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It could be the spark plug, ignition coil, or coil boot causing the misfire. You may also have dirty fuel injectors that need to be cleaned. Have the ECM scanned to see if the misfire code is P0308. This code...

Each of these codes are for different components and since you swapped the motor with a different size motor than what the car had may be a big problem. You would need to have each code diagnosed separately to see...

Hi there. A slightly open car door will leave your dome light on causing your battery to drain. If your battery drains completely it will need to be charged by a battery charger. A jump will only work if your...

Hello. If the motor will only stay running with starting fluid, you likely have a fuel delivery issue. This can happen for a variety of reasons ranging from low fuel pressure to bad injector pulse to even just a dirty...

While the (optional) active park assist (APA) system on your car provides you with automated assistance for parallel parking, there may be times that you need to cancel the procedure. Don’t worry – it’s easy. Use any of these methods:...

This engine is an interference motor that most likely bent valves when the timing belt broke. An issue like this calls for major engine repair. Whether you decide to fix the engine or get a new car, be sure to...

Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. If you're not able to start the vehicle by jumpstarting it, then it is possible that you have a failed ignition or starter relay or starter itself. It's also possible that the battery...

If the Check Engine Light was on with codes that pointed to these sensors and the codes were not cleared after the parts were installed this may be the reason the lights are still on. The check engine light could...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Due to just having to jump the battery, this is the first component to check. Have it tested with a voltmeter, or at your local automotive parts store. If the battery was low but...

If the fault is now pinned down to one cylinder, a possibility is a faulty fuel injector. Faults can be of various sorts: injector leaks, the injector driver in the ECM, the injector itself in terms of the electrical solenoid/circuit....

Hello there, a few possible items can cause a similar noise to what you describe. Most likely it is an engine misfire, fuel pump problem, worn out fuel filter, dirty idle air valve (which you may be able to clean),...

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If this was my car I would not drive it till it was fixed and would not recommend you do either. I checked into this problem and there are other owners with same or very similar complaints as you. There...

Hi there. There are multiple reasons why a car can have issues sputtering, running smooth, and eventually shutting off. The most common include vacuum leaks, bad fuel sensors, dirty fuel injection nozzles, worn out air filters, damaged spark plugs, and...

I don't think there was any damage done to your car. Belts break all the time, just put a new one on and it'll be fine. Your steering wheel became hard to turn because your power steering pump wasn't working....

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1981 Dodge D150 to not start. The most common would be the battery, starter, batter cable, fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition switch or a wiring harness fault. A qualified technician, such as...

Hello it sounds like perhaps one or more plug wires were not re-attached in the correct order. This is especially easy to do on an engine like yours that still has plug wires routed all over the engine. The firing...

Hi. If your vehicle is only making noise when you start the vehicle, it may be possible that there is a problem with the belt or one or more of the pulleys. I would recommend having a professional technician, such...

The rear tires are most likely getting worn too fast due the the rear alignment is out of specifications with excessive toe in or toe out due to the accident. Have alignment checked and also see if the suspension is...

Hello. The crankshaft pulley/harmonic damper bolt on virtually all engines is often tightened to 200-400 ft lbs of torque. On the Honda, the specification is a mild 14 ft lb, but FOLLOWED by 90 degrees of additional twist. Bottom line...

This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed...

After checking the wiring diagrams for the horn and antitheft system for your car I do not see where they connect in any way. I do not think the vehicle is equipped to sound the horn if you have the...

There is not much you can do to improve the life of your car's rotors. Other Honda models have had a problem with premature warping of the brake rotors, but Honda told the customers that it is not a warranty...

Many different faults can cause the vehicle to clunk and not be able able to shift out of gear. Transmissions use the fluid to help change gears, and when fluid is low or dirty, it can cause many issues with...