The oil filter seal (to the block) could fail if the old seal was left in place and the new filter was installed over the old seal. In that case, the old seal will often dislodge and the oil will...
Hello. The code you are getting is for what is known as the PremAir sensor. This is the ozone air detection sensor. They are a common failure on this vehicle. The sensor can usually be tested with a scan tool...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Walking through the diagnostic process, we can rule out the wheels and suspension as a cause for the humming, as it happens as long as the car is running. The next step is attempting...
Do you have a manual or automatic? On either, if a cable is broken, it needs replaced. On a manual car, a defective clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, or worn clutch can make it difficult to go in gear. For...
The main causes of an air conditioning system not to work would be low refrigerant, a faulty blend door actuator, or a lack of power to the A/C compressor. My first recommendation would be to have your climate control system...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When it comes to no start and stalling issues, you want to start with the simple stuff. Make sure your batter cables are perfect, the new battery is fully charged, and make sure the...
The most common cause of no turn signals is the turn signal switch or the flasher. If the lights front and back come on but do not flash then a flasher may need to be replaced.If the lights do not...
This is usually a common issue when the idle air control module/valve not functioning properly. This is a component that regulates the air intake as it is mixed with fuel just prior to being injected into the motor at idle...
If I am understanding your question correctly, it sounds like the engine is idling high, but I don't understand the transmission issue you're having. The high idle is most likely an intake manifold vacuum leak at the gasket O-rings. This...
Hello. A flashing Check Engine Light on your vehicle typically indicates that there is an engine misfire. This can occur from a failing spark plug or more commonly a clogged or failing fuel injection unit. I typically check the spark...
I was looking up your year, make, and model of the vehicle and your engine does not have a distributor. Do you have the vehicle information correct? On a 2006 vehicle, it has a coil per cylinder and cam and...
You should have all the tires checked for a bent rim. You can check this by having someone follow you while driving on the road. The other person can let you know if a problem is visually noticeable. Another alternative...
Hello. In order for me to know what is going on with your car I would need to scan the computer for codes to see what is coming up. Though there are a lot of things that can cause this,...
Hello. This is a sign of a vacuum leak. A vacuum leak can be one of the most frustrating and difficult problems to diagnose. Idle speed that is way too fast is one of the common signs and stalling is...
One alternative for the "hill rollback" problem would be to hold the brake pedal with your left foot, use your right foot to press the accelerator, then release the brake as the vehicle moves forward. The visibility issue is a...
Hi there. It really depends on what type of wheel you have. If it's a steel wheel with a hub cap that covers it, the cost for the wheel and tire should range between $200 to $300 total. However, if...
Hello. The Mazda parts catalog transaxle part numbers for the two years you cite are different. Therefore, these two transmissions are NOT interchangeable "out of the box." Sometimes the differences from year-to-year relate to electronics or controls which you "might"...
A fault in the circuit, such as a stuck closed (fused) switch or relay is causing the circuit to stay powered on even after you have commanded the circuit off through the combination switch. To isolate the faulty component, please...
Toyota Corollas from 2009 and newer have electronic power steering and no power steering pump. The problem lies within the steering column and the electric power steering electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU has failed and is no longer giving...
Hi! That "sluggish starting" (slow cranking speed) is the most common symptom when a battery is at the end of its life. The age of your car is also just about in the normal range for how long batteries last....
Hi there. Check the power to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and see if there is a voltage reference. If there is a voltage reference, then back probe the EGR Valve wiring harness plug with the engine running and...
