Hello, this problem (both codes apply to the same problem) relates to a calculated "bad timing correlation" between the crankshaft and the exhaust camshaft for cylinder 1 (cylinder head at front of the car). Engine management has tolerances for the...
A diagnostic would determine the root cause of the overheating. If the coolant level was low, and/or there was trapped air in the cooling passageways, perhaps related to the heater core repair, those faults themselves can cause overheating. If the...
The windshield wiper system uses a small electric motor to move the wiper arms that you see on the windshield. That electric motor is controlled through a switch, relay, fuse, and wiring. One, or more, of those electrical components has...
Hello, there are several possible sources of coolant which can leak to this position - coolant hose, freeze plug, cooling passage gasket, etc. I would recommend having a cooling system inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from...
The best engine choice for this vehicle would be the one that came with it from the factory. If the engine is bad, I would recommend getting a replacement engine of the exact same specifications from the manufacturer. This would...
Hi there. The EDC is referred to as the Electronic Damper Control. The (EDC) automatically or manually adjusts each damper to suit the driving conditions meaning you enjoy outstanding comfort along with the best in BMW on-road safety. EDC reduces...
If the battery is less than 4 years old, have it load tested. It will have to be fully charged, though, in order for a load test to be reliable. In your circumstance, if the battery is more than 4...
You'd want to pray that there was a little water in the gas and it made it do that. It's such a new vehicle. If it ever happens again, definitely take it in under warranty to see what they say...
Greetings! The problem indeed likely lies within the battery itself. Some batteries get to a point when it will lose its ability to hold or receive an electrical charge. When this happens it is nearly impossible to revive a battery....
Think of your car as an athlete. Everyone needs to eat in order to have energy to go about our daily routine. Athletes, however, need better energy to meet their specific needs. Likewise, every car can run on 87 octane....
A horn being disconnected will not cause the battery to get drained. The battery being drained or low on charge after sitting should first charge and test the battery then check to see if the vehicle has a draw on...
You will need to visit the local Ford dealer so you can get the connector since the connector is only available with the transmission harness. The junk yard is the only other place you could go to get just the...
Hi there. The code P19DA means that the fuel pump is not sending a signal back to the PCM. This is usually caused by a burned motor in the fuel pump or a burned meter wire in the fuel pump...
Hi Tyler. Thanks for sending in your question tonight. Assuming your AC is turned off, this type of problem can occur due to a few different issues. The most common reason is that the idle control valve is sticking or...
Hi There, The check engine light indicates that there is likely something wrong with the engine or transmission in your vehicle and will usually come on in conjunction with the vehicle going into the reduced power mode. This happens when...
Hello. The grinding noise is likely an internal transmission issue. Putting the new transmission fluid inside of it likely freed up some already sticking components that were already beyond tolerance ranges and they are now becoming abrasive. I would suggest...
Hi There, Your Toyota Sienna should have 3 ignition coils, which means that each of them services 2 spark plugs or cylinders. If you need further help with replacing these, please schedule an appointment to have a qualified mechanic come...
The answer to your question is maybe. Maybe you can quiet the sound with a fluid change, maybe you have to put up with it. I don't recommend changing the fluid yourself, there are often procedures that involve measuring the...
This light is indicating a logged fault in the stability control system on your 2009 Kia Rondo. Common issues are generally wheel speed sensor failures, but this can be determined by having the faults read out of the ESC module....
Your assumption is correct. The tire pressure monitoring system will not turn on the traction control light. These system work independently of each other. You need to connect a scanner capable of accessing the traction control system to read the...
A faulty idle air control valve would cause the exact issues you describe. The idle air control valve will be located right next to the throttle body inlet. The idle air control valve controls the idle speed of the engine....
The pawl in the parking brake lever assembly may have gotten out of position and so the pawl doesn't stay engaged with the teeth on the handle lever. A close inspection will reveal a fault like that. As far as...
Your description says bank 1 and the lower text says bank 2. It looks like there are 2 exhaust camshaft position sensors on the vehicle and it could be possible you replaced the wrong one. Consider hiring one of our...
The starter on your vehicle is located beneath the intake manifold. Because of this, it is rather difficult to replace. I recommend having a professional inspect the vehicle to verify the starter has failed, then perform repairs as needed. YourMechanic...
Hi...Diagnostic Trouble Code P2119 indicates that there is a fault in your car's Electronic Throttle Control System. Electronically controlled throttles found on most modern vehicles utilize PCM programming to set and monitor the throttle position. Typically, the problem causing the...
