A few different faults can cause the vehicle to go into a limp mode. The ECU puts the car into this mode to prevent damage and will be associated with a Check Engine Light. The most likely causes are a...
Based on your description, it sounds like your 2007 Mercedes GL450's fuel pump may be randomly shutting off. This can be due to a malfunctioning powertrain control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-control-module-ecm) as the repair shop told you. This can also be related...
The Base Message Center is a helpful tool when looking at how your vehicle is performing. For your convenience, you can change the Language of the Base Message Center to meet your needs. To change the language of the message...
Unhooking the battery and jumping the positive and negative terminals should clear any trouble codes. Be sure to unhook both as this can be very dangerous if not done properly. If not experienced in doing this, I would recommend having...
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. It may be possible that the transmission control module can be reprogrammed, however, only a specialist with the correct equipment and software would be able to do so. If the TCM has failed, it may simply be easier to...
You will need to have the computer reprogrammed at a dealer to work on your car. The PCM is designed to only give three starts then lock you out unless reprogrammed.
The transmission control module (TMC) is located directly on top of the transmission under the battery tray. If you need further assistance with replacing the TMC, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you....
The computer (ECM) will need programmed to the VIN of your vehicle before attempting to operate the vehicle. If you need further assistance with programming your computer, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help...
When hooking up the battery cables backwards, the ground became the hot and the hot became the ground. Most likely the computer (ECM) could have failed and the fuel pump may have burned up. I recommend checking all of the...
There are some technical bulletins for replacing the ECU on your 2005 Kia Amanti for drivability problems. With what you said, what they want to do is along these lines. They may be able to reprogram the computer or need...
Your truck has a clock built into it so you never have to go searching for the current time. If the clock ever gets off by a few minutes or when Daylight Savings Time occurs, you can adjust the time...
The Compass will help you navigate. If the Compass can be calibrated at any time as long as all electrical accessories are off, the doors are closed, and you are in an open area away from steel structures. From there...
Hey there, thanks for asking about your 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. Burned wires can signify that there has likely been a short somewhere in the electrical system. Often times when this happens, it is quite easy for the car's computer...
This sounds like a frustrating experience. There are actually quite the variety of possibilities that could make your Opel jerk while driving. It is possible that your vehicle has developed one or more vacuum leaks and as these leaks are...
You will need to first try to turn key to the on position and wait for 5 minutes to see if theft system turns off so the vehicle can then be started? If still will not start then you will...
Hi there. If the code is for P0011 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0011-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-a-timing-over-advanced-or-system-performance-bank-1-by-jay-safford), then there is an issue with the VVTi system. The Variable Valve Timing solenoids (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/variable-valve-timing-vvt-solenoid-replacement) are not functioning properly. First change the engine oil and filter. Then clear the codes by...
No Bus refers to the data bus by which the computer (ECM) in the vehicle communicate with each other and with the various components which they read and control. There could be a broken wire, a corroded or loose connection,...
When hooking up the battery cables backwards, the polarity of the voltage is reversed and will cause the fuses to pop, the alternator to burn out the regulator, and the computer (ECM) will burn up the ground circuit inside the...
Hi there. The computer to the transmission (TCS) has failed and is not responding to any sensors and solenoids. When the TCS fails, it shuts off power to the transmission putting it into a limp mode as if the harness...
