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It sounds like there could be a short in the wiring that controls your automatic headlight system. When the automatic light system is selected the vehicle uses a ambient light sensor usually located on the dash to detect how much ambient...

When it come tire wear there are many things that can cause tire wear to seem excessive. First you stated that you had the alignment done. There was a rear camber angle specification change for the rear of your CRV...

Exhaust leaks are not typically a cause of misfiring. However, intake manifold leaks can cause misfiring. Random misfiring (P0300) has lots of potential causes so you just have to perform a methodical diagnostic. Among the possible causes are faulty spark...

If you have the manual crank handle then the sunroof could be manually closed. See owners manual for procedures. The sunroofs have had many issues from switches to complete assemblies needing replaced. This requires a qualified mechanic to repair these...

There are hundreds of individual OBD-II trouble codes any one of which can cause illumination of the check engine light. The vast majority of the codes do not reflect, or refer to, conditions that cause marked loss of vehicle power....

Hello, I'm sure the dealership heard the noise however it is a normal noise from a Chrysler Hemi engine. This noise is most likely a lifter rattle or noise where a lifter spring is sticking closed and rattling in its...

The diagram in the Service Manual depicts the relationship between the voltage output of the sensor and absolute pressure, not gauge pressure as measured with a vacuum pump. To obtain the value of absolute pressure to use in that diagram...

Hi Erick. Thanks for contacting us today. This is a very odd situation you're experiencing, especially if the alignment has been verified as being straight, the tires were rotated and the tires/wheels are balanced - as those are the leading...

The cable clutch system on a vehicle has been around for a long time and only the solid rod and linkage clutch system is older. The newest style of clutch system uses hydraulic lines similar to the brake system hydraulics....

Hey there. This may be related to a fuel delivery issue such as a faulty mass air flow sensor or throttle position sensor. As you may know, the mass air flow sensor regulates the air intake as it is mixed...

You should have the codes scanned from the computer systems forst to see if you have a transmission or engine problem. Te problem sounds like you may have a transmission torque converter problem or shift solenoid issue.

Hello. Most of the time when this issue occurs, it is due to a faulty idle air control valve. This valve is responsible for letting some air from the air cleaner bypass the throttle body so that the engine can...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Several things may be going on. The installation of the new alternator needs to be verified, focusing on the electrical connections and the drive belt. Make sure the connections are clean, dry, and tight....

I have encountered this issue time and time again; it can be a bit of a challenge to resolve. Chrysler has a power steering cooler update which could resolve your issue. However, you could have an issue with the power...

The throttle body can be cleaned, however prior to doing that the cause of the loss of power should be diagnosed. In particular, check to see if the OBD-II system has stored any codes that might give clues as to...

Check the engine oil level. If low, that will contribute to engine noise such as ticking. The noise may be coming from the valve train and if so could be a consequence of the high miles on the engine. This...

It may not be advisable to drive the vehicle with a bad sensor since you would not know if the engine was running hot and can cause engine damage. You would also have issues with the computer not knowing when...

Sounds like a nice build. Assuming you used the 305 crank, the engine will still be called a 5.0 or 305, since that is the cubic inch displacement of the engine.

First of all, cleaning a mass air sensor may not have fixed the sensor and O2 sensors cannot be cleaned. The O2 sensors for bank 1 and bank 2 means that the left and right side of the engine. You...

I doubt that it is a GDI car. If it's gasoline directed injection, then yes go ahead. Put one on, it is a good idea. You don't need it for a regular Honda - it doesn't really need it -...

The brake pad warning circuit simply looks at a closed circuit when the sensor is in tact. When the pads wear through the sensor, an open circuit is created. All the instrument cluster is looking for is an open circuit....

Hi there - replacing shift solenoids generally involve draining transmission fluid, removing the pan and filter from the transmission, and sometimes, removal of the valve body of the transmission as well. This can be fairly involved, but still less expensive...

If the check engine light is on (aka, "service engine soon"), that means that there is a malfunction in the engine, typically involving the engine controls such as ignition, fuel, air induction, emissions and so forth. There are thousands of...

You will need to see if you are loosing fuel pressure due to a bad fuel pump or you are loosing spark due to a bad sensor or coil pack. The most common cause of no starts is the fuel...

Since the master cylinder is full and the brake pedal is going to the floor, there is a good chance the master cylinder has failed or there is a leak somewhere along the braking system. This leak may be found...