If the door unlocks with the remote, then the car and the keys are communicating, so there has to be another fault that is preventing the lock from working correctly. It could be a problem with the door lock module,...
Hi there. This can be caused by a number of things. Since the dealership installed a scan tool and didn't see any codes then it must not be a sensor failure. I typically start by checking the back pressure of...
The camshaft position sensor will make the engine run but poorly. Check the crankshaft position sensor to see if its damaged or unplugged. A damaged crankshaft position sensor will cause a no spark condition. If you need further assistance with...
Hi There, Code P1389 indicates the ASD (Automatic Shut Down) relay is faulty or has low voltage. This can be tested for resistance and should have between 30-70 ohms. This may explain the hard starting as this relay provides power...
Hi there. First check all of the fluids and make sure that they are full and top off all low fluids. Then check the battery and make sure that it has a full charge of 12.6 volts. If the voltage...
Hello. I would have the idle air control valve checked out for failure (assuming this was not replaced during the "tuneup") or to see if it is gunked up and sticking - not moving enough or fast enough. If it...
Noise in exhaust systems occurs due to leaks as well as internal failure of the baffles in the muffler or resonator. So, just because there are no leaks, doesn't mean the exhaust system will be noise free. An [engine/exhaust noise...
Hey there. You should first check for any problem codes. Next, check for vacuum leaks. Third, check out the idle air control valve - clean it if possible. A professional mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, can help with this diagnosis...
Hi Olivia. Thanks for sending in your question today. If you have to press the gas pedal to get your Honda Accord to start, then it's likely not a battery issue - but either dirty fuel system components or a...
A scanner will not cause a no start but the security system will. You will need to have the passlock system codes pinpoint tested to see if the problem is the key or the system needs reprogrammed or the module...
The power train warning light generally will come on when the computer has detected a fault within the transmission control system. When this happens, the transmission control system puts the vehicle into a "limp mode" which helps to prevent further...
Hi There, Code P0510 relates to the computer detecting an incorrect position in the throttle plate relative to the position of the throttle according to the computer, which gauges this throttle position according to differences in signal voltage. When an...
It could be that your transmission is in "limp home" mode. If the controller has sensed a problem with second gear, like slippage, it may skip second gear to enable you to drive the car. Scanning the car for trouble...
Hello there. This is a common fault with the Suzuki Vitara. The most likely causes for the squeaking noise would be the drive belt, axle, tensioner, or idler pulley. Any of these can increase in noise along with the engine...
The speed sensor is important to all of the systems listed. The tire pressure system in your vehicle is a common basic type system. It uses the ABS sensor to measure the diameter of the tire. A tire with low...
It is likely that one of your ribbed or slotted pulleys has seized up causing your belt to be unable to spin. It is also possible that there may be a problem with the crankshaft drive pulley. It is possible...
Electronic range select (ERS) allows the driver to decide the highest gear their car can operate in. You can enter ERS at any moment by shifting your automatic transmission from DRIVE to ERS. When you shift to ERS, your vehicle...
It is quite possible that during a jump, some of the wiring may have been jarred loose or potentially caused a grounding problem for the fuel pump resulting in the fuel pump fuse continuously popping when the current is not...
Hi. There are a couple of things that could be wrong with your car. There could be a problem with alternator charging but not charging engough causing the battery to be weak causing the car to die after driving the...
This is common anytime the wheels and tires are removed. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system...
Hi there. Since the warning light is coming on, I would usually scan the computer for codes to see what is going on. Most of the time this is caused by a failure in one of the transmission sensors or...
Water may have infiltrated wiring, terminals, or components. If the vehicle is not even starting (no starter motor operation), the recommended service to pinpoint the cause is a no start diagnostic. I would suggest beginning there and then once the...
I suspect your problem is in the power distribution box or in the connections going to it. Chrysler has a fancy name for it, they call it a TIPM for Totally Integrated Power Module. These modules have a lot of...
