It is possible that you could have warped brake rotors or FreePlay and your suspension. I would recommend having a brakes and suspension inspection performed by qualified professional to determine if any potential safety issues are present with your brakes...
Hi...the noise can be diagnosed by taking all the belt driven accessories out of the picture by momentarily running the engine without the serpentine belt. If the noise remains, then the search is focused on internal engine parts. If the...
A battery that starts to go bad will need to be replaced. In order to change the battery you will need to have the radio code to unlock it once the battery is replaced. The dealer can get the code...
Codes p1132 and P1152 have to do with the oxygen sensor circuits. The engine control unit relies on the oxygen sensors - along with many others - to read the air/fuel content of the exhaust. By measuring the air/fuel content...
It sounds like you have an intermittent short in the control circuit of the fuel pump relay. It may be easier to just remove the fuel pump relay when you stop the car instead of removing the negative terminal each...
Hello. There should be a switch located on the interior light of your car that has a switch to operate the lights when the door is opened or closed. The symbol that is most commonly used to indicate the location...
Any given diagnostic trouble code will typically have multiple faults listed as potential causes of "the" code setting. It is possible for one fault (in your case an oxygen sensor that might not be putting out the expected waveform) to...
Hi There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. If the problem were related to an electrical voltage problem, the charging system light will usually come on. The check...
Hello. This is a common problem on this generation of Impala. Some solutions I have seen work with this problem are replacing the mass air flow sensor or crankshaft position sensor. The mass air flow sensor relays to the computer...
It is certainly possible that you have continuity even with the alternator removed. Things like clocks, digital radios with memory, alarm system, and even some modules always pull power from the battery when the vehicle is turned off. That will...
This noise is sometimes due to faults with either the serpentine drive belt and/or any of the belt driven accessories or pulleys. If any of the latter are the cause, such can be conclusively determined by simply disconnecting the drive...
It's not at all likely that you damaged the transmission as long as it wasn't started. Technically, you can put the CVT fluid back in, but it needs to be done from the same hole it was drained from. This...
Hi Aaron. Thanks for contacting us tonight. While there are a few components on your list that contribute to idling effectively, there are several that are more critical that are likely dirty or damaged. Some of the possible parts that...
The ignition lock tumblers have fallen down and blocked the key. You can try and get a small thin pick or similar device and try and push the tumbler back up in place and put the key in. If you...
Your trunk can be opened from inside the vehicle. To do so, lift up on the Trunk Release switch, which is located below the driver’s seat, near the door.
It’s very easy to open the hood, and only takes a few steps: 1. Pull the Hood Release lever, which is located on the bottom left side of the instrument panel. 2. From the front of the vehicle, locate the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. A black goo coming from the air conditioning compressor is more commonly known as "black death". It occurs when the refrigerant in the air system breaks down and is no longer the chemical it...
A number of things may have occurred when the jumper cables were reversed. The battery cables themselves may be fried and require replacement in order to start the vehicle. The PCM or the main computer in your vehicle may also...
Your car is equipped with some pretty advanced equipment in order to monitor the various systems needed for safe driving. One of those sensors is designed to check the level of fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid...
Hi there. P0008 is a generic OBD-II code indicating an issue with the engine control module (ECM) detecting a variation in the mechanical timing between the crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft. The ECM uses sensors to detect the position of...
I have seen people seal their sun roofs with a clear vinyl cover (decal type). I would try to find a business that makes vinyl wraps for cars or boats and talk to them. Also, check the fuses for the...
It’s easy to shift between four-wheel drive (4WD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) in your car. Here’s how. Slow your vehicle to a crawl (preferably 1-3 mph). Shift your transmission into neutral. Turn the transfer control case (the shifter...
On Honda vehicles the OBD code p1399 indicates that there is a random misfire occurring in the engine. In most cases a valve adjustment will correct this issue, however a blocked passage in the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system can...
It sounds like you have a problem with the vacuum supply to the HVAC control head. Engine vacuum is what changes the airflow to the vents and floor. Defrost is the default position when there is not a vacuum source....
