The first thing I would recommend is to check your oil level. A low oil level can cause the engine to make loud knocking noises such as what you are hearing. If the oil is low, it is very possible...
Hi there: Diagnosing 'noises' remotely is one of the more difficult things to do for any mechanic. However, there are a few things which could cause this noise, ranging from loose motor mounts, loose serpentine or drive belt, pulley's or...
Oil can leak from the valve cover gaskets, the oil pressure sending unit, the front and rear crankshaft seals, camshaft seals and through any o-ring that seals sensors to the block or head. It is possible to have multiple leak...
Hello. There are several components that can effect the electronic throttle control system. The issue may pertain to the recent work done, or may be a separate issue all together. The system depends on sensor inputs from all over the...
Hello. The P0441 code you are getting is for an incorrect purge flow for the evaporative emissions system. Most of the time the problem is the purge valve itself, though it can be a number of other things. I typically...
Hi There, Code P2006 relates to the intake manifold runner control which operates the opening and closing of that particular intake runner. This is powered by an electronic actuator which sometimes becomes faulty or can have a bad connection. When...
Hi there. Engine mounts can definitely cause a roughness at idle, clunks, and thumps upon acceleration. Smooth out of gear and rough in gear is one indication of a mount type issue. It may feel better in reverse than it...
If your engine stalls for some reason you should use your regular brake pedal with constant pressure without pumping it or you will loose power assist brakes. If you loose brake assist then pedal will be hard to push but...
Hi there: Unfortunately, there is no exact reason we can offer to you as to why the vehicle won't start now after your overheating issue; without first inspecting the vehicle. However, if the vehicle overheated on the highway there is...
Hi there. This sounds to me as like an issue in your anti-theft system. When your vehicle has its battery changed, the power is reset. This commonly triggers the anti-theft system which tell your computer to lock up. Have a...
Hello there, thanks for writing in. The wiring diagram for the ignition system of your vehicle is pretty simple. Power flows from the ignition switch to the coil. When the engine is cranked, the points open and close to create...
Hi there - I suspect there is a tiny crack in the coolant bypass tube that is, against all odds, sealing itself as coolant temperature comes up. I recommend a coolant bypass tube replacement by a mobile, professional mechanic, such...
Flex plates cannot be straightened or repaired in the field save for the possibility in some applications of replacing the starter ring gear if the teeth on the gear are damaged. If the flex plate is bent, a new one...
Depending on what type of engine you have in your vehicle will determine if the belt can be replaced with a smaller belt. If you have a 4 cylinder 2.2 Liter engine or a V6 3.0 to 3.9 Liter engine,...
I think the rear differential: the ring-and-pinion gears and bearings specifically, are worn out (especially given your mileage). Your specifics about the conditions under which the whine is heard are excellent for diagnostics - well done! Since the whine increases...
Make sure your shifter is fully engaged in PARK. If it is not, the key will not come out. If the vehicle is in park, the problem could be the ignition switch. I would enlist the help of a trained...
The first thing I would try is an auto window position relearn. This should allow the control module to regain the correct window position information, allowing the windows to work as designed. To do this, turn the ignition on...
If the brake system was working before and now the brake pedal is hard and the front calipers are not moving, then the brake booster has failed (which is the hissing sound that you are hearing) and there seems to...
The issue you're describing is typically an indicator of an internal transmission component failure or loss of hydraulic pressure inside the transmission. The change of the motor and transmission mounts probably did not hurt the Honda's ability to accelerate correctly....
Hello. There are a number of things that can be making noise, but without having a description of the noise and when it occurs it is hard to say what it may be. If the noise occurs only when the...
Hi there: Accessories are powered by the battery until the vehicle is started, when the alternator takes over. If the radio is staying on after removing the key, it's receiving a constant supply of battery power due to a faulty...
Hello. If the wheel is now pushed forward then something definitely got bent in there. Most of the time if it is bent forward or backwards it is because of a bent control arm. It can also be a bent...
Check clutch pedal assembly bracket for breakage or mis-position. It's also possible that the pressure plate is to blame. However, before diagnosing that you do have to confirm the hydraulics work. Even though the master and slave are "new", these...
Without actually seeing the hose that is loose i can only speculate it is the PCV valve or breather hose. If you get a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to inspect it then the proper hose can be ordered to...
