Hi There, This sounds like a problem with the transmission range sensor, also known as the transmission position sensor. This sensor is responsible for sending data or input to the PCM relating to the transmission in order for the PCM...
You will need to pour hot water into the overflow bottle until the water can be drained out and replaced with a 50/50 coolant mix after the hoses are fixed and engine has fresh coolant in it. If you had...
A faulty oxygen sensor will cause the engine to run less efficiently (use more gas than usual) and may degrade engine performance to some extent. However, failure of the oxygen sensor itself can not cause the transmission to fail or...
GM vehicles equipped with the PASS-KEY or VATS anti-theft system usually require the system be reset whenever the battery is drained or replaced. Follow this procedure. Step 1 – Attempt to start the vehicle. It will crank, but not run....
Hello. These "small leak" codes can be very frustrating! Both of these codes (P0171 - lean condition, P0442 - small evaporation system leak) are the result of an air leak in the engine's air intake system. Causes can be leaks...
Being able to open the hood and then close it properly ensures that you’re able to keep tabs on the condition of vital things like engine oil level, brake fluid and the like. It’s simple to do, too. Just follow...
Toyota's technical advice insofar as oil viscosity for the 2007 Avalon is as follows: "SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W−30 is not available, SAE 10W−30 may be...
You are correct, there is a TSB to reprogram the ECU for the symptoms you describe. The reprogramming should take care of your concern of the P0101 code. You will need to go to a Nissan dealer to have the...
Hi, thanks for writing in about the concern with the BMW 320i. If the battery was submerged in water then it's completely possible for the battery to short out and die. Your friend will need to have the battery replaced....
A P0011 code indicates that the intake camshaft is consistently running more advanced timing than the engine computer has commanded. Usually, you should also notice a rough-running condition, poor fuel economy, emissions problems, hard starting and hesitation along with...
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that you are receiving the key warning light. The key warning light comes on when the vehicle is unable to detect the key fob. This is likely the reason why your vehicle...
Hello. Your problem is likely due to abnormal wear on the pads or rotors. If there are grooves or pits in the pads or rotors a noise may develop but the noise may not always be present. There's also a...
I believe your "no crank" issue is the passlock security system has locked things down because of what it perceived as a "battery swap". If the car restarted after the jump as you indicate, the ECM is probably OK. The...
Hey there. Your son's car has something called a constant velocity (CV) joint which is essentially the drive axle that transmits power from the transmission to the wheels. These CV joints have rubber boots that surround them to keep dirt...
Ever wonder just how good your car’s fuel economy is? Have you tried to measure it using math on your own? If so, you’ve likely found that your results don’t match up with how much gas your car burns on...
Hi there. The fuse light will come on if the engine is not starting up for more than 15 seconds. This is a fail safe light that warns the driver that the starting circuit has a fault and needs attention....
The drivers side axle will have a male end on the CV joint with a retainer clip that goes into the transaxle. The passenger side has a female end on the inner CV joint. Both axles outer CV joints have...
Hello - no, I don't think it's possible for a light bulb to cause a dead battery unless it's left on overnight. Something else is going on here that's draining your battery. This problem can be diagnosed by connecting an...
Your car is equipped with some pretty sophisticated technology capable of not only displaying the amount of gas in the tank through the fuel gauge, but of telling you just how many more miles you can drive on what’s left...
Hi there. You can get a jump-start to start the engine, but I recommend either charging your battery or replacing it. Trying to jump-start your vehicle with a completely dead battery may damage the computer and other components. This also...
Hello. From what you are explaining this is the first sign of a serious transmission failure. This is a common issue on this vehicle. The Honda Accord has a history of transmission failures, and reverse is usually the first gear...
Sounds like the automatic transmission might be failing. The mileage and age are about right. If there is a dipstick, you can check the fluid yourself, but many cars made after the late 1990,s don't even have a dipstick you...
The exclamation point with a gear around indicates a transmission fault, which requires a professional scan tool to read and evaluate the codes. The fact that it resets every time makes me believe it is an electrical fault, but without...
The purge valve is most likely leaking fumes into the intake manifold when your are refuelling the vehicle. This will flood the engine with gas fumes and cause the hard start and run rough until the excess fumes are burned...
