Popular questions

Hello. Unfortunately this will not help. If the blend doors under the dash are working fine then the heater core should be completely blocked out when the a/c is on. If the system is functioning properly and the system pressures...

There are many different parts to the electronic power steering on your 2011 Hyundai Elantra. I cannot provide a quote without knowing more about what is causing the EPS light. Common failures are steering angle sensors, the power steering rack,...

Hello there, replacing the water pump is a common repair on your 2013 Ford Taurus. As you probably know, problems with the water pump can lead to overheating problems and inability to maintain consistent temperature for the vehicle. If you'd...

On a cold day, electronics have a tendency of being affected the most. MAF sensor wires are only 5-volt and only have a tiny amount of power, around 15 to 30 millivolts which is a thousandth of a volt. At...

Hello. The P2294 code indicates that there is a problem with high-pressure fuel regulator circuit. The driving behavior you outline (won't rev or achieve speed) may be due to low fuel pressure (high pressure circuit)/inadequate fuel supply, or the engine...

There are a lot of possible causes and thus the vehicle has to be road tested as one part of a vibration diagnostic. If the cause is mundane (e.g., wheel imbalance, tire belt separation) the diagnostic and fix will be...

Have the battery checked first to see if it is okay. If the problem continues, then the body control module may not be working properly and would need to be replaced and programmed with a new body control module. This...

Hello. I am assuming that your truck has an automatic transmission. The first thing to check would be the transmission fluid level. If it's low, top it off with the proper fluid to the proper level on the dipstick. If...

Diagnostic Trouble Code P0430 means that the ECU is detecting below threshold performance from the catalytic converter. The ECU monitors the catalytic converter closely and when a low performance threshold is detected the Check Engine Light will be displayed on...

Hello. Unless the timing belt suddenly broke, which would have resulted in stalling of the engine as well as a noticeable sound from the engine, it is not likely a timing issue. If the fuel pump has power and is...

Hello. On this vehicle for it to be acting up like this it typically means that there is a programming issue with the HVAC unit. It is also possible that the system has a small leak if it has been...

If the bolt threads are stripped and the hole is enlarged for the timing chain guide bolts then you will need to install a thread repair insert. You will have to follow the thread repair kits instructions by drilling out...

There are a number of things that can cause poor fuel mileage. A faulty camshaft position sensor is one of them. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel injection...

There are two 5 volt reference circuits for vehicle sensors (denoted circuit 1 and 2) each of which are monitored by the vehicle computer. When the code P0614 sets that means that the voltage on Circuit No. 1 is out...

This is a common problem with many vehicles that use a two-piece lug nut design. In general, the outer piece of the lug nut loses tension on the inner lug nut due to over-tightening or normal wear & tear. If...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. On your particular vehicle, there are two recalls related to the EPS concern you are having. If you call your closest Hyundai dealership and give them your VIN number they will be...

Hello. There are high current fusible links that should be tested before you look at the relays, particularly the circuit opening relay(s). These links are depicted on the factory wiring diagram for the vehicle. Since you short-circuited the battery, it's...

It is possible that you have a leak in your exhaust system. Many times you will be able to smell gas when the exhaust system has a hole in it. The most common cause of this would be the exhaust...

Hi there. Our technicians come to your home or office 7 days week. Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with a driveshaft replacement service. Quotes cannot be generated via the ask a mechanic portal. Your request...

It sounds like you had a ball joint failure. When the ball joints fail, it causes the suspension arm to fall lower and this can cause the sway bar end links to break. As vehicles age, the ball joints can...

After checking the oil specifications for your engine you are correct about the 5w20 weight oil. Newer engines in a lot of vehicles now use and recommend the 5w20 or 0w20 oils. Your vehicles engine uses 5W20 only. The parts...

Hi there. Not sure what you mean by "extremely loud"; whether you have an exhaust leak (sounds like there is hole in the muffler), mechanical noises (cam actuators have leaked down, and are noisy until oil pressure comes up), worn...

Hello, The check engine light may have come on for many different reasons, however most likely as a result of driving down a flooded street, this may have caused various sensors to get wet triggering the rough idle. The crankshaft...

In may cases the knocking sound coming from the wheel area is caused by one of two issues; a warped brake rotor or the wheel bearings that are beginning to wear out. Vehicles made after the late 1990's (like your...