Hi there. There could be a squeak from the serpentine belt. Also, check the brake system for any sticking brakes that could cause a squeaking sound. For the light coming back on for the mass air flow sensor, check the...
Shaking or vibrating may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...
Hello. This does sound like a problem related to the catalytic converter being faulty. The smoke from the driver’s side front wheel could be caused by the front driver side caliper locking up. This may make the wheel difficult to...
The shifting clunk you feel may be in the transmission when changing gears, the torque on the bands when released may cause the momentary reversal of the output shaft between gears. The manufacturer states in technical bulletin 01-07-30-042h that this...
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....
The dash lights could be on for a loose or broken ground wire to the chassis. Check all of the ground wires on the chassis and make sure that they are tight and clean. The moisture on the transfer case...
Hello. It sounds like there may be a coolant leak somewhere that is hard to find. It would be a good idea to have the coolant system pressurized and inspected for leaks. By adding pressure to the coolant system, it...
If your car is equipped with a block heater (only those specifically destined for cold climates are so equipped), you have an important tool for ensuring that your car starts when the mercury plummets. The block heater keeps engine coolant...
Hi There, Removing the screw from the tire may cause more harm and damage as this will cause it to continue leaking. I would suggest having the tire removed by a qualified mechanic such as one from YourMechanic and have...
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. An ABS fault will not effect engine performance. It will however, effect the anti-lock portion of your brakes. Your brakes will function like normal brakes except in slippery conditions or...
Hello. If the Check Engine Light has come on I would always start with a code check. I would use my scan tool to see what codes are in the system as that would give me a good indication of...
You probably did not install the distributor correctly. The position of the rotor must be noted and matched to the engine block before distributor removal, otherwise the timing will not be correct. To make things right, the #1 cylinder will...
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
First check the fuse to the stereo and see if its burned. If the fuse is burned, replace the fuse and check the wiring on the radio and see if there is anything loose. If the fuse is good, then...
It sounds like your 2002 Honda Passport may have an issue with its gear selection sensor. This sensor provides information to the powertrain control module as to which gear the vehicle is in. If this sensor is giving false...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. First check all of the fuses on the fuse box in the cab for any of them that could be blown out. Sometimes fuses can pop when hooking up a fully charged battery...
A misfire can can also be caused by a vacuum leak, a wiring problem, a faulty fuel injector, a bad electrical connector, or any number of other causes. It would be best to pull the codes that are causing the...
Hello. If the theft light is blinking when you try starting your vehicle, and it does not start then typically it is a programming issue. It is possible that what occurred with the shifter may have caused a voltage loss....
There are a number of other things that may cause the motor to run hot such as a stuck thermostat or faulty cooling fans that may not be coming on at the correct intervals or speeds. The thermostat regulates the...
Bad control arm bushings will cause the issues you have described except for the grinding noise. The grinding noise is most likely the brake pads grinding the rotor surface. Look at the rotors and see if there are deep grooves...
Hello. Codes like these can be tricky, because they give us a warning that the voltage readings are out of range, but they do not tell you why. The high voltage reading is showing that the air/fuel mixture being processed...
Hi there. Without inspecting the vehicle personally, we could only guess at what might be causing this type of vibration or noise. In some cases, the vibration is caused by the rear gear or driveshaft as the vehicle is put...
The front axle joints may be bad and binding from worn out ball bearings in the constant velocity (CV) joint. You may also have wheel bearing and ball joint issues and possible struts. All these could be possible causes of...
The water pump is a possibility although when water pumps fail they usually leak or make noise. It is more likely that there is a restriction of some kind in the cooling system. Since the radiator has been replaced, the...
