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Hi there. Sometimes, dirty or clogged fuel injectors, throttle body or EGR valve, and mass air flow sensors can cause lack of acceleration and smaller levels of smoke from exhaust. However, there are also ignition issues that could cause this...

My best guess would be the crankshaft position sensor. I have seen this part fail before without setting a code. It is located on the left side of the engine block, (front of car). It is near the exhaust manifold...

Hi Javier. Thanks for the question today. In cases like this, you want to replace what you currently have active, as it's possible that the previous owner has removed the OEM transmission cooler, which may be the reason for the...

Hi there. Check the spark plugs and see if they have any burn marks. If the plugs are good, then check the fuel system for proper fuel pressure and see if the injectors are working. If there is a misfire,...

Hello - the best way to keep your Altima running like new is "attentive maintenance". Keep fluids (oil, transmission fluid, coolant) topped off and changed at recommended intervals. If your timing chain and associated components (tensioner, idler, chain guides, etc.)...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When the oxygen sensors read low voltages, the computer thinks the engine is running lean (less fuel than normal) and will try to compensate for it. In doing this, the computer will send the...

The fuel system pressure should be checked to see if it is within specifications to start the vehicle and open the injectors. If the pressure is too low or no pressure then check the fuel pump connector and if it...

Whoever put the alarm in for you did not hook up to the parking lights but the turn signal circuit. Check with whoever put it in or have a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, come and see if they can...

Hello. I would check for power at the fuel pump. It sounds like you have a voltage issue. Most of the time, this occurs when the fuse blows or when the fuel pump relay goes bad. These all need to...

Hello. The EPC (electronic power control) can cause your vehicle to go into what most technicians call a "creep mode." What it's doing is limiting the amount of throttle that can be applied to the engine in order not cause...

As part of the normal operation of the shifter assembly in most vehicles, pressing the brake pedal down is required. It is possible that your shift lock actuator may have failed, causing your shifter not to move from the park...

As you probably know, the catalytic converter reduces emissions by injecting oxygen into the exhaust stream, mixing oxygen with the emission gases and essentially incinerating the pollutants before they can exit the tailpipe. The converter works with two oxygen...

The transmission most likely have worn out clutch bands or discs inside the transmission. The bands hold the reverse first band to give you forward gears. I would recommend having the transmission pressure tested first to see if the problem...

I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They can come to you and perform a pressure test of your cooling system and determine if there is a leak in your radiator that needs to be...

Hello. The wipers in your car can stop working for a number of reasons. The two most common causes being the wiper motor itself or the combination switch that is used to turn them off and on. I usually start...

The most likely problem here is the ignition switch. It's a design flaw of those. They probably should have a recall but Honda didn't recall them for some reason. Change the ignition switch - the electrical portion. They go bad...

Hello. Diagnostic trouble code P1631 is an indication that the theft deterrent password is incorrect. The theft deterrent feature for your vehicle will shut off the fuel to your car until the proper password is sent to the PCM. A...

Hey there. The engines in these cars do shake during idle when they are new. If your car is idling lower than normal, then you may have to clean the throttle body and air bypass. The motor mounts on these...

This type of problem can be diagnosed by a mobile mechanic, right at your location. If there is a tremendous amount of noise on braking, you should have the car inspected as soon as possible. Without an actual physical inspection...

Hi there. If you're able to bypass the starter with a paperclip, it's typically an indication of an ignition relay fault - not the ignition cylinder. However, this could have also created additional electrical problems in the ignition or fuel...

The vehicle may have a bad fuel pump causing it to die. When it dies, you should check to see if it has spark and fuel. If this is the case, the fuel pump will cause a no start and...

Any movable suspension component could account for the noise including the strut assembly, strut mount including bearing, ball joint(s), tie rod ends, sway bar links and sway bar frame mounts, control arm bushings and possibly loose brake components. If the...

Hi there: An engine will overheat any time the cooling system is malfunctioning (i.e., when the coolant doesn’t absorb, transport, and dissipate heat effectively). There are several individual components that comprise the cooling system on our 2003 Dodge that could...

Hi There, Generally when the check engine light is on, it will register a code in the computer indicating which oxygen sensor is bad. i would suggest starting with replacing oxygen sensors first as this is much more common to...

Air conditioning is a complex and delicate system. The only way to properly diagnose a system is with a lot of specialized equipment. There are too many variables to guess. A short list for a under-performing system are: a weak...