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The fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel filter and if after checking the fuel pressures you find the pressure is too high or low then it is recommended to replace the fuel filter and regulator with a new...

Hi there: Yes, in most cases when you replace the OEM engine from any newer vehicle, you have to reprogram the ECU to communicate with the new engine. This is typically only done at a dealership these days.

You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since...

The EGR malfunction might not be a "sole" cause of the no start. And, whether the EGR malfunction is a partial (contributing) cause or not depends on what the exact malfunction is with the worst circumstance being the EGR valve...

Hi Sebastian. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The fuel level sensor might seem to be a minor component, but in actuality, it impacts a lot of different vehicle systems. If the fuel sensor does not work correctly, it can also...

I would suggest doing the following (Not necessarily in this order), prior to starting the car: 1.) Replace Battery 2.) Remove all old gas from tank and carb 3.) Rebuild the carb 4.) Replace spark plugs and wires (Spray...

Hi there. On all vehicles since 1981 till the present day all have 17 digits on the vehicle identification number. The tenth digit is the year of the vehicle and a 'V' would represent a specific year until it rolls...

The transmission leak would have to be located and fixed then the transmission fluid filled to see if internal damage has been done to the transmission. The leak could be from the transmission or transmission cooler. Once the leak is...

Your car has an electronically controlled transmission. If the controller detects a fault in the transmission it goes into failsafe mode to "work around" the problem. It might for instance skip a gear that it finds to be a problem...

Sounds like you have taken a lot of the right steps, but lets go back to the beginning. A P0505 code doesn't necessarily mean the IAC is bad. Specifically it says that there is a malfunction in the idle control...

There are a quite a few possibilities. If the engine is running rough, you may have a misfire. If there is a problem with the turbo, you will have little power. The mass airflow sensor measures the airflow to the...

The trunk, also known as the rear hatch on your Honda Odyssey, is a pretty heavy piece that requires two parts known as struts to hold open. What you are experiencing is likely one or both of the rear hatch...

Hi there. Check the alternator and see if it is making a full charge to the battery. If the vehicle is having a slow start when cranking, either the battery has lost a charge and is low or the starter...

Hi There, It sounds like what you are describing is an intermittent throttle response when pressing the gas pedal. If this is correct, this may be related to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor monitors the throttle position...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You should have no issues steam cleaning your seats. Your owner's manual will have the best information on how to handle cleaning your interior based on the trim you have and what the interior...

Hello. If the switch has already been replaced then the next thing I would check is APP sensor's harness and wiring. If there is any issue with the harness or wiring then it may be possible that it is throwing...

Hi Blake. Thanks for sending in your question. Quite often, reduced acceleration with a turbo diesel is caused by excessive carbon build-up in the throttle body, the fuel injectors or even the glow plugs being worn out. Usually, the best...

This may be a sign of failing or worn out wheel bearings. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the rollers...

The support bracket is a structural element and therefore must be installed to maintain proper alignment of the alternator. However, as far as its temporary omission being a possible cause of the no start, it has nothing to do with...

I believe this is the traction control light for this particular vehicle. The most common cause of this issue would be a faulty wheel speed sensor. I would recommend having the trouble codes read to determine the exact cause of...

You should have a mode button on steering wheel that if you select mode and use arrow button to select trip and then press ok and hold it down for more than a couple seconds it will reset the trip...

Hi there. It's possible that you have a few things going on with your Nissan Quest, ranging from fuel system or ignition system component failure or even internal damage inside the motor. Typically smoke is created by excessive fluids inside...

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Your car does not have a conventional hydraulic power steering system. It’s equipped with an electronic power steering system (EPS). This system draws its power from the alternator and battery in the car, and does not require any fluid to...

Hi there. The sound you heard was likely a lower coolant hose popping or the radiator itself splitting, causing the coolant to rapidly exit the system. This is a rather serious problem, so I would highly recommend having a professional...