Hello. It sounds like you have interference motor that will need to be replaced. An interference motor is one that has very tight valve clearance between the cylinder head and the engine piston. If the timing belt breaks in this...
Hey there. You will need to remove the entire housing that contains the spring. Belt tensioners are replaced as a unit. In the case of the 4.7L Toyota Motor, you will need to remove a couple of the plastic timing...
Hi there. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer you the steps for temporarily disabling or bypassing the alarm system - as without the proper equipment or training, it can result in other electrical system component failure and cause more problems than...
Hi. Maybe the light is the rattling sound you're hearing. If the light housing is loose, it will vibrate upon acceleration and cause noise. However, your rattling noise has countless potential causes. The only way to find the answer is...
Without more detail of the symptoms, there are several possibilities that could cause this. As you may know, there are a few different sensors related to the fuel delivery in your car's intake system - one of which is the...
The information provided for your Mazda leads me to believe that the blower motor may be the primary concern as to why your car’s AC and fan are not working. If you try all the settings of your fan and...
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to provide power assist when you step on the brake pedal. A component within the booster, such as the valve, and/or the external check valve or vacuum lines is probably leaking. The leak of...
Let's be honest here - the temperature gauge isn't going to the "Hot" side of the gauge - yet. Modern vehicles actually use software to "normalize" small deviations in engine temperature, and keep the temperature needle in the center -...
Hello. I Suspect that the leak may be caused by a fault in the sunroof drainage system. The rear sunroof drains are located in the rear corners of the trunk. The drainage lines may become clogged up or may even...
The fuel filter for your car is in the fuel tank. If you want to replace it, you will need to replace the fuel pump. It isn't regularly serviceable item anymore. As for the codes, the P0172 indicates there is...
From the description provided, it appears that your Honda Odyssey may be experiencing worn out brake components. While it may sound strange that the noise you are hearing disappears when the brakes are applied, it does not mean the noise...
You may have problems with ignition coils or spark plugs or one of the computer sensors. I recommend having a computer scan to get any stored codes that may give a better idea of what is causing the problem. ...
The type of oil that should be used for a specific application depends largely on the driver's driving habits, the environment in which the car is driven, the mileage on the car's engine, and the limits that the engine may...
Check to see if you are getting power when you test the green with orange stripe wire going to the fuel pump module. If you have no power then check the the fuel inertia switch, in the left kick panel,...
Hi there. First remove the wiper fuse from the fuse box or remove the battery cables. Then replace the wiper selection switch. The switch is stuck in the on position and will not release. If you need further assistance with...
In regard to your question, the criteria of relevance insofar as "who" should work on your car is simply that the person you select is appropriately trained, skilled, as knowledgeable as possible, knows how to follow instructions, and is conscientious,...
Hi there. There are several possible causes for the temperature gauge going up and down. First, you need to verify that the cooling fans are working. If the fans are not working, begin by checking the fuse. If the fuse...
There is a Recall for a possibly related electrical issue with your vehicle. The Recall issue (NHTSA recall campaign 06v263000) addresses an electrical issue that has damaged various electrical systems with your model vehicle. Discuss this with your Cadillac dealer....
The wire connection at the turn signal multifunction switch should be checked for heat related damage and replaced with a new multifunction turn signal switch. The switch goes bad but also the connector can be damaged also at the same...
Hello. If your car will not go into reverse, it is an indication that the reverse gear in your transmission has failed. This will prevent the truck from going into reverse. To fix this problem, the transmission will need to...
Your problems are a common complaint voiced by other owners. You will need to have your engine checked for possible lifters that have collapsed and could damage the cam shaft in the engine. Some owners have changed oil types to...
Hi there. When your friend removed the spark plug while the engine was running and it was not grounded, the lazy spark may have shorted out the module in the distributor or it could have shorted out the coil in...
You may be driving with different size tires from the original size. If you are, then it may change what your speedometer is reading compared to road speed you are actually going. If you have a GPS or use the...
Hi there. If you have replace the sensor and the codes are coming back on, the there could be an issue with the shift solenoids inside the transmission. The code P0500 is coming up for the output shaft speed sensor...
Hello. Most of the time when you get a cam code on this engine it is because of a crank sensor issue. I would replace the crank sensor first. If the problem persists then the timing chain will need to...
