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If your Altima is equipped with the Nissan Intelligent Key™, you’ll find that the car warns you if you’re about to lock the key in the car. If the key is left behind when you exit the vehicle, you’ll hear...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...

Safety is important in your car, particularly if you have small children in the back seat. The Window Lock function allows you to disable the back window controls. When the lock is active, only the driver and front passenger can...

If you have broken steering rack and pinion side boots and cannot find replacements then aftermarket universal boots can be tried. This would be better than no boots at all. They are generic and there is a possibility they may...

Chances are, if you hear a squealing noise, something has become worn out or is very close to wearing out. My experience has taught me that the most common culprit is a worn-out serpentine belt. These belts are made of...

You can use the universal garage door opener to open your own garage door or another garage door of a friend or family member. Hold the remote control transmitter between one and three inches from the control buttons for...

You may have hit a plastic bag and it got on your exhaust giving a burning smell. Only an inspection to check this or if it is another issue will require a physical inspection of your exhaust.

The glow plug faults are most likely going to cause a hard start condition, which will be most noticeable when the engine is cold. The colder the engine, the more difficult it would be to start usually. Often times, glow...

The wire to the oil pressure sensor is only a ground connection from the oil pressure sensor to the instrument cluster. If you are seeing this wire smoke like it is getting melted, then you have either a short...

Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level, a faulty thermostat, a plugged radiator,...

The power driver’s seat is adjusted with the three power seat controls, which are on the outboard side of the seat. The seats can be adjusted in five different ways: You can adjust the position of the seat with...

Hello - your symptoms suggest a failing injector . It appears to be leaking when it's plugged in, as well as noisy. Check for problem codes relating to a rich mixture,, although it's possible that the oxygen sensors for that...

The center gauge cluster on your Nissan Altima is home to some pretty important accessories. You have a range of informational and warning lights, as well as a number of gauges and digital displays. The speedometer and odometer are two...

The High Beam Lights on your dashboard will indicate the performance of your high beam headlights. It will tell you if they are on or off. To understand the High Beam Lights. Locate the High Beam Lights on your...

While they might not seem like particularly important accessories, your car’s floor mats actually serve essential purposes. They protect the carpeting from dirt, debris and wear and tear. Properly used, they can help your interior last for a much longer...

Hi there. You will have to drain the coolant and remove the intake manifold to replace the gaskets to fix the coolant leak on the intake manifold. If you need further assistance with the coolant leaks, then seek out a...

The MyKey feature can be programmed to restrict certain driving functions. Functions like max speed max volume promote safe driving. To program MyKey. Press the Setup button until you see “Reset for MyKey Settings.” Press the Reset button. Press...

If the judge’s daughter is in labor and you are rushing her to the hospital then, yes, you can! But otherwise, you might get a ticket. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards state that you should have an interior mounted mirror...

This seems to be a common problem on Chrysler Dodge and Jeep vehicles. The P0601 code indicates that your powertrain control module is having a malfunction that has occurred more than six times. It is possible that a battery replacement...

Hi there. Check the injectors and see if they are firing. The fuel injectors for the engine are one unit, so if the number 5 injector is not working and it needs to changed, then you will have to replace...

There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), worn spark plugs, inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (caused by other than fuel filter in your case), and contaminated or old gasoline....

Hello, thank you for writing in. When your wheels are turned all the way (also known as "clock to clock") there are rubber stops that will protect the wheels from running into body or frame. When the wheels hit this...

Hello there. On most modern cars, including your 2008 Audi, there are a series of safety switches that disable the starter or ignition system. Two of these are located under the shifter and the brake pedal. If the switch has...

In order to remove the rotors on the front, the calipers and caliper brackets will need to be removed first. Once the caliper and bracket have been removed, the rotor will come right off. As for the suspension issue, Lincoln...