Car Fix Help

2002 GMC Envoy

When the outside temp display is not working, this is most commony due to a problem with the Ambient Temp sensor. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and wire harness for any loose, broken or damaged wires. If the visual inspection checks ok, suspect a faulty sensor.

1998 Mazda B2500

The P1401 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor. It’s actually a fairly common fail item on these vehicles. Carefully inspect the rubber lines at the base of the sensor and the metal tubes they connect to, looking for any cracks, holes or [...]

2006 Chevy Equinox

The P0128 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Engine Coolant Temp (ECT) Sensor. Mak sure the Coolant Level is full. Make sure there are no leaks in the Cooling System. Inspect the electrical connector and wire harness for any loose, broken or damaged wires. If the visual [...]

1998 Toyota Avalon

The P1300 is pointing to a fault with the Igniter (aka Ignition Control Module). Check the EFI Relay. Inspect the electrical connector and wire harness between the Igniter and the ECM. If the visual inspections check ok, most commonly, the Igniter will need to be replaced. It’s located on the lower [...]

2000 Chevy K1500

When there is “No Communication” between the DLC and the scan-tool, check fuse #47 labeled as “CIGAR” in the fuse box to see if it’s blown. This fuse also protects the Cigar lighter, and more times than not, this is the root of the problem. Remove the cigar lighter receptical and unplug it. Install [...]

2006 Suzuki Forenza

The P2135 is a fairly straight forward code that is pointing to a fault with the Throttle Position Sensor. The TPS is mounted to the side of the Throttle Body. Mare sure to carefully inspect the electrical connector and as far up the harness as you can, looking for any loose, broken or damaged [...]

2006 Toyota Sienna

On Toyota vehicles, the “Sensor 2′s” (aka “Downstream”) sensors are NOT A/F Sensors. They are “Heated Oxygen Sensors”. Only the “Sensor 1′s” (aka “upstream”) Sensors are A/F (Air/Fuel Ratio) Sensors. So… with the P0057, this is pointing to a fault with the internal heater for the Bank2 Sensor2 [...]

1997 Infiniti I30

The P1400 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the EGRC-solenoid valve. This solenoid is located on the driver’s side mid, front of the engine. For best access, remove the throttle body air duct. Make sure to double, then triple-check the vacuum lines (3) to/from this solenoid [...]

2004 Chevy Venture

The P0131 is a very straight forward and common code on these vehicles. It’s pointing to a fault with the Oxygen Sensor for Bank1 Sensor1. The Oxygen Sensor is mounted to the exhaust manifold on the side of the engine closest to the windshield. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and as far [...]

2004 Dodge Ram 1500

There are a couple of things that can set the P0441 code. This can be a problem in the Leak Detection Pump or the EVAP Purge Solenoid. More commonly on these vehicles, the LDP, but both should definitely be tested for proper operation. Carefully inspect the electrical connectors and wire harnesses, [...]

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

When the window is “off track” on this vehicle, due to the nature of the setup on how the window is raised and lowered, there usually no “off track” adjustment that can be made. The window “track” is kept in line with the use of a “Window Regulator”. So, when the glass appears to be “off track” [...]

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The P0522 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Oil Pressure Sensor (aka Oil Pressure Switch). This is a actually a fairly common problem item on these vehicles. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and as far up the harness as you can, looking for any loose, broken, [...]

2008 Saturn Vue

This vehicle can be dingy-towed (all 4 wheels on the ground) as long as the speed does not exceed 65mph (105km/h). There is also a procedure below that will need to be followed: Dinghy Towing Procedure 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Shift the transmission to Park (P) and [...]

2007 Chrysler 300C

When the Oil Pressure drops at idle but rises when under acceleration, yet there are no unusual engine noises like ticking or knocking, this is most common due to a faulty Oil Pressure Sensor. Over time, when the sensor wears out, it tends to lose the ability to read the correct oil pressure at [...]

1999 Pontiac Grand Am

When the Fuel Gauge is not reading correctly, inaccurate or stuck on E/F, this is actually a very common GM vehicle problem. The fault here is going to lie in the Fuel Level Sensor. The Level Sensor is mounted to the side of the Fuel Pump Assembly, located inside the fuel tank. Carefully inspect [...]

