Stalling when the vehicle is put in gear simply occurs if the engine cannot accommodate the load. Among the causes of that are problems with the torque converter and/or torque converter lock up solenoid. Another possibility is an internal hydraulic...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Testing for oil burning usually means opening up the engine to see if the pistons and exhaust manifold show signs of oil. You can also check your spark plugs to see if there is...
There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start. There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would first...
The red gear symbol is the transmission version of a check engine light. It alerts you that a fault has been detected by the transmission controller. The "gear selector implausible" message means that the controller cannot make sense of some...
If the plugs are new that is unlikely to be the cause of misfiring. Compression in the No. 2 cylinder should be tested because if you have low compression or a sticking valve in that cylinder, that could cause a...
There are numerous reasons this may be happening. However, there is a technical service bulletin (TSB) #09-BE-026 pertaining to alarm system self activation due to a defective hood switch pad. The TSB states: The vehicle alarm system may intermittently...
Cruise control allows you to set your car at a specific speed and then have the computer maintain it. You can take your foot off the pedal and ease your tired muscles. You can also adjust the speed up or...
Hi, thanks for writing in. The noise and vibration you sense could be engine vibration passing direction directly into the body of the car. This normally should not occur, but it can happen when engine mounts or a transmission mount...
You should request a starter circuit diagnostic to get this resolved. If you want to attempt to diagnose it yourself, first perform a load test on the battery just to be sure that the battery is not an issue. If...
Your car uses the same bulb for the front turn signal, parking light and side marker. Like the rest of the lights on your car, these will eventually burn out and need to be replaced. Here’s how to install a...
When you’re cruising down the highway, you may want to give your foot a rest while driving. Cruise control keeps your vehicle at a constant speed as you travel. This setting is adjusted by a small lever on the right...
Hi there. Your question depends on whether the axle and flange gasket was replaced with an oil top off or the axle, flange gasket, wheel bearings, brakes, wheel seal, and gear oil was replaced. If the axle and flange gasket...
Hello, the thermostat on this engine is located at the "rear" (driverside of the car) of the cylinder head. It is somewhat covered up by the valve and cam housings above it, and is fairly difficult to access. There is...
Hi there. This is a very common problem on your car. The solenoid gets stuck, making it just about impossible to drive the vehicle. The torque converter clutch is made to only be turned on at higher speeds and causes...
The starter will not have any impact on the engine's ability to produce spark. There are a number of issues that may cause an ignition system to not produce spark. A bad crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (on engines that...
The alarm system cannot be bypassed to disable the alarm. you will need to locate and repair the defective door latch in order to fix the issue. I know this is not what you wanted to hear but the manufacturer...
The rearview camera can be enabled or disabled using the touch screen display. Perform the following steps: Turn on the touch screen display Touch the “Main Menu” button Touch the option “System Setup” Touch the option “Camera Setup” Touch...
If the starter motor itself is not functioning (i.e., no engine cranking), then the starter circuit has to be diagnosed. If the starter motor is functioning, but the car is not starting, you could have a circumstance where the fuel...
Hi there: The ECU contains a small battery inside of it that acts as a back up when the battery drains or is removed; which ensures that data is not wiped away when the battery is replaced. There is no...
This is usually a sign of a faulty starter solenoid. There are a few wires that connect to the starter solenoid coming from the battery, the starter, and the ignition switch. When these wires are connected incorrectly or when there...
As you may have already learned, the code p0017 indicates an issue with the crankshaft position sensor. This would mean that that transmission doesn't understand the speed and can't send the same information to the transmission. I don't think your...
Hi there. Ford Fusion's are notorious for having transmission issues. In most cases, the problem you are describing has been determined to be caused by an internal hydraulic failure or obstruction. In some cases, it's due to debris inside the...
Either the key fob remote's battery is going out causing the immobilizer system to trip the security or the immobilizer system control is not responding. I recommend replacing the battery in the key fob remote and programming the remote to...
VSA is Honda's name for the electronic stability control system. Most vehicles today have it and use different names. The stability system usually piggy backs on the anti-lock brake system, using the same wheel speed, brake light, steering angle, and...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty thermostat or potentially a cooling fan that may not be cycling on and off properly. As you know, the thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine...
