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Hello. It sounds like the pedal is either binding or this is being caused by a bad brake switch (more common). When the switch fails it can cause this to occur. This should be covered under warranty since your vehicle...

Hi There, What you are describing is a common problem with a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor....

Installing a non-LATCH equipped car seat in your car is very easy. Here’s what you’ll need to do: Place the child seat in the car in the position where you want the child to ride. Route the seat belt...

Check the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) on the transmission and see if its unplugged. If the wire is plugged in, then either the VSS is not working or the speedometer gauge is broken. If you need further assistance with your...

This may likely be a fuel supply issue such as low fuel pressure or a faulty throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor is a unit used to monitor the throttle position of a vehicle. This sensor relays the position...

Hello. If the refrigerant is full then the problems is more than likely electrical or the compressor failed. I would check for power first at the compressor. If there is power then the compressor is bad. If there is not...

Honda has a service bulletin out for this specific complaint of a rattling noise of the engine during warm up. The bulletin number is 07-028 and it refers to having an intermediate heat shield replaced with an updated part as...

Hi there. Removing the CV axle shaft on the Passport can be rather tricky if you've never done this before on a similar vehicle. There are over 30 individual steps listed in the Honda service manual, which I'd recommend you...

Hello, thanks for writing in. You do have a catalyst O2 sensor. The failure of the 15psi test is most likely the catalyst is clogged causing the excessive exhaust back pressure. The catalyst should be replaced if it exceeds the...

The volume of the ringtone on an incoming phone call can be changed very easily. To do so, follow these steps: Press the Setup button. Press phone, phone sound settings, ring tone choose ring tone volume. Then adjust volume...

Hi there. I'd recommend two things; first, review this article on how to replace a radiator hose and second, watch this video to see how a professional mechanic completes this process. There is a lower skirt that covers the motor...

If you are trying to bypass the theft system you would need a programmer and it will only let you load it if system is working and you wanted to turn it off. It will not let you disable it...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, these symptoms need to be properly diagnosed. Replacing parts, without diagnoses, can be expensive and time consuming. Assuming the engine is mechanically sound, the description you provided about the spark plug condition...

If your oil level is where it needs to be, there is proper oil filter installed, and there are no leaks, this would indicate a bad oil pump or possibly bad crankshaft main bearings. If the engine runs without knocking, smoking or other...

P0171 and P0174 say the system is too lean on both banks. That means that whatever is causing the problem is common to both sides. The first thing to check for is air leaks, but it sounds like you have...

Hello - check all fuses to be sure you don't have a blown fuse on a related circuit (cruise control, brake lights, ABS system). These can all affect cruise control operation. Make sure your brake lights are working, and that...

Hi there. A stuck (closed) thermostat will overheat very quickly, in a matter of a few minutes. If a water pump has a broken shaft, so that the impeller is not turning, the failure will look the same, very little...

Hello. You can visually observe the manual shift lever on the transmission as an assistant puts it into reverse. You should see the lever move into position. The positions are all within detents so there is a positive stop feel....

Thumping noise like that you are describing can be due to a tire defect, for example a flat spot on the tire. If you have that particular defect though, that usually means the strut is bad. Rattling noises at idle,...

Hello. Any oil leak can become a really serious issue. It can remain a small, and smelly nuisance, or it can cause a fire. You need to fix it as soon as possible. The easiest and fastest way to repair...

Hello. Most of the time if there is a misfire on those two cylinders it is not caused by the computer. Typically it is caused by either failing spark plugs or an internal problem. I usually start by doing a...

The input sensors are part of the transmission electrohydraulic control unit mounted on the right side of the transmission.

A failure such as this could be due to the fuel pump failing or essential sensors such as the crankshaft or camshaft position sensors failing. It is likely that diagnostic trouble codes have been recorded by your vehicle's PCM (powertrain...