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Hello - if you are able to select any gear at the transmission, but get no movement out of the vehicle (still locked up), I would suspect a broken axle or wheel hub/bearing assembly that has failed in a severe...

Your external USB port is located in your glove compartment. To connect to it, simply plug the USB cable from an external music device into the USB port. Then press the AUX button on the stereo system, and you’ll be...

Hose leaks are caused by a variety of issues. The first of these issues is, of course, normal aging. As the hose material ages, it becomes weaker. The hose has been subjected to innumerable thermal cycles (heat up and cool...

Hi. This is a serious issue and should be repaired before driving the vehicle. Make sure that the car has enough coolant. first, you should never have to add coolant, so if it is low, then there is a leak...

Hello. If the belt driving the A/C compressor only drives the A/C compressor and nothing else, you can remove it with no consequences. The fan shroud is not optional equipment however as it has both a cooling system function and...

The air conditioning/heating system of your Accord ensures that you’re able to remain comfortable at all times, despite hot or cold weather. There are several important controls on the panel, listed from left to right below: Fan: Turn the...

Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter,...

There is a technical bulletin to reprogram the engine control module for the high idle for more than 10 seconds when the engine is cold. The reprograming should be done by the dealer and should fix the problem. The bulletin...

Your brakes can squeal for a number of reasons. If the brakes are worn out, then the wear indicators can make noise. If the brakes have glazed over from heat then this can occur also. I start by removing the...

Hi there, there are several reasons as to why a car can overheat in traffic. Some of the things you mentioned are important context clues that may help rule some things out. The white smoke you mentioned NOT seeing is...

Hello, this is a common problem on your vehicle. If the air conditioning seems to work fine at times and then suddenly blows hot, the problem is almost always the blend door actuator on the passenger side. This actuator moves...

Hi. This appears to be a fairly common issue with the Mini Coopers, up until about 2005. If you would like detailed information, there is the bulletin "M510506" that has the repair information. Usually the cable on the inside has...

Engine timing is actually a closely coordinated dance between valve timing, injector timing, and spark timing. Valve timing is the control of opening and closing the intake and exhaust valves in synchronization with the up / down movement of the...

Hello. If the engine seems to run fine under normal driving conditions and only makes this noise when you let off of the gas then this may not be an engine problem. Most of the time it is either a...

There are several issues that could be related to your car not starting: Faulty crankshaft sensor Faulty camshaft sensor Burnt engine valves Blown head gasket No spark getting to the spark plug Lack of fuel pressure from the...

One of the most important gauges to keep your eye on when you’re driving, the tachometer shows you how fast the engine is turning. Engine speed is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). The gauge runs from 0 to 7...

From what you've described, it sounds like the door latch may have been jammed when the lock and handle was actuated at the same time. The door panel will have to be removed from the inside by removing the rear...

Hello - the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is located on top of the intake manifold, in the middle. This will be between the valve cover and the firewall that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment. It's a...

Brake issues are always a big concern for any driver. I am going to assume from the description provided that both the front and rear brakes were replaced on your vehicle. If, despite these new parts, you are still experiencing...

Hello. When a radiator is leaking, it is an issue which requires immediate attention. If you continue to drive under this condition, you will be running the risk of damaging other cooling system parts and ultimately, this could become very...

Yes. The A/C system will not let the clutch engage unless there is enough pressure in the system to engage the cycling pressure switch. If you want to have this looked at, a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic...

One thing comes to mind with your car. There is a bulletin to solve a problem with fuel injector primary circuit codes. P0351-P0356. This may or may not repair the misfire, but it will prevent the false codes. If this...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Start with the simplest of tests, as all of the symptoms you are having point to an issue with the battery being discharged or incorrectly installed. Make sure the battery is fully charged, and...

Being that this is an electronically controlled transmission there could be quite a few possibilities anything from a range selection switch to a faulty solenoid or even a mechanical issue. The fault codes need to be read out of the...

While you can import entire phonebooks (on some phones) into the HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, you can also add specific names and numbers if you want. This is handy if you only want to store a few close friends and family...