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There are a number of possible reasons for this code to be triggered. These include things like: Defective O2 sensor, burnt, broken, or disconnected wiring and/or connectors (may be likely in your case), a defective catalytic converter , or in...

Hello, this is quite a list. My recommendation would be to have a qualified mechanic like one from YourMechanic to come to you and diagnose the different problems you're experiencing. Each problem will require a separate diagnosis and quote to...

Hello. The symptoms and situation that you describe are commonly associated with an exhaust leak. If your muffler or exhaust pipes were bent when the accident occurred then it is very possible that they developed an exhaust leak and are...

Replace it with a 20 amp fuse.

We need to determine in what area of the car the oil leak is coming from. If it's in front of the motor it could be a front main seal or camshaft seal. If it's near the rear of the...

In addition to the parts you listed it could also be the ignition cap and rotor. If any of these components go bad your car will not start very well or at all. I would ask for help from one...

Hi There, It sounds like you are correct in that the lights may be on due to one or more faulty sensors. It is hard to say how many. It only takes one of them not working properly to set...

If the Mechanic tested the oil pressure sensor and found it to be bad or, in lieu of that, used a pressure gauge to measure the oil pressure at varying RPM's and found the pressure to be with the limits...

Unfortunately, this is a tough battle when it comes to the tire pressure monitor sensors and large fluctuations in weather. For every 10° drop in air temperature outside, your tires will lose about 1% in PSI or inflation. As you...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like a bad wheel bearing. Wheel bearings can fail over time due to damage caused to the tight tolerances inside the bearings becoming pitted or damaged due to a lack of proper lubrication...

Gas has a relatively limited shelf life and thus the fuel you added may have gone bad, that is the volatiles (the combustible components) had evaporated and there were some gummy solids due to fuel oxidizing. If the gas is...

Hi There, Code P0135 relates to the heating element on in the oxygen sensor, which hats up the sensor quicker in order for more precise fuel control and reduced emissions. When this element fails, this will trigger this code....

Hi BJ. Thanks for contacting us today. At first glance, I would assume that the whining noise is coming from your wheel bearings or another driveline component, especially if the noise gets worse as you accelerate. If the noise is...

If you are unable to get your car in second gear and it is a manual transmission, there must be something wrong with the transmission. If it goes into first gear, then the clutch and hydraulics are good, so we...

Several heater/AC components could cause this problem. A bad interior temperature sensor, a bad heater/AC control module, or a bad heater control valve (electrically controlled) may be allowing the hot water valve to stay open, circulating hot water when it's...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of replacing the Evaporative Purge Valve on a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.

I fix that every week on people's cars because they have got to get their cars inspected and they get that stupid code "catalytic converter below efficiency threshold." There are so many things that can do it, but I've...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...

Hello - there are several possibilities for this kind of behavior. While it's possible the crank position sensor could fail in this fashion, fuel supply (as you first thought) is also a real possibility. A failed fuel pump relay will...

Hi there. Check the spark plugs and make sure that they are creating enough spark to allow the fuel to burn. If there is great spark and the engine acts like it does not want to start, then there could...

After checking the manual for the code P1125 I have found that this code is not listed for this vehicle. Can you verify the code and the vehicle information so we can help you better. i would not recommend not...

Hi there - you may have a leaking water pump, freeze plug, leaking hose, or cracked engine block. I would recommend a coolant leak inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your...

It sounds like there is a problem with your ignition switch. The ignition switch is what your key turns. It has 4 positions. Off, accessory, on or run, and start. It must be jamming and not allowing the key to...

The voltage output of the alternator should be tested at the battery terminals while the engine is running. You should read output of 13.8 volts on up to maybe 14.4 volts but the value (and range, which is dependent on...