If the check engine light is on, or even if the light is off but the engine is obviously malfunctioning, the recommended service to request is a check engine light//engine diagnostic. If you visit the foregoing link, and input your...
You may not have any worries unless the wrench gets in a place where it makes noise or interferes with vehicle components. The wrench may have fell into the inner fender. You may be able to locate it there. Have...
The compass in the car will tell you which direction you’re traveling. You can turn it on or off. Press Auto on the rearview mirror for three seconds or longer to turn the compass on or off. Press Auto...
The fan motor turns very fast, and these motors do go bad after continued use; five or six years is a good life span, you made it nine years. I recommend having a mechanic such as one from YourMechanic, inspect...
There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating when cold such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, or potentially a bad oxygen...
Hello. These fixes are band aids. If you want to repair the vehicle correctly then the steering lock module and assembly need to be replaced. This will allow the system to work as designed. If you bypass it you can...
Hello. I would need to know what you replaced to try and diagnose this issue. If you replaced the spark plug and the ignition coil then you may have an internal engine problem. Most of the time this is caused...
Hi there. When the light comes on and causes the engine to stall out, the engine computer is making the engine go into a limp mode and a reduction of power at the same time. Check the throttle position sensor...
Hi There, If this is something that generally only happens when the vehicle is still cold, this may be normal. Many newer automatic transmissions have temperature-sensors in them that, on a stone-cold start, restrict normal shift to only the lower...
Hi there: In many cases, when your Malibu begins to struggle when you're climbing a hill it's more of an indicator of fuel system issues; such as a clogged fuel injector nozzle or dirty throttle body. It could also be...
The Base Message Center is a helpful tool when looking at how your vehicle is performing. For your convenience, you can change the Language of the Base Message Center to meet your needs. To change the language of the message...
Hey there. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to...
The traction control and vehicle stability control (VSC) are key safety features that help your car safely drive in poor weather. However, in select circumstances (such as when you are stuck in the mud or snow), the traction control and...
Your Honda Accord is equipped with a range of sensors designed to make driving safer and more convenient. One of those is the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The TPMS does just one thing – it monitors the air pressure...
Hello. If the blower motor is not working it is typically caused by an issue with the resistor, though it can be the motor itself. I usually check to see if the motor is getting power. If it is getting...
A catalytic converter is a device used to reduce the emissions of an automotive engine. Not enough oxygen is available to oxidize the carbon fuel in these engines completely into carbon dioxide and water; thus toxic by-products are produced. Catalytic...
