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You will have to look around the seat for a small cover that will hide the fasteners or fold the seats down and try to gain access from the back underneath the upholstery. It can be done without tearing the...

Hello and thank you for contacting Your Mechanic. The accumulator spring for the 1st to 2nd application of your transmission has failed. Either the spring has broken and is causing the accumulator to move fast and make a harsh shift...

Hi Shay. Thanks for contacting us today. It could be multiple issues, ranging from a hose clamp that was not tightened correctly, the radiator cap is damaged or not correctly installed, a stripped radiator hose or perhaps the mechanic put...

The Check Engine Light is on if the light was not reset after work was done, or it came on again due to encountering another problem. If you just had the engine replaced, then have the system scanned to see...

Well, a blinking Check Engine Light (CEL) is often more serious than a "steady" light because that typically means the engine is misfiring. You can't drive a misfiring engine very long without causing additional damage. The good news is...

Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. I usually start by doing a compression test on the engine first. If the compression is low then the engine may be worn or it may need a timing chain....

Hi There, There are many things that could be caused by this, however a a common symptom of a vacuum leak is a hissing that will become more noticeable during acceleration as you describe. High idle speeds or in some...

Hi Mary. Thanks for contacting us today. What you are describing is commonly caused by a damaged electrical relay or an electrical short circuit within the steering column. In some instances, it can be a combination of electrical problems, such...

Hi there. The ticking noise could be a lifter tapping on the top of the engine or a connecting rod bearing in your engine loosing oil pressure. Check the engine oil level and see if its low. If the oil...

While turning the knob at the end of the wiper lever will activate your wipers, it doesn’t spray the windshield with washer fluid. To do that, you need to press the button built into the end of the lever. However,...

Hi there. There could be an issue with either the shifter or the transmission position sensor. If the vehicle was jump-started with the transmission in neutral, then it is possible that the shock from the battery cables being spiked as...

Be sure the battery is fully charged. "New" batteries are not necessarily fully charged at time of sale. Of course, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated. With the key held in the "start" position, you...

Hi there - the biggest priority in re-assembling the engine to the transmission for a car with an automatic transmission is that the torque converter is installed FIRST in the transmission, and is completed seated into the transmissions fluid pump,...

The blower motor is not slowing down. What is actually happening is the mode control for your AC and heat is losing its vacuum source. When you switch the knob for defrost/vent/floor etc, engine vacuum is what moves the mode...

This engine is not equipped with a fuel pump fuse. The fuel pump is ran direct from the fuel pump relay and this relay is in the totally integrated control relay box. The relay is not removable. If you need...

A small screen that is located at the bottom of the tachometer on the instrument panel is called the Driver Information Center, DIC for short. This system allows the driver to select what data is being displayed in front of...

According to the 2013 Altima Owner's Manual, you can use either conventional or synthetic oil in the Altima. Just be sure to use the correct viscosity and only oil that meets Nissan's quality (certification) requirements. See page 9-6 of the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There may be one of several issues going on. To start, this may be an issue of the parking brake not releasing. This should be inspected by a brake specialist, or by someone who...

Hi there. The EPC (Electronic Power Control) light is just a way to tell you that there is a problem with the drive by wire system. The issue could be the throttle pedal position sensor not registering to the computer...

Hi there. The grinding noise seems to be a rotating item on your vehicle. Check the wheel bearings on the front of the vehicle and see if there is any dust around them. If there is dust, then the bearing...

When the reverse wiper feature is turned on, the rear window wiper will automatically start operating when you put your shifter in the R position, presuming the front windshield wipers are turned on. You can turn this feature on or...

The check emissions system may be related to many different things such as a problem with an oxygen sensor not reading the exhaust gases properly, a problem with the evaporative emissions system or potentially bad gas cap. The best option...

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No. Not if you want it to work properly. The car was programmed and equipped with this transmission and trying to change to a different one would not be feasible without major modifications to the vehicle wiring and power train....

If your car is equipped with the Blind Spot Information system (BLIS), you have an important safety tool at your disposal. This system is designed to help you monitor your car’s blind spots for safer driving at all times. It...