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You would need to have the cooling fan relays checked to see if the relays are sending power to the fan motor. Also turn on the a/c to see if the a/c fan works since you have two fans one...

The BCM would need to be tested to see if it is getting the proper signals from the headlight switch and turn signal switch. The BCM is a major problem and and has caused various problems with the vehicle in...

To answer your question requires field and performance data which to my knowledge has not been collected and published and thus does not exist. Some informal (non scientific) analyses have been published such as the one at this link. In...

The problem sounds like the transmission is not shifting. This can be caused by several possible causes. You will need to have the computer tested for stored codes to see if it points to the transmission or other possible problems....

This may be a sign of a clogged catalytic converter. The catalytic converter converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful pollutants that are suitable to be expelled into the atmosphere. When the catalytic converter is clogged, this causes these gases...

Hi there - your shifter cable, or the attachment linkage for the shifter cable, is most likely worn or loose. This prevents full action of the shifter from selecting the desired gear position in the transmission. I recommend a shifter...

If everything else looks good, there is one other thing that can create such a sound. Of course this forum is not replacement for a technician being present to diagnose the problem. What you need to check for next is...

Hello. The stalling issues you are having may by caused by a variety of issues. Typically these symptoms can be blamed on fuel, spark, or air. Fuel and spark being the most common systems to fail. Starting with the air...

It is very possible that transmission damage could have occurred when the transmission overheated. This can only be determined usually by removing the transmission and checking all parts thoroughly. In this situation I would recommend having a transmission inspected by...

When this warning comes up it is typically caused by a bad parking brake switch. The switch either fails or the connection comes loose. A mechanic would check this out by seeing if the brake light is coming on inside...

If oil and coolant is mixing, then the engine oil level may have overfilled the engine oil and coolant mixed and oil got on the ground. Pull out your dipstick to check oil level to see if it is overfilled....

Hi there. Check the brake switch (same as a neutral safety switch) to see if its working. This switch keeps the engine from starting in gear and only allows the transmission to be in park or neutral to start the...

The minimum oil pressure at idle is only 5 psi (34.5 kpa). The minimum oil pressure at 2000 engine rpms is 35 psi (241 kpa). Both of these pressures are using a mechanical oil pressure gauge that can measure the...

Hi there - this may or may not be possible. Bypassing the power steering pump may route the serpentine belt in conflict with other rotating components on the engine. Using a "soft measuring tape" (like a tailor uses), measure the...

Hi There, It is very unlikely that the serpentine belt would have made its way into the motor as they generally do not come apart that way, however it is no impossible. There is a pulley on on the end...

Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes. This will give me an indication of anything the computer is seeing. If it is not seeing anything, then it may...

You need to recheck the brake light switch installation. If it is adjusted incorrectly it could partly hold the brakes engaged and would lock up the brakes or keep them partly engaged. The light switch should not be bottomed out...

See if any diagnostic trouble codes were set via the OBD-II on board diagnostics. Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully, 100% charged battery. Confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing...

Hi there. This is very common on your vehicle. This is caused by the valve cover gasket tube seals. These fail all of the time because they become brittle as the engine gets older. Once that occurs, they start to...

All fuses and relays in the vehicle will be located in the fuse box or power distribution box. The fuse box is usually located inside the vehicle or sometimes in the trunk. The most common spot for this relay to...

Hi, thanks for writing in. On your vehicle, the pulley is actually manufactured into the harmonic balancer. If the pulley is wobbling, it would be best to have a certified mechanic, like those available at YourMechanic.com, take a look at...

Hi there. It sounds like part of the suspension was bent when the accident occurred. From what you are explaining most of the time the strut or the lower control arm gets bent and causes this. If you want to...

Acura did have a tech bulletin released in September 2011 regarding fault P0420 and a possible software update that may rectify this situation. You can try contacting your local Acura dealer service department or Acura Customer service to see if...

As a first step, the battery should be load tested to determine its condition. If the battery only has a marginal pass on the load test you should install a new battery to reduce diagnostic headaches. Once you have a...