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Hi There, It sounds like quite possibly during the service of your car, the wheel sensors may have been inadvertently bumped or damaged causing them to read inaccurately, which causes the traction control and anti-lock braking system to be engaged....

I believe you have some suspension problems. If you have worn balljoints, then you will have a problem with uneven wear and tear on your tires. Also, you could have a problem with your control arms. The front of your...

What you are describing are electrical problems which may or may not have a common cause. Inasmuch as the electric power steering is an essential safety related component of your vehicle, the steering system should be diagnosed and fixed first....

It is recommended to replace distributor cap and rotor at the same time you are having the spark plugs and spark plug wires replaced. The cap and rotor contacts will wear down just like the spark plug electrodes wear down...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a couple of things that may be unrelated. The advanced traction control is nothing more than your vehicles traction control system. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of...

This code (U1016) will set when the PCM has lost communication with other controllers on the bus network, that is the car's electrical network. The underlying fault can be in the ignition switch or wiring to the PCM. To diagnose...

Remote vehicle start allows you to turn on your vehicle before you get inside it. To use the remote vehicle start feature, you will need your remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. To start the vehicle from the outside, press and...

No starts in damp weather are sometimes traced to ignition system faults. However, sometimes there are multiple factors that in combination will cause these no starts. For example, you could also have partially plugged fuel injectors or perhaps cold enrichment...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like your battery has crashed. When the system voltage drops below a certain point, the electronics go haywire. The alternator is supposed to maintain the battery voltage at around 14 volts, and I'm...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a couple of issues going on here. 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...

The Brake Fluid Low message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, then your vehicle has detected that the fluid in your brake system is low. The brake system should be serviced as...

Hello. The two most common issues that cause this are a bad crank or cam sensor, or a failing throttle body. I usually install a scan tool and see if the sensors are reading right. If they are, then I...

Hello. In order to remove the shifter you will have to remove the vehicle's shift knob and disassemble the vehicle's interior. From the symptoms you describe, however, it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing a different issue, perhaps...

As you know, code P0744 relates to the torque converter and the "lockup" function that locks the transmission into a fixed gear at a certain point based upon certain metrics and inputs. When the required amount of lockup is not...

The TPS will need to have a voltage reading of .5 volts with the throttle closed and key on engine off. This can be done with either a voltmeter set to DC voltage or a scan tool capable of reading...

I would have the carburetor removed if you cannot use a magnet to go through the carburetor plates to get it out. Taking off the carburetor will give better access to get in the intake to get the nut. The...

Hi there - the Audi A4 is a high-performance sedan, with aspirations to take over BMWs long-standing dominance in the small sedan market. It has a sophisticated, and complicated, powertrain with great performance and fuel economy, and a large quantity...

Hello. I share your dismay. When a clutch is replaced it does not implicate any of the internal gearing of the transmission. Although it would seem improbable (because you are not experiencing grinding in gears other than 3rd) you might...

Hi there. This code is coming up for the transmission having an issue with the kickdown. There could be two things that would be wrong. Either the kickdown solenoid has failed in the transmission or the torque converter clutch solenoid...

The radiator fans have three different relays in the relay box in the engine compartment and they are all controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The system has a low and high speed fan that is controlled by the...

Hello. The code you are receiving stands for a transmission control malfunction. This can occur when the transmission control module, shift solenoids, wiring, or valve body damage has occurred. Typically a serious enough error will cause the vehicle to enter...

The automatic headlights are controlled by the exterior lamp control, which is on the turn signal lever. This lever protrudes from the left side of the steering column. To turn on the automatic headlights, rotate the exterior lamp control to...

Hi there. There are dozens of problems that can lead to a drop in gas mileage, some of them are serious and some can be easily corrected. Here are some of the more common issues that can affect the fuel...

Hi there: This is a very good question but very difficult to answer. If by "more expensive" you're referring to routine maintenance and service the answer would be "possibly." Parts cost is typically the determining factor of service and maintenance...

Hi Steven. Thanks for contacting us today. It's quite possible that the reason the car wouldn't start is related to the battery not being charged enough and not the EPS light. However, it is also possible that an error code...