Hi there. Check the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail. The regulator will adjust the fuel flow and adjust the pressure. If the regulator is working, then there may be a restriction in the fuel line. Remove the fuel...
This will not blow your motor up - it will degrade engine performance however, as you have already noted. The specific code suggests this valve is stuck shut. It may be possible to test this "off the vehicle", but remember...
You may be hearing a solenoid for the vapor purge control system. This would be normal if it is a ticking noise that sounds like a clock ticking only when you give it a little gas and goes away when...
If you are sure it is the ABS relay missing, then that will not prevent your car from starting. That circuit is unique only to the brake system. If the engine does not crank over fast when starting, you...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The transmission may be having one of several issues. The shifter can become unaligned and need to be adjusted or replaced. The gearbox can also become damaged and misaligned, which also warrants them to...
The issue is the fuel pump relay on your fuel system. The fuel pump relay is getting hot and shutting off the fuel pump. Then when you shut off the engine and key to the ignition switch, the fuel pump...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The hole in the manifold is a sign of something coming out of the engine, either a piston or a valve. If the manifold is the intake manifold, then there could be a burned...
Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...
A few different things can cause this fault. Though 50,000 miles seems a bit early for most of them, the usual causes for the loud noise include: a failed idler, a faulty belt tensioner, an air leak, an exhaust leak,...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The most common cause of carbon build up on the spark plugs is unburned fuel, also known as "running rich". Despite the assumption that the injectors are to blame, it usually has more to...
This is a common problem in many of the Chrysler model cars. I would suggest taking it to the dealer to have the security system reset. The fact that this happened when turning on the defrost suggests a potential short...
Hi there. Over time, many different items can cause headlights to fade. In most cases, it's a caused by debris that naturally builds up on the lens that causes it to become cloudy. In other cases, the inner seal that...
Hi there. Replacing the drive belt tensioner assembly on your Nissan Versa can be a tricky task without the right tools. You can request a price estimate to have one of our mobile mechanics come to your location and complete...
Hey there. This is a sign of a faulty or failing ignition switch. When this begins to fail, this is usually a sign of the contacts inside the switch wearing out. When you put your key in the ignition and...
Hi there. This sounds like an electrical issue your truck is experiencing. A bad connection will cause a surge of power just like the one you have. If your electrical system has a bad ground it will cause this sudden...
I have seen a family of mice make a home inside the heater blower case. You may need to have the entire heater blower case removed, thoroughly cleaned out, and sanitized. This may be the only way to remove most...
Yes, a loose-fitting or corroded battery cable to battery post connection can certainly lead to a dead battery. Corrosion builds up between the battery post and cable, creating electrical resistance. This becomes harder and harder for the alternator to charge...
The code you are getting is a lack of communication from or to the body control module. The problem has been fixed by other owners by replacing the ignition switch on some vehicles and had to replace the body control...
If the headlamp connector is plugged into the new unit, everything should work as designed. Looking at the wiring diagram for your vehicle, I see that the right hand and left hand low beams use separate fuses, so a blown...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. You are losing ignition spark or fuel pressure to the ignition. The vehicle and year is known to have failures in both systems and the only way to diagnose...
Hello - the blower fan and motor are way up under the center portion of the dash, requiring the removal of most of the dash. I would highly recommend a blower motor replacement by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as...
Hi there. Your hybrid has a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which uses internal pulleys and a steel belt. The transmission control module (TCM) controls the shift pulley ratio via solenoids, while receiving inputs from various sensors throughout the vehicle. If...
This is a common problem for your vehicle. The emergency brakes in your vehicle are built into the rear calipers. Over time, corrosion will bind up the mechanism inside the caliper and will not allow the brake to release. The...
If you are getting excessive inside wall tire wear you should have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and inspect the lower control arms for worn out lower ball joints or lower control arm inside bushings. Depending...
Hi - the crank position sensor on the V6s is located at the "nose" (passenger side) of the engine, way down low. Rather restricted access. Will require safely raising and supporting the car, and access from underneath the engine. If...
