Hi there. In most cases, when your engine runs fine, but will sputter and die when you put it into park, it's an indication of a vacuum leak, mass air flow sensor or EGR valve problem. It could also indicate...
You should never disconnect the battery while running or it can spike the computer and alternator and damage them. The white smoke is coolant getting into engine from a leaking intake manifold or head gasket leaking. Check upper intake seals...
The origin of the noise should be apparent to a mechanic once he or she road tests the vehicle. If not, installing remote wireless chassis ears at a few key spots in the front end will pinpoint the origin of...
If your steering wheel is tightening and and you're having trouble steering, that means that your serpentine belt may have broken and needs to be replaced. Because your Battery Light has come on, it is possible that your battery and/or...
The "filter" being referred to is commonly known as the Expansion Valve. It is a small tube with a metal screen between the low pressure and high pressure sides of the air conditioning system. If it gets clogged with debris,...
Hi There, It is usually very unlikely that the blower fan motor would turn counter clockwise unless you or someone else has purposely reversed the wiring to change the polarity. You may want to also check the air vent paths...
Hi There, This may be caused by a faulty AC control switch or possibly faulty blend door actuators which control the opening and closing of the AC vents. The AC switch controls the modes at which the blower operates at....
Hello. The cost to repair this would depend on what the issue is. If the brake light came on most of the time that is because the brake fluid is low. It usually gets low due to low brake pads....
Hello. If this is occurring right after you get fuel then most of the time it is caused by a vent valve or purge valve that is sticking open. Most of the time it is a purge valve problem. This...
This vehicle has 3 timing chains and in order to align them up correctly you may need to purchase a repair manual or have the timing chain repair done by a qualified mechanic. These engines typically require special alignment tools...
Hi Umarr. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com today. From what we can gather from your information, it's apparent you have a rather serious safety issue going on with your Porsche. It's possible that the root source is a damaged...
Hello. A no start condition can be caused by many things. If the engine is cranking but not starting then it may be possible that there is an issue with the vehicle's ignition, fuel, or engine management systems. If one...
The 5W-30 oil should be removed from the engine because that viscosity is not recommended for your car. However, the wrong viscosity oil does not account for the smoke. You can verify whether the oil level is too high, or...
Hi There, A few things may cause the vehicle to produce a strong fuel smell. A clogged or dirty EGR valve may cause the car to emit a strong fuel smell due to the excess hydrocarbons as a result of...
Verify that the fuel pump is getting power when you crank the engine. You should have 12 volts at the connector. If not, then the fuel pump circuit has to be diagnosed. Start with the basics. Make sure fuses are...
The most common cause to this code is a fuel cap that is lose or not sealing. I would check the fuel cap to see if its lose or replace the cap altogether to see if that code will go...
Sounds as if the throttle pedal position sensor is not responding when stepping on the gas pedal. Try turning on the ignition key to the 'ON' position with the engine off and step on the gas pedal to the floor....
There are several components that can cause this problem. You are correct in thinking one could be the ignition system. Heat from the environment or the engine will cause the coils to expand, and not allow for the connection to...
Hi there, this is a common issue with Rogues around this time and usually has to do with heat. The transmission in this car has a heat sensor that doesn't allow the fluid to get too hot. On long journeys,...
The low washer fluid Warning Light is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates when your vehicle is running low on washer fluid. Refill the washer fluid reservoir, and the light will turn off.
Hello. There are many issues you could be having. More information on the symptoms of your car would be greatly helpful. However, some common causes for a no start are a bad fuel pump, bad spark plugs, or a bad...
Hi there. It sounds like you have a bad blower resistor. You should replace this first and then see if the blower motor is still blowing intermittently. If it is, this would mean the blower motor is bad and there...
Hi there - your car radio is equipped with a security code mechanism to deter radio theft - a bigger problem in 1994 than today. The Owners Manual should have the code (4 or 5 digit number) written in it...
There are a number of things that may cause the vehicle to stall while driving. This can happen for any number of reasons such as fuel supply issues such as a bad fuel pump, vacuum leaks, electrical faults or various...
