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Car runs with the mass airflow sensor unplugged. If you plug it in it will die if the car is running.
This is a sure sign of a shorted mass airflow sensor. The reason it starts with it off is the computer sees no mass air signal and replaces it with an internal memory fake signal to use. This will let...
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My back rear tire is leaning inward at the top and wheel is getting some tear on the inside of the tire
If you have one of the rear tires leaning in then you have damaged the upper control arm or spindle is bent. Have the vehicle suspension checked for damaged components and have alignment done.
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Honda says bad usb device when I connect a device that has previously worked
Hello, thank you for writing in. Honda does not use a seperate fuse for some of their USB circuits. If your model does have a fuse, start by checking that. There are several other cases of issues with the Honda...
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Headlights automatically turn on by themselves at night when the car is off
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having issues with the headlight circuitry. This may mean that the sensor, photocell, body control module, replacement headlight, or a fuse/relay has failed. Something is allowing power to be sent...
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Ac compressor turning on and off
Hello. If the compressor is turning on and off fairly quickly then that means that there is still a pressure issue. It can be caused by low refrigerant or high pressure. It can also be caused by a bad A/C...
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Heater was not blowing warm air and then the engine overheated.
The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...
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How can I tell what amp my alternator is?
Hey there. You should have a stamp on the alternator with a part number and amperage. The part number that starts with F3UZ is the 130 amp, and the F1TZ is the 95 amp. You can use either one. If...
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Car is totally dead. No sound or anything. Even power locks don’t work.
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
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How do I turn on or turn off the blind spot monitor?
The blind spot monitor is a key safety feature that alerts you when a vehicle is in your blind spot, and you therefore may not see it. This feature can be turned on or turned off very easily: 1. Press...
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When I put my car into drive it makes a loud grinding noise and doesnt move.
Hi there. The transmission may have broken the differential or a CV shaft (constant velocity shaft). If a CV shaft was to break, then all of the power will go to the broken shaft. When you said that you stopped...
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What does the Change Engine Oil Soon message mean?
The Change Engine Oil Soon message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this message, it means that your oil should be changed soon. The Change Engine Oil Soon message is based on the last...
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Won't start with the key, but I can lock and unlock the doors.
Hi there. The key fob could have a battery that is going dead. I recommend replacing the battery as the battery only lasts about 8 years. Then you will need to reprogram the key fob to the vehicle by putting...
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Squeaking/squealing noise when I'm driving but stops when I hit the brakes
In all likelihood, the brake pad wear sensors are just beginning to contact the brake rotors. This will create a loud squealing sound that may change pitch, or stop completely when the brakes are applied. Have a certified technician inspect...
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why is my car revving up to 1 while im sitting in park?
High idle can be caused by a faulty idle air control valve (IAC valve). The IAC valve can fail or a faulty or blown fuse in other electronically controlled systems can cause the IAC motor to malfunction, leading to a...
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In the middle of driving my car stops moving but is still running.
What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...
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A tin metal like rattling sound when I accelerate from a low speed.
Hello. My first inclination would be to say, "torque converter". That is easy to rule in or out as you might be able to get a "free" diagnosis from a transmission shop. I'm not recommending you repair it there but...
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Car shudders when accelerating and going uphill, seems like a loss of power, particularly around 1500 rpms.
Hi Zach. Thanks for contacting us tonight. There are multiple things that can cause a shaking or vibrating issue like you've described. The most common source of this issue is a loose vacuum line or even loose or faulty motor...
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My car will go into neutral while I am driving it. To get it to work again, I have to pull over, turn the car off, and restart a m
Hi there. Assuming you replaced the TCM (transmission control module) with a factory part, a transmission shift relearn procedure should have been performed. It could be that you have a TCM connector or wiring issue if the same code has...
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How do I access the distance to empty feature?
The distance to empty feature gives you an approximation of how many miles you can drive on your current tank of gas. To view this feature, press the Trip button on your steering wheel until Range is displayed on your...
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What does the Service All-Wheel Drive message mean?
The Service All-Wheel Drive message can appear in the driver information center (DIC) when your vehicle is having an issue with the all-wheel drive (AWD) system. If the DIC displays this alert, stop your vehicle as soon as possible, turn...
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Stabilitrak & control light come on vehicle lose power to the engine
Hello, What you are describing sounds like you may have a faulty traction control module or possibly faulty wheel speed sensors. The traction control system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been...
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ticking / clicking noise coming from the front end while driving a low speeds.
Hello. In some cases, the ticking or clicking noise while driving you're hearing can be caused by either a wheel bearing that is faulty, a rotor that is warped or CV joint that is damaged. It's best to have a...
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My car pulls hard to the right during acceleration .
Hi there. Most of the time, when the car pulls to one side during acceleration, it is caused by either the suspension being out of alignment or what's referred to as a radial pull with the tire. Inside the tire...