First, you should only ever drive your Accord with the trunk open if absolutely necessary. Second, it’s very possible for exhaust to enter through the open trunk and circulate throughout the cabin. This can introduce carbon monoxide, which is toxic....
Hello. The message you are receiving is displayed when the scan tool is unable to communicate with the vehicle's body control module. Depending on the model of scan tool this could mean that it is unable to communicate with the...
This may be related to a failing power steering pump or low power steering fluid levels. As you may know, the power steering system uses a pump, normally driven by a belt. The pump supplies pressure as it is turned...
The intake variable runner control may be stuck in the wrong position and would need to be checked to see if it is able to move. The control valve for this or the solenoid for the variable valve timing may...
The vehicle shows it has a recall from the manufacturer for the tie rod ends coming loose or failing and driver may loose control. The recall number is 06V155000. My recommendation is to not drive the vehicle and contact your...
Yes it is bad. Engines are made for a certain amount of oil. If you put too much oil, it takes up space that wasn't taken up before and can cause compression problems that can blow seals out. You'd want...
Hello there, a noise after a timing belt repair is not considered normal in your 2009 Volkswagen. If the timing belt is whining, common faults would be a faulty timing belt idler, tensioner, or water pump. This vehicle should be...
If your car is equipped with the smart key system, it means that you have a start/stop switch rather than a conventional ignition switch. This allows you to crank the engine from all positions by pressing the button (with your...
Hello. If the coolant leak is coming from a location near the cooling fan, this may suggest your water pump may be leaking. A common place for this to happen is from the water pump shaft as there is a...
A sudden stalling issue can be caused by a few things: An ignition switch issue is possible if once the engine stalls, all power is lost as well as if you turned the key off. Depending on...
Hi Allen. By far the best way to have your AC system correctly diagnosed is by having an AC inspection completed first. By having one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location to diagnose the issue correctly, it...
With all weight of the vehicle on the suspension, leaving the tie rod ends disconnected from the steering knuckles has no deleterious effect. Note though, if you have loosened the axle nut (it doesn't sound like you did in this...
Hi there. It sounds like you have a failing front hub bearing. When they begin to fail they will sound just like what you are explaining. It can also be caused by a bad cv axle or an issue with...
To begin with, 170 thousand miles is just about the right time for the catalyst on a civic to start acting up. Your car is equipped with two oxygen sensors to monitor the catalytic converter function. The reaction that takes...
Hi there. Typically this type of problem is an indicator of a fan motor that is failing and needs to be replaced. The fact that it causes a rise in engine temperature is alarming, which might indicate other cooling system...
The power steering fluid on these vehicles gets too thick in cold temperatures and may blow any of the components or hoses in the system. The fix is to fix any broken component and flush and fill with new lower...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Mazda Miata. Due to this trouble code, the intake manifold runner control will need to be replaced. If this is not done you can cause serious damage to your car. If you...
When your car stalled, most likely it set one or more trouble codes in the engine ECU. Those codes can be read by a technician equipped with a Porsche appropriate scan tool. You might be able to see the problem...
The oil flush may have caused the varnish build up to be loosened up and after driving a few months the clutches have washed out and are slipping. You may have to have the transmission rebuilt or replaced. I recommend...
A locking front wheel can be catastrophic in many cases. Your vehicle may be experiencing failure in its ABS system. Also this can be a result of a ceased brake caliper. I would have a certified mechanic take a closer...
The code you listed, P1727 indicates that the engine speed sensor is not providing a signal to the computer. Without knowing the position of the crankshaft, the ECM does not know when to inject fuel or when to ignite a...
This maybe a sign of a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning on and off at specific temperature thresholds. When this switch is not working...
Hello. The ABS fuse will be located in the central junction box inside of the engine bay. It is likely that you have a short somewhere that is causing fuses to blow or interrupting another circuit. Your particular vehicle may...
The felt seal would be used inside the front timing cover in front of the seal as an addition to reduce the amount of seal leakage when the engine is not running and to help keep out excess dirt for...
