Hi, thanks for writing in. Just like an airplane has a blackbox, newer vehicles are now coming with them as well. This will give information to insurance companies as well as judges about the specifics of a car accident. This...
Hello. When motor mounts break, it can cause the engine to move excessively while driving, or starting. A lot of times, you will hear a hard "bang" when the car shifts, and it may feel like the engine is jumping,...
Hello there. This is a usual issue for a 2002 Suzuki Vitara. There are a few possible causes for the lack of power and engine surging. The most likely would be the throttle plate, throttle cable, MAF sensor, vacuum leak,...
Hi there. It really depends on where you live. Some equipment companies like Ahern rentals offer these products. I would complete a local Google search to locate a company that offers these type of rentals.
If the Air Bag Light on the dash of your car is on, it means that something’s causing the passenger sensing system to turn off the front air bag and possibly the side air bag. Here’s what you should do...
If the fuel pressure regulator is just held on by bolts, you should just need a ratchet or a wrench to remove it. Sometimes other parts will need to be removed in order to gain better access to a particular...
Hello there. Typically jump starting a vehicle doesn't trigger an OBD-II error code. However, one of the most common misdiagnosis issues with the P-2270 is replacing the O2 sensor before diagnosing if there are any exhaust leaks. Obviously, you'll want...
Hello. This is a common problem when the throttle body sensor is faulty or dirty. There should be just 4 bolts holding this in place. I would recommend cleaning and checking this first before diving into transmission diagnosis. Also check...
A ticking noise may be from the brakes or a tire has something in it. If the noise goes away when pressing on brakes then it is a brake problem. If noise only happens when pressing on brakes when moving...
The lubrication system in an automotive engine is vital to having a long-lasting engine with normal operating temperatures and metal wear. The lubrication will flow between all the rotating metal components to reduce wear and heat-related damage from friction between...
This is the A/C heater evaporator case drain. If you see coolant leaking from it then you have a blown out heater core inside the evaporator case. If you do not get it fixed soon the engine will run out...
Any time when lights are flickering, there is a loose ground wire or a short. If the headlights are turned on and the interior lights are flickering, then either the ground wire in the steering column is loose or there...
This may be related to a faulty blower motor or blower motor relay. Occasionally, the blower motor itself will wear out or become faulty working intermittently as the brush contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay supplies...
Your car is equipped with a screen that displays a wide range of different information pertinent to your trip called the trip information display. The information here ranges from the outside temperature to the average fuel mileage and more. To...
Hi there. It really depends as to when the alarm is going off that would provide some ideas as to why it's happening. If it happens when doors are opened, it's possible the settings are not correct or an electrical...
The fuel pump is controlled by a fuel pump flow control module. If the fuel pump comes on/off, this could very likely be your issue. The good thing is that the fuel pump makes an audible noise when cranking, so...
Hello There! This is a sign of a bad voltage regulator as indicated by the test they ran with everything still installed on the vehicle. The voltage regulator is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery by the...
Hello. The battery should be checked first. If the battery is low enough, then this will occur. If the battery is fine, then the fuses for the charging system need to be checked. If one of the wires for the...
Hi there. If the air conditioning is not blowing cold air, then either the condenser fan is not coming on or the system is low on refrigerant. Check the system and see if there is a refrigerant charge. If there...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Code P2101 is titled Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Performance. Instead of using a traditional throttle cable, your vehicle uses an electronic throttle control. In this system, the throttle control module receives input from sensors,...
The security system alarm will activate when someone opens the vehicle without having a key or a remote transmitter. When the security system is activated, the horn will honk and the lights will flash. To deactivate the system, use a...
A knocking noise is never a good sign on an engine. If the sound appears once, then the engine is started and gets louder when you rev the engine then it may be a rod knock meaning that the engine...
It sounds like your belts are in need of adjustment. This is a very common issue on your particular vehicle. Your vehicle has 3 separate belts that run your power steering, air conditioning compressor, water pump, and alternator. If your...
Hi - there are all sorts of popular "anti-seize" techniques. Most involve light oils or penetrants - some even suggest pouring 1/4 cup of diesel fuel or automatic transmission fluid into each cylinder, then leave it for a week or...
