You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since...
Due to the design of this vehicle it is common for the shift linkage connecting bushings to fail because they rot out and bind until they come apart. When this occurs the shifter cannot properly move the shift mechanism inside...
A common issue is a faulty brake light switch. The switch controls two circuits one for the brake lights themselves and the other tells the transmission the brake is depressed and it is ok to shift out of park. Another...
Your car has an electronically controlled transmission, so your problem could be mechanical, or it could be electronic. In most cases a technician can read the stored codes in the transmission controller to make that determination. It may have a...
Normally, power is always available at the power door lock switch so the doors can be locked and unlocked, from the inside, at any time. If the power door lock switch in the vehicle does not work, the cause of...
It sounds like you are having a crankcase ventilation problem. There is a series of baffles in the valve cover and a vent pipe that allow vapors and pressure to escape from the crankcase into the intake as they build...
Starting with the coolant sensor. While the coolant sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) may be an issue, rarely if ever will a failed coolant sensor prevent the engine from cranking. It usually will just effect engine performance and economy. If the engine shut...
Hello there, the spark plugs on your 2008 Acura RDX are replaced in regular service intervals. The service interval for your vehicle states the spark plugs should be replaced every 60,000 miles. The RDX is equipped with a maintenance minder...
The problem may not be the Mass Air Flow or MAF. It could be an unmetered air leak, such as a torn intake duct or vacuum line. Check the ducts and make sure they are free from cracks or splits...
Is the ignition key hard to turn and binds in the ignition or are you having a no start problem? The ignition lock (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-lock-assembly-replacement) cylinder would need to be looked at first to see if it is the cause of...
Hi Tony. Thanks for sending your question to us tonight. When you turn on a heater or AC unit, it causes additional drag on the engine. This can cause small issues like clogged fuel injectors or other components failures to...
Your vehicle will not shut down automatically if oil pressure or the level of oil is low. The owner's manual (http://www.vadengmpp.com/owners-manual/saab/2003-Saab-9-3M.pdf) states that the vehicle must be turned off manually (and quickly) if either circumstance occurs. Please note, the instant...
Confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the immobilizer system is on, you may see a security warning light. If the warning light is on, to temporarily override the...
For vehicles produced prior to 2008, Mazda published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) referring to a redesign to resolve the excess pressure issue. As far as the 2012 model though, I do not see a comparable published TSB dealing with...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The first step is identifying where the noises are coming from. We need to determine if it related to the tires and suspension, if it is an engine problem, or if it is transmission...
Hi there. The process of installing a new turbo can take quite some time - but only if your car has not had a turbo on it before. In many cases, when a car is taken to a 'mechanic shop',...
It's too bad that it failed this early in the game, but I don't think there's any future in fixing it. Just remember that an engine is only one of many very expensive parts on a car and once you've...
