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The hardware and software of the computer (powertrain control module) and transmission control module (TCM) in the Mazda 3 will only work with your present engine. If you change the engine to one that is not a catalog interchange for...

Hi There, This code is a generic code relating to the mass air flow sensor indicating that there is a lean air/fuel mixture. This can happen when the mass air flow sensor is dirty or faulty. I would suggest having...

Hello. I would need to know what code you are getting to know what needs to be done to take care of this. If you are getting a MAF code then the sensor may be failing, but that will not...

It is very possible that a cam or crank sensor could cause the shifting perormance of the transmission to decrease. It is certainly possible to have a check engine light illuminated due to this issue. I would recommend a check...

Hi there. It is highly probable that you have a faulty main relay or an exposed electrical connection or bad ground to the fuse panel that is causing this issue. However, it could also be problem with the ECU itself;...

Hey there. An oil leak can vary from anything very minor to very major depending on the location and the volume of oil being leaked. Often times, a small oil leak may be present surrounding a major gasket such as...

Hello. A few things I would check are the timing, the idle air control valve, and the condition of the vacuum hoses. Retarded ignition timing can sometimes cause low throttle issues, and can definitely cause stalling. The idle air control...

The first thing a mechanic will do is to check the battery cables to make sure they are clean. Then the battery is checked to make sure it is at the proper voltage of close to 12.6 volts, using a...

How much weight you should tow depends largely on your trailer tow. However, you should never tow a trailer of more than 1,000 lbs, and if you have the fuel economy model, you shouldn’t tow any trailer, ever.

The symptoms you describe lead me to believe you have either a washer pump motor that has failed or the connection to the washer pump motor has a break in it. To be 100% certain it may be time to...

Keep in mind there are several "classifications" of white smoke. If it is thin and dissipates quickly you should not be majorly concerned. Most white smokes are a sign of coolant being consumed and burned in the engine. This can...

Hello there. Many faults will cause your Kia Borrego not to crank. If the vehicle did not crank before the ignition switch repair, then it is likely that the ignition switch was not the culprit for the no-start condition. Other...

Hi there - the camshaft position sensor is located on the drive-side end of the top of the engine on your vehicle. It is a round black plastic housing - golf-ball size - attached to the engine with one bolt,...

Hello. If this is occurring, then there is a short in the electrical someplace. Most of the time, the issue is in the ignition switch. The switch fails internally and causes some circuits to stay on which will drain the...

Unfortunately, the most common problem to that symptom is the automatic transmission needs replacing according to our database. I would recommend taking the car to a transmission specialist and have them look at the vehicle.

Hello. Your Grand Cherokee has a cable-operated hand brake, and is adjustable from under the car. Sometimes, the cables are stretched, and a spacer will need to be installed on the threaded adjuster to get the proper tension. Check your...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If you are not doing any damage to the cap when you remove and replace it, the cap will likely be fine. However, any time you mess with any component over and over again,...

Hello. When you get this code on this vehicle along with a sluggish engine or low power then it almost always means that the catalytic converters are bad. This is a common issue. I would recommend taking it to an...

The engine immobilizer (security) system is probably active, possibly due to a defective chip key. Once the immobilizer system is "on" you won't be able to start the car. A reported temporary fix is to insert the ignition key and...

Your car is equipped with a rear window defogger, and it may be equipped with side view mirror defoggers (optional equipment). They’re both operated in the same way: Press the rear defogger button to turn both systems on. They...

Batteries normally self discharge over time. Also, your car's electrical system will draw 20-50 milliamps, roughly, even as the car sits, to power the clock, computer, and security system. Combined, these factors can cause the battery voltage to drop so...

The Maintenance Minder lets you know when your vehicle is due for regular maintenance. The system can be reset after your car has received maintenance. Here’s how to reset the Maintenance Minder using the multi-information display: 1. Turn the ignition...

Hello, running a car without oil can be catastrophic. It is possible that you have turned bearing or damaged the connecting rods or pistons. It sounds like you may have broke something there is no way of telling without taking...

If you have a weak battery or a starter that turns engine too slow can cause the crank or cam signal to not be strong enough and may cause stalling. If the crank sensor is not in sync with the...

Hi Kenneth. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It is best practices to always replace suspension components first, have the suspension aligned and then replace tires after the alignment has been completed. If your tires are showing steel belts, you should...