Hi Ruben. Thanks for contacting us today. Assuming you have cleared the OBD-II code after the repairs were made, the only thing I could assume - without knowing the specific trouble code you've received - is one of the electrical...
Consider yourself lucky that you made it home! Most stories like this end on the back of a tow truck, after a few hours waiting on the side of the road. Now, the good news is the symptoms you describe...
Hi there. Although this is not a service our mobile mechanics can offer, replacing the electrical harnesses that impact the operation of the throttle body and electronic throttle control on your 2008 Jeep is a pretty delicate process and can...
Hey there. You need to have the fuel pressure checked to see if you have fuel pressure and spark. You should then scan the computer for codes and diagnose as needed. The fuel pump or the theft system left active...
Try turning the wheel back and forth while turning the key, use caution not to break the key. If you still cannot get the key to turn, you may have to have the ignition lock cylinder replaced. A certified technician,...
This problem arises with older trucks. The harness, unless it is damaged, is not usually the problem. The problem usually is in the pins coming loose or making bad contact in the fuse box. When this happens, you start loosing...
The brake pads may not have been cleaned off good. The pads may need to be replaced if they got grease soaked. The brakes should be inspected for rotor burnish from the pads grease that was on the pads. You...
The power steering most likely has an issue either in the pump assembly or in the steering rack itself. The fluid level in the system needs to be full with the proper fluid. This is done with the engine at...
Hi there. This error message typically comes on when there is a leak in the air suspension of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-550. If you'd like to have one of our mobile mechanics come to your location and complete a suspension inspection,...
Hi there: Is it possible - certainly. If the engine block is hot and the coolant being flushed is cold, it's actually rather simple for small cracks to develop inside the water passageways. It really depends on the condition of...
If the car can shift manually, then you likely have a problem in the electronic controls. If you can get your hands on a scan tool to read the transmission controller, it will help get you moving in the right...
Hi there. I completely understand your concern. I've installed block heaters on Toyota products during my time at the dealerships. When I installed the heaters I kept this exact concern in my mind. I always tried to find a way...
If your trunk will not open, that may be a sign of a possible problem with the trunk's hydraulic pump, or perhaps an electrical problem elsewhere. Unless the problem is with the latch, you should still be able to open...
If your voice command system speaks to you too loudly or too quietly, you can easily fix it. To adjust the volume of the voice command system, follow these steps. Press the voice command button. Give the voice command...
The 1996 Lexus ES300 used a Type A541E transmission while the 2000 model year used a Type U140E. The two transmissions are completely different. If you are looking for a transmission for your 2000 Lexus, simply go to Car-Part.com and...
This may be a sign of a weak battery or a failing voltage regulator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine...
Hello. If this occurred right after the vehicle was jumped and after driving the vehicle for a while then the fuses needs to be checked first. This is where I typically start as a battery failure or a jump starting...
The transmission in your Pontiac uses solenoids to control the shifting from one gear to the next. Typically there is a solenoid for 1st and 2nd gear, a second solenoid for 3rd and 4th gear and a 3rd and 4th...
You're probably right. that sounds like it might be a belt slipping when you accelerate. If the belt(s) have never been replaced than they are certainly due, and at the age of your car its probably ready for a new...
Since I don't know what kind of chip you have or the specifics of how it was installed, I'm not sure how much advice I can provide. But first, I would start by double checking that everything is exactly how...
The tire pressure Warning Light is located on the instrument cluster. When the tire pressure Warning Light is illuminated, it means that one of your vehicle’s tires is not properly inflated. Any time the tire pressure Warning Light comes on,...
You're not imagining it. The ignition switch is made up of two parts, the lock assembly which handles the job of locking the steering column, and the switch element which does the electrical work. The switch element is made of...
Hello, thanks for writing in. The horn is being set off by the body control module. This module contains the anti-theft controls and if it does not get a remote signal to disarm the system then this will occur. There...
The front passenger air bag status light shows up on the center of the dash, not in the gauge cluster. It’s designed to tell you several different things. Primarily, this light tells you if the passenger side air bag...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If the vehicle is loosing power while it sits and is off, then a parasitic draw would stop it from starting. If you have excess draw while the vehicle is running, you will want...
