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Anytime a vehicle repair is performed to remedy faults that arise from a check engine light (CEL) diagnostic, at the conclusion of the repair, a professional mechanic uses an appropriate scan tool to turn OFF the check engine light. The...

Hi there - there are a couple of possibilities for this problem. Worst case is that during the ignition modification, the tachometer was somehow shorted, and is not non-functional. More likely is a lack of the proper "trigger" path from...

Hi there. Check the serpentine / drive belt on the engine. The chirping noise that you are hearing is the belt being loaded up or slipping. If the belt is old, then I recommend replacing the belt with a new...

If the vehicle is presently not starting, the recommended service is a no start diagnostic. A certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, will get the vehicle running and then determine if the initial symptoms you report (battery...

It's a 14-year-old Honda Passport and if you hear rattling sounds, a lot of times it is those little stabilizers bolts where the sway bars go and keep the car nice and tight for cornering. On each side there will...

Hi there. The car bent the suspension and the advanced track sensor sees that the angle of the wheel is not straight. Check the suspension and see if anything is bent or broken. A bent suspension component will make the...

On a car of this age, make sure all engine maintenance (plugs, wires, filters) is up to date and change the fuel filter. If the difficulty still persists, a hard starting diagnostic, performed by YourMechanic, would identify the issue. Possible...

Motor oil can enter the combustion chamber through the valve guides, particularly if the valve stem oil seals are leaking, as well as past the rings. If there is a lot of oil, that would indicate a serious problem but...

When a car won't start, but the motor turns over, the first thing you need to figure out is what is missing. All gas powered vehicles need a few things to run. Fuel pressure, spark and injector pulse. The...

Both the codes P0700 and P0717 are to the transmission input shaft speed sensor and most likely are related codes. You should have transmission input speed sensor replaced and codes cleared and then see if any codes or problems return....

The sky slider feature not closing properly on your Jeep Liberty is actually not an uncommon problem. There is actually a technical service bulletin that informs certified mechanics on the proper fix for this exact problem. In most cases this...

Hi and thanks for your question. It is notorious for the wiper blade arms to strip out on the wiper motor drive rod. Check to see if the motor is turning the drive rod. If the drive rod is moving,...

Hello. When the vehicle is completely drained of gas, the pump and related fuel system components can be stressed to the point of failure. This will cause the vehicle to not start Start by checking the easy components like the...

The cruise control light is located on your instrument panel, and monitors the status of the cruise control system. When the cruise control light is illuminated white, then the system is set but not yet active. When the cruise control...

Hi there. This is going to probably sound like an obvious reply, but without knowing exactly where on the throttle body the leak is coming from, it's hard to tell you what might be the source and what repairs are...

Always replace the front both or rear both at the same time. If the problem is just the pads, then you may need rotors also. I would do a complete inspection of all the brakes, and replace all of...

Hello. It is a common issue for the ABS control module to go bad on these trucks. Either the modules are ridiculously expensive or they just aren't available anymore. That is why the connector was unplugged. That is the "cheap"...

Hi - air hissing sounds like you describe could have several causes. A leak in the engine intake system, a leaking power brake booster (brake pedal harder to press?), or something rubbing on the engine accessory belt can all cause...

Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. Generally, misfires are caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in cases, a combination of both. Spark related...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Jeep Wrangler. Your vehicle starter was replaced by a new starter part number and the shim should not be used. If you are using an aftermarket starter, then you may need...

Removing the fuse while the circuit was powered might have caused the fuse to open. Both fuses should be tested for continuity. If the fuses are intact and they are securely installed but the car won't start, there's a possibility...

You can control your side view mirrors with the side view switches, which are located on the control panel on the inside of the driver’s door. At the top of this control panel are two buttons, labeled “L” and “R”...

This is a known issue with the Chrysler Pacifica related to a shifter interlock mechanism that sits down in the shifter console. This is a small plastic piece with a hook on the end of it connected to a spring....

Any noise coming from the control arms or any part of the suspension should be addressed as soon as possible. The control arms typically mount to the spindle with a ball joint and to the engine / suspension cradle by...