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Hi there. The issue could be either the shifter fork being bent or the reverse gear is burned up causing the transmission to grind when going in reverse. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic,...

Hello. An excessively high fuel trim and decrease in fuel efficiency can be caused by many things. If you have already replaced the aforementioned components then I would move on to examining the vehicle's engine management system. The fuel trim...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The code P0016 is for the crankshaft position sensor. Check the wiring harness to the sensor that is located on the bottom of the engine by the crankshaft pulley. Check for voltage and...

It sounds like you have a leak accompanied by overheating. From what you have described though, it is unclear if the overheating is being caused by the coolant leak (low coolant can cause overheating) or the two are just simply...

Hi. That’s a pretty easy fix. If it is the outside handle, it will need painted, unless you buy a used one. If it is the inside, the door panel will need to be removed. If you would like this...

If it's a plastic under car cover, sometimes the area around the fastener will break through and then the cover drags on the ground. If you don't wait too long, the problem can be fixed by using large washers with...

The purge valve connector should have power from the main relay terminal C on one of the pins of the purge valve with the key on. The other wire goes to the pin 18 of the ECM. If you have...

Hi Drew: In most cases, when valve seat's "drop" it's caused by a reduction in lubrication or excessive heat built-up inside the cylinder heads. However, it's possible for foreign debris to get stuck between the valve and the guides; which...

The U1000 code is the focus of a Nissan Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) and thus the applicability of that TSB should be considered first. With multiple codes and some implicating controllers and basic CAN functions (U1000), the Factory Service Manual...

A number of faults can occur when an engine overheats. If the engine was overheated severely, it is possible that the engine has internal damage and has seized. Also, engine electronics are very sensitive to heat and liquids. If coolant...

If the engine has a leaking water pump or stuck thermostat or other leaks and engine was ran until the temperature went all the way to hot then it may have damaged the engine cylinder head gasket and head and...

Among the possibilities are the strut bearings, strut mounts, the strut itself, the outer cv axle joints, and/or any suspension component, such as a tie rod end, ball joint, sway bar mount, or suspension bushing that is loose or worn,...

The brake system is mechanical so you would want to check the brake fluid and make sure that it is full in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid is full, then either the fluid is full of moisture and...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Particularly having the check engine light on, the vehicle will have set off diagnostic troubleshooting codes that pertain to whatever component has set off the warning lights. You will want to start by having...

It appears that your vehicle uses two separate sensors. One would be for the temperature gauge on the dash, while the other one is used for the signal to the control module. The sensor for the control module should be...

Hello. A groaning noise is an indication of low power steering fluid. If you had your power steering fluid serviced about 5 months ago and it is making a groaning noise again most likely means your power steering pump has...

You're thinking in the rigt direction! Something in the electrical power path to the starter motor is malfunctioning: starter solenoid or starter motor itself, ignition switch, or wiring to either of these components. A professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, can isolate...

Your car offers some pretty advanced safety technology, including dual-stage front air bags for both the driver and the front passenger. These are different from older air bags in that they can inflate to different degrees. This is an important...

Hi there. The best way to find voluntary recall information for your vehicle is to click this link and search based on the state you live. The P0308 trouble code means that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an...

Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, what you are describing is an indication of either an obstruction in the heater core or a coolant leak near the heater core. You should see some coolant leaking near...

Hi there. If your vehicle is equipped with a soft top or it's a convertible then the seal that connects the top to the cab front base may be split or has a tear in it. Remove the top cover...

Hello. There may be separate issues going on here and even the possibility of one causing the other. An overheating engine can misfire and sputter if the engine is extremely hot. Typically this is due to a failed thermostat, water...

Brakes can make a whole variety of sounds under a whole variety of conditions. So it may just be that it is time for brake pads again. Or it could be that there is an issue with a wheel bearing...

Hi there. Every tire and wheel on your vehicle is secured to the wheel hub assembly. If the wheel bearings or the hub itself are damaged, then it can break, causing the wheel and tires to literally fall off your...