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Hi Tiffany. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com today. Corrosion is caused by oxidation, and battery acid leaking - which occurs overtime. It can create a faulty ground or power connection and cause several of the symptoms you are describing....

This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater...

Another key could be used to see if the lock cylinder will turn completely. Chances are either the lock cylinder itself or the lock cylinder housing is at fault. The may both need to be replaced to restore ignition operation....

Hello. Typically intake manifolds do not wear out from use. Your vehicle should have a plastic manifold so unless the engine was overheated at any point it should not wear out. If the vehicle is not properly maintained then it...

Honda designed your Accord to use a specific tire size (or range of tire sizes). The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system is also designed to work with this specific size. That means if you install tires that are a different...

Hi there. Unfortunately, we are not able to receive pictures or video to pinpoint damage or identify parts for vehicles through this platform. The best way to identify this item is to search online for a detailed schematic of your...

It is possible that the play you are feeling in your steering wheel may be related to worn out wheel bearings. The wheel bearings may not be noticeable in the steering wheel when the vehicle is stopped or parked,...

Hi there. Your shift cable may have come loose on the transmission shift linkage connection either at the transmission or at the steering column linkage under the dash on steering column. Have the cable ends inspected to see if the...

Anytime there is a fire in a fuse box it is most of the time caused by loose or corroded connections at the source of the fire. You may have a bad solder joint inside the fuse box that caused...

Hello. It is possible that your vehicle would need a complete tune up and/or a Check Engine Light inspection. I would have a certified mechanic scan your vehicle's computer for codes to diagnose your Check Engine Light. These codes may...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. First you will need to fix the vacuum hose. all vacuum hoses need to be either hooked up or plugged off is not in use. For the oil consumption, check the tail pipe for...

There could be several reasons why they don't work. The most common issue is the nozzles being clogged. The holes in the nozzle are so small that it doesn't take much to clog them. Only using washer fluid or distilled...

Hi there. Is there a check engine light on? If so, what are the codes, freeze frame data? Stored codes and data will aid in diagnosing what is occurring. What does the data look like from the O2 sensors? Which...

Belts chirping or squeaking in annoying but usually not too serious. I've seen brand new belts chirp because of the ink that's on the belt for the part number and barcode. However, it could also be a bearing in a...

The most common reason why a car will stop running after a distributor has been replaced is due to the distributor being too loose, causing the vehicle to fall out of correct ignition timing. The misfiring and backfiring issue is...

Engine inspections are an integral part of any engine repair or diagnostics visit. They can also be a separate visit to get a general condition of an engine, like in a pre-purchase inspection or a safety check inspection. The inspection...

If you have already obtained a conclusive diagnostic and, on the basis of that, want to replace only the tie rod ends, you can obtain the written quote that you have requested, and schedule the repair to suit your needs,...

Hi there. It seems that the dashboard lights are grounded to the turn signal switch circuit. This will make your dash light come on when they are not to come on. For the indicator light staying on issue is the...

The booster won't make your pedal go to the floor. If you bled all the brakes, and there are no leaks, then it's most likely the master cylinder. You can take them apart and clean them, but if the seals...

Hi there. When a car jerks or bangs when it's running, it's typically the result of an engine misfire or exhaust of vacuum leak. In many cases, this could also be due to ignition system components, wires or connections being...

It seems you have a few things going on. As far as the steering issue goes, this may be fixed by having the vehicles suspension alignment adjusted. Next, have an experienced technician, like one from YourMechanic, scan the vehicle and...

Hi there: When I've done this, I've applied the gasket to the housing on the fender, then placed the fuel neck on top and secured by tightening bolts. You might want to purchase a service manual for your 2005 Nissan...

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Hi there. There could be a parasitic load on the battery causing it to drain overnight. To check this symptom perform the following: Remove the negative battery cable (-) Get a digital meter and put one lead on the...

I do believe that the clock spring will still work considering that the steering wheel is the same and the steering wheel travel is the same. The best way to be certain is to compare the part numbers from the...