The message "start disabled" is telling me that the car is not allowing the car to start due to a security system fault. There are 2 likely causes for your issue. The first is a faulty transponder in your key....
The immobilizer system is an antitheft device. It’s designed to prevent any key but one programmed for your car to start the ignition. If a key that isn’t programmed correctly (or that has lost its programming because of a dead...
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2004 Jeep Wrangler to become stuck in second gear. The most common would be low transmission fluid, shift solenoid, shift linkage, torque converter, or transmission pump. To avoid any unnecessary repairs, a...
Hi there. Check the fuel system for any air in the fuel rail. residual air in the fuel system will cause the engine to randomly cut off. If the fuel pressure is good and there is no air in the...
Hello. This sounds like it could be a couple different issues: warped brake rotors or worn bushings in the suspension. Remove your wheels and take a look at your rotors to see if they have grooves. If so, remove...
The position of the front seats can be adjusted, so that the front passenger is comfortable, and the driver is in an ideal driving position. The front seats can be adjusted in three different ways: 1. Both seats can be...
It sounds like you have mold or mildew in the system. The most likely place for it to grow is on the evaporator itself. That component gets very cold and humidity forms condensation on it. That moisture along with heat...
I agree with the mechanic that checked it. It needs to have the transmission overhauled. I cannot make the decision if you should get it done or not, since it is a very expensive repair and may exceed the value...
Strut service life, in miles, is somewhat variable due to differences in product quality, vehicle operating conditions, and so forth. However, if a strut fails prior to 50,000 miles of service, the causes are typically: 1) product/design/manufacturing defect; 2) extreme...
If you have a check engine light on then you may have an engine computer code stored pointing to the problem. You may have a misfire, broken motor mounts or a mass airflow sensor or intake tube leaks. Have a...
If you have what seems like a dead battery and when you try and jump start the vehicle and it still will not crank good enough to start the motor then you will need to have a voltage drop test...
The oil leak may be the oil filter or oil pressure sensor. This is if the leak is engine oil. If it is power steering oil then the rack and pinion is leaking. If the brake fluid is low then...
Hi there. Diagnoses needs to be performed to identify the cause of a no start condition. As you already know, replacing components can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. Checking the fuses in the power distribution center would be...
This is a common problem with Hybrid Highlanders. Does the Check Engine Light illuminate when the knocking occurs? If so, Toyota released a technical service bulletin (TSB) related to cold start misfires. The associated TSB (T-SB-0210-11) covers the inspection, diagnosis...
Most of us think that getting stuck is the province of trucks and SUVs driving off road, but that’s not always the case. Your car may get stuck in snow, mud or sand that’s washed over the road, or you...
Hazard lights are used for emergency situations and to alert other drivers to issues such as poor road conditions or vehicle breakdown. They are suggested in situations like heavy rain or blinding snow when you have to reduce speed for...
This can happen when the charging system is having trouble maintaining a specific voltage which is what causes the battery light to come on. This can also happen when the voltage regulator is failing or weak. This regulates the charging...
A number of things may cause code P0171 and P0174 to be triggered. As the codes indicate, this means there is a lean fuel condition which may be caused by a lack of fuel supply or in some cases, a...
The electrical issues are likely caused by a faulty Body Control Module (BCM) and/or a deficient circuit ground and Controller Area Network connections to the PCM and other modules. You principally have an electrical problem and that should be resolved...
Hi there. This issue is typically caused by a headlight dimmer switch problem or an electrical relay issue behind the dash. It could also be an electrical short within the switch itself. It's probably best to have the headlight switch...
This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
Hi there. Check the vehicle engine out to see if there is anything out of the ordinary. The loss of power could be a vacuum leak, misfire, or a transmission issue. First look for any vacuum lines that are cracked...
The first thing to check for is air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without passing through the Mass Air Flow meter (MAF) will dilute the fuel mixture and lead to just this kind of behavior. At your...
It sounds like you may have an evaporative emissions system leak. Your car has a small purge valve with a purge solenoid in the Evaporative Emissions system that controls the venting of fumes from the fuel tank as these fumes...
The maximum startup volume limits how loud the infotainment system can be when first turned on. When the maximum startup volume is set, then the infotainment system will never start at a volume higher than the setting, no matter how...
