It does indeed sound like your drive belt is broken. Your vehicle has two belts: one for the A/C and another for the power steering and alternator. Obviously, if the latter breaks, you no longer have power steering and your...
The transmissions in older vehicles have a cable hooked to the transmission and the throttle and when you stepped down on the throttle, you manually moved a valve in the transmission and the downshift happened pretty quickly. Now, the...
In order to shift from PARK to REVERSE or DRIVE (in an automatic transmission), you have to have your foot firmly pressed on the brake pedal. This ensures maximum safety when you operate your vehicle.
If the speedometer is working correctly and only the odometer is on the fritz, the problem is likely a mechanical failure of the odometer. To fix this the entire instrument cluster would likely require replacement. A trained technician, such as...
Hi there. This is a warning light to tell you that your transmission is running to hot. This could be due to driving the car very hard or driving in very hot weather. The vehicle is asking you to stop...
Hi there. Replacing a transmission control module is not a service that our professional mobile mechanics are able to complete due to the complexity of programming it to link with the ECU. It's a job that should be completed by...
Hello there. This is a common issue with the 2013 Nissan Leaf. A few possible causes for this fault are the key fob failure, security module fault, a wiring fault, or a failing key fob battery. If you are having...
Driving for an extended period with a misfiring cylinder can certainly do damage. That cylinder will run hotter because of the misfire and piston and/or valve damage can occur. If you need help having this repaired, a certified professional from...
Hello there, many common faults will cause your Nissan Sunny to die while running and idle poorly. Without knowing the exact year I can only give a general answer to your question. The most likely faults for a rough idle...
Most people wouldn't say yes, it needs to be replaced. But the truth is, there is a bit of an argument within the industry about this. Before I go to far into that, let's make sure we are clear on...
Hi there: If you've recently discovered that the check engine light came on, there is cause for some concern if you're low oil pressure light was also triggered. There are multiple sensors and electrical connections that monitor all vehicle systems;...
Hi there. If you added three quarts of oil to your engine, it is very likely that you may have internal engine damaged; possibly in the cylinder head hardware like lifters; as that is what typically makes a constant clicking...
Good question and thank your for asking. The orange fluid leaking from your radiator is your antifreeze. You will need to find where it is leaking. If you would like a professional technician to inspect your coolant system leak, I...
Your car is equipped with anti-theft system (an immobilizer system, called SecuriLock®). When the system is active, the anti-theft light on the dash should flash slowly. This tells you that the system is on and engaged. It should only flash...
You are correct to move forward with the diagnosis that the code P0773 on your Ford F150 indicates that there is a problem with one of your shift solenoids. In order to move onward with a proper repair, the transmission...
Each of your pedals (two if you have an automatic transmission, three if you have a manual) can adjust so that they sit at the ideal level for your feet. Adjusting your pedals requires a few simple steps. Locate...
Hi. To get a better understanding of the window wiper system, the wiper motor is controlled by the switch on the steering column through to the integrated control module. The system would need to be tested to see if the...
Hi there. You might want to watch this video on replacing the starter on a similar 3.2 liter V-6 on a 2003 Acura - which has the starter located the same as your 98. If you determine that you'd rather...
Hi Cesar. It depends on what you used to clean the throttle body. If you used seafoam or other products like that, it's likely that some "gunk" is stuck in the throttle body. However, it more likely that a vacuum...
Hi Stephanie. Thanks for contacting us tonight. I'm not sure what a flex tube is in regards to your Nissan Altima, but it is possible that the mechanic meant to the flex pipe. This is a component that secures the...
You are going to need to have the ABS module put into bleed function using a scanner that can enable this function or have a mechanic that has a scanner (with this function) and a pressure bleeder to pressure bleed...
The installation of the head gaskets should be checked to see if there is a vacuum leak or the plug wires were put back on wrong. Without inspecting the work that was done would be hard to isolate the cause...
Hi there. You might want to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a check engine light inspection to determine what is causing these warning lights to come on. When a sensor discovers a fault within...
Hello. The chirping noise you are hearing while the engine is running is something beginning to fail on the engine belt drive. It sounds like something is locking up and stopping the belt from turning, causing the lack of power...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. It seems the problem is that one or more of the door latches is not closing completely when the door is closed, therefore the car will activate the door ajar light switch cause the...
