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If you have two programmed keys inside the vehicle or on your keyring than the computer detects this. You should not have two keys near vehicle at the same time.

Your vehicle is EPA rated at 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG in highway driving. You have stated that you are able to travel 240 miles and your tank capacity is 14.5 gallons. Assuming that you refill the...

Hi there - based on the symptoms you describe, I believe your left front wheel bearing is shot. I would recommend having the wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come...

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Hi there. From the description you have provided, the knocking noise in your engine is serious. The engine oil light coming on while driving down the highway, then quit running is equally concerning. Assuming you have had the engine's oil...

Hi There, If your overdrive light is blinking (like a turn signal or hazard light), it is indicating that there is a problem with your car’s transmission. It could be the shift solenoid or possibly the speed or range sensors,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The crankshaft position sensor would cause the vehicle not to start if there was an issue with it. With that being said, there may be a variety of other issues due to the water...

Hello, p0325 is a code for a Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction. There is either a sensor fault or the wiring for the sensor to the engine control unit is shorted or has an open circuit. The first thing to check...

Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to be sure...

Hi there. If the VSA light is coming on and shutting off but does not come back on until the next start, then this is a normal condition as the light is telling the drive that the VSA system is...

Hi there. There are a few reasons as to why the starter will fail prematurely on your car. Most of the time it is caused by a failing crankshaft position sensor. When the sensor fails and reads incorrectly it can...

The 5.7 L engine on the 2007 Toyota Tundra has a timing chain, and the 4.7 L engine has a timing belt. If you have the model with a 4.7 L engine, you will want to purchase a timing...

Hi there. To pinpoint this issue I would definitely start by getting under the car to try and find the location of the noise. Most of the time this is caused by a failure in the air conditioning compressor but...

Hi there. The problem with most shaking and vibration issues is that one damaged component like broken motor mounts can mask other parts that may be damaged. A cracked exhaust manifold is one of those that can cause the vibration...

You should not drive or run the vehicle if the cooling fan is not moving or the engine may overheat and cause severe damage. Have the cooling fan and fan clutch checked to make sure it is working properly. If...

Hello. Diagnosing a noise is a hands-on job and requires listening when the engine is running. Diagnosis may require a stethoscope to check around while the car is running or possibly removing the engine belt. You could have a noisy...

The airbag light coming on means two things: one, the airbags are not going to deploy in the event of an accident, and two, there is a fault stored in the controller. The airbag controller performs a self check each...

The way modern electronic engine control systems are designed, all of the sensors are important but some are more crucial to the vehicle than others. For example, if the engine electronic control unit (ECU) loses the input from the coolant...

Hi there. The passenger side view mirror on your vehicle may not appear broken but, being that you are unable to reattach the housing and have it stay leads me to believe it needs to be replaced. If you would...

Hello there, many faults will cause the wrench light to be seen in your 2010 Ford F-150. When the throttle body was cleaned if too much cleaner gets on the throttle body sensor or into the throttle motor, then this...

Hi there. It sounds like the air mix servo for the temperature control may have failed. These models were also prone to radiator and water pump leaks. The leaks would be slow and not produce fluid on the ground; sometimes...

Depending on how overfull it was you should take a few days of running to clear the oil from the exhaust system. If you take it on a highway drive for 10 or 15 miles should clear it out. ...

If you are able to start your vehicle and keep it running with high RPM's the issue may not be with your wiring inside. The issue could still be out in the engine bay area. There are so many variables...

Thank you for your question about your 2003 Jeep Liberty. An oily, water vapor laden mist continuously flows from the engine's PCV valve to the intake. In some engines, a significant amount of the oil vapors will condense back into...