1992 Oldsmobile 88

When there is no spark coming from the coils, even with new coils, this is going to a fault with the Ignition Control Module. This module is the flat part that the Coils plug into/sit on top of. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and wire harness to the ICM for any loose broken or damaged […]

2004 Honda Odyssey

The Maint Req’d light is pre-programmed to come on at certain mileage intervals. It’s just to alert you when it’s time to change the oil. If the light is not reset at the time of the oil change, the light and the “actual” oil change interval will not be in sync. To reset the light […]

2007 Saturn Vue

When only one side of the wipers are working, there can be a couple of different problems. First- check the wiper arm mounting nut at the base of the wiper arm. Make sure it is tight and that there are no signs of stripping (you’ll see little metal flakes and/or rounding of the “teeth” on […]

2010 Kia Soul

The P0441 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault in the EVAP Purge System. This is most commonly due to a faulty EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV). It’s located on the side of the engine closest to the windshield, about mid-way down on the engine (see image below). Carefully inspect the […]

2005 Chevy Avalanche

When the Blower Motor continues to run, even with the ignition off, on vehicles with Auto Temp Control,. the problem is going to lie in the Blower Motor Control Processor. It’s located under the passenger’s side dash, mounted to the HVAC housing, near the blower motor (very similar to a Blower Resistor, but “smarter” to […]

2008 Chevy Suburban

The B0083 is pointing to a fault with the Left Front End Sensor (aka “Front Impact Sensor”). The Front Impact sensor is located under the front of the vehicle, driver’s side, below the radiator support. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and as far up the harness as you can (check carefully, due to it’s location […]

2002 Mercury Mountaineer

The Air Bag Code #42 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the front Impact Sensor. The front impact severity sensor is mounted under the lower radiator support. Carefully inspect the electrical connector and as far up the harness as you can looking for any loose, broken or damaged wires. Make […]

2005 Ford Expedition

The P0174 is pointing to a problem with Bank 2 running too lean. The P0193 is pointing to a fault with the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor. With the FRP Sensor being faulty, there’s a good chance this is the reason Bank 2 is running lean. Inspect the electrical connector to the FRP Sensor and make […]

2007 Toyota Prius

According to the Toyota Normal Service Schedule, the Valve Clearance is to be inspected at intervals of every 60,000 miles and adjusted as necessary. On this vehicle, however, the likelihood of the Valve Clearance being off and “need” to be adjusted is very rare. If the valve clearance were to be off, you’d hear “chatter” […]

2010 Chevy Camaro

The P0449 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Vent Solenoid Valve. The Vent Valve is located under the vehicle, above the rear differential, near the EVAP Cansister. Check fuse #32 in the under-hood fuse block. Carefully inspect the rubber lines to/from the Vent Valve for any cracks, holes or […]

2008 Chevy Tahoe

The P0121 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Throttle Position Sensor. On this vehicle, the TPS is part of the Throttle Body Assembly. Inspect for the following conditions: Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and proper connections Inspect thoroughly for any type of leak or restriction Air leaks at […]

2009 GMC Arcadia

The best way to access the headlight bulbs on this vehicle is to remove the wheel house liner. Once you remove the liner, you will have a clear access to the bulb covers. Turn the headlight bulb cover counter-clockwise to remove it. Unplug the electrical connector to the bulb. Rotate the bulb assembly a quarter […]

1999 Saturn SL2

On the 1999 SL2, this vehicle has “struts” all the way around. There are no “shocks” on this vehicle. The average life of a strut is roughly 50,000 miles. As for the “springs”, 99.9% of the time, the springs are very much reusable. Unless they are broken, there is really no need to replace them. […]

2002 Pontiac Sunfire

Do a full inspection of the EVAP System and the vacuum lines and make sure there are no lines with cracks, holes or loose/missing connections. Give the EVAP Canister an inspection and make sure there are no cracks holes of dents. If the visual inspections check ok, then most commonly with the P0440 is a […]

2004 Chevy Impala

The P0341 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Camshaft Position Sensor. On this vehicle with the 3.4L engine, the Camshaft Sensor is located on the top, passenger’s side of the engine. To gain the proper access, the Power Steering Pump will need to be unmounted and repositioned aside. Carefully […]

1996 Toyota Tacoma

The P1300 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the Igniter (aka Ignition Control Module). This module is responsible for sending spark at the correct time, so when faulty or itermittantly faulty, can present with the “not wanting idle good while setting at a stop light” you described. Carefully inspect the […]

2005 Hyundai Elantra

The P0030 is a fairly straight forward code pointing to a fault with the internal heater for the Oxygen Sensor for Bank 1