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This may be related to many different things such as fuel-related issues like dirty or leaking fuel injectors, a bad mass air flow sensor, low fuel pressure. Depending on the symptoms prior to the truck stalling, this may also be...

Hi there. I do not have any information on this problem of the engine accelerating on its own. If the dealer has not duplicated the issue, then leave it for and extended test drive or duplicate it for them with...

Hi there. The P0455 code that you are getting in the computer is a different issue than the transmission. Most of the time it is caused by a bad gas cap or a leak in the system. If the gas...

The park brake has a little contact switch that opens when the lever is pulled, sometimes a sugary drink gets spilled into the center console and leaves the switch sticky - usually requiring replacement. Your transmission solenoid seems to be...

The engine hesitation could be related to the causes of the high idle or could have a separate cause such as faulty oxygen sensors or a faulty throttle position sensor. I suggest you resolve the high idle first because it...

Your engine is an interference motor and will get damaged if the belt breaks. You can contact another mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, who can check and replace the timing belt for you.

Hey there. The coil pack is one of a few different components that can contribute to a misfire. The ignition module which sits beneath the coil pack can be at fault. Other components can be a faulty fuel injector or...

If the light is still on, then it may still have a problem that is still there. I recommend having the ECM scanned and the codes received should be diagnosed. The code may be the only tool for an accurate...

The glove box provides you with handy storage for a number of different items. It’s a convenient location for storing your owner’s manual, insurance information and more, but it can hold much more, as well. It’s also lockable. Here’s how...

If the fluid is full but the system will not build up pressure then you may need to replace the master cylinder and flush all the dirty old muddy fluid out of the system. The dirty fluid has caused the...

Hi, thanks for your question. This is a common symptom of a bad or failing mass air flow sensor. This is a component that regulates the amount of air that flows into the intake system of your car as it...

Hi there. When it comes to completing an engine swap, there are so many additional changes you'd have to make in order for this to work. For starters, you'd have to replace the transmission, driveaxles, fuel system, cooling system, ignition...

Service A and B both require an oil change and that is very important. The B service also includes a number of body and chassis checks. At 40K miles, it's not uncommon to need brake work, so you need to...

Hi there - now that you have checked the fuses (Good job!) check the MFI relay on the under-the-hood fuse & relay box. It controls power to the fuel pump and the engine control unit (ECU). If it is working,...

This code refers to a rich condition on bank 1. This means that the oxygen sensor detected too little oxygen in the exhaust pipe. A rich condition can be caused by many things like leaking injectors, a misfire in one...

There is a 20 amp courtesy fuse that is common to all of the electrical systems that you are experiencing problems with. The fuse is in the fuse block and is labeled "CTSY," and if it blows, then it can...

Your car’s battery is designed to be maintenance free, but there are times that you’ll need to at least check its condition. Honda actually recommends that you check the battery’s condition every month. What does that entail, though? Here’s what...

Hi. Emissions codes and emission problems are sometimes very difficult to diagnosis and pin point what exactly is causing the problem. Because of this it sometimes requires extra labor time to fix the emission problem properly. The good thing about...

The ABS and brake light warning switch are on different circuits and do not work with each other. The most likely cause of the Check Brake Light message would be a wiring issue, failed bulb, improper bulb, or a brake...

What is most likely happening is that either the motor has failed, or there may be debris in the moonroof track which is blocking the window from closing properly. I recommend having a mechanic check the moonroof for you in...

Switching from regular to synthetic oil is not a problem. Your engine will benefit from the better lubrication, temperature resistance, and staying cleaner longer than conventional oils. Switching to synthetic oil or even back to conventional oil is not a...

Hello there. Typically a sputtering engine is an indication of a misfiring cylinder. There are many component failures that can cause this issue, ranging from a damaged or worn out spark plug, spark plug wire, coil, distributor, rotor or other...

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Hi there - I would check fuel pressure, and check the fuel injectors for leaks. Both could result in excess fuel being dumped into the engine. I would recommend an inspection of the fuel injection system for proper operation. Unfortunately,...

Try to turn the key to the On position and then press and hold the remote button until the central locking light blinks rapidly. Then release the button and turn off the ignition. This should reconnect the remote to the...