Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by a few different things. If you are showing code P1899, for a park / neutral safety switch that is stuck in gear then it may be possible that the switch needs...
Your car has power brakes. The power assist relies on engine vacuum. When the car is off, there will be a little stored vacuum in the system, but when you push the brake pedal when the car is off, the...
The Tailgate Open warning light is located on the instrument panel, and will illuminate when the trunk is not properly closed. When the trunk is closed completely, the light will go away. Tip Like all warning lights, the Tailgate Open...
Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...
Hello, your symptoms suggest a coolant temperature sensor failure, or wiring problem (cut wires or other "open circuit" issues). Changing the radiator may have caused the sensor to be bumped, or the wiring for this sensor to be damaged. An...
Hi there. In most cases, the rear knocking sound is caused by the driveshaft, drive axles, differential gears, transmission mount, or the rear struts. The sound you're experiencing is very difficult to diagnose, but could be caused by the power...
You should have a "select/reset" knob up in the right hand corner of your dash that will allow you to click and scroll through the various displays such as instant fuel economy, odometer, trip meter, outside temperature. Be sure the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The starter would not prevent the vehicle from driving. Once it is used to turn over the engine when starting, it is useless to the vehicle. It is more likely a battery or alternator...
Many GMC and Chevrolet vehicles are now available with digital speedometers. There is often times a button with a picture of a road on it either on or nearby the steering wheel. When this button is pressed multiple times, the...
If your car has a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), there is a warning light in the dash designed to come on if a malfunction is detected. However, the light should come on briefly during the cranking process. It shouldn’t stay...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The plastic covers or "lenses" for the taillights are not sold separately. You will have to buy the entire taillight unit if you want to make that repair. Now, keep in mind that you...
The air suspension system is comprised of air struts front and rear. The air pump is located beneath the carpeting in the cargo area. The system relies on height sensors at each strut to signal the electronic control unit for...
Hello - this scenario seems to me to be a failure of a CV joint the axle, or the transmission itself. Turning and accelerating puts a great load on CV joints. If this is no longer a warranty-covered item, I...
The camshaft position sensors on most engines are located directly below the valve cover within the cylinder head. This applies to both Bank 1 and bank 2.
This may be an issue of a faulty ABS control module or possibly faulty wheel sensors. This is a unit that controls the activation of the ABS system based upon inputs from the ABS wheel sensors. When this module is...
Hi there. Why was the engine rebuild performed? That model year Camry does not have adjustable lifters; they are hydraulic and depend on proper oil pressure to operate properly. These lifters also have to be primed with oil prior to...
You can store important items in your glove box to keep them safe by locking it. You just press open the latch on the glove box to access items inside. Use the mechanical key or the master key and insert...
If your vehicle is losing battery voltage (i.e. your battery light is on) the problem may be your battery. You have a new alternator, so if your battery is bad, it won't hold the charge from the alternator. The problem...
Hi there. It's possible that the issue you're having with brake lights is caused by either the brake light switch under the pedal, an electrical relay or the brake lights themselves. To know for certain what's causing this problem, it's...
Often when manufacturers sell vehicles in different countries, some features are not available in every market they sell the vehicle. Sometimes it's due to different components and sometimes it's just settings within the vehicle's electronics. Using the auto-lock feature as...
Hello. Yes, if the valve cover gasket is leaking, oil can leak down into the recesses where the spark plugs live, soak the rubber boots from the coil, and cause the plugs to misfire. If severe, considerable misfiring and stalling...
The passenger side of the engine is bank one sensor one and bank one sensor two. The driver's side of the engine is bank two sensor one and bank two sensor two. This is the standard for all vehicles with...
Hi there. Usually when the lever is stuck, it means the switch itself is damaged. This will require you to replace the turn signal switch or have a professional mechanic assist you with this project.
The usual symptom for bad valve stem seals is bluish white smoke out of the exhaust pipe when the engine is started cold. The smoke usually clears after a minute and doesn't return again until the car is shut off...
Three things are needed in order for the injector to spray fuel: 12 volts from the ECM fuse, ground from the ECM, and fuel pressure. A simple check to test the injector and fuel pressure is to provide 12v...
