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The battery you installed is a 12 volt battery and although the cranking amps rating of the battery you have applies to a higher temperature (marine environments are typically relatively warm environments) at 1,000 MCA (marine cranking amps), that is...

The code P0132 is for the O2 sensor in the rear manifold of the engine. The code is for a short to power and should be checked to see if the harness is shorted. You should not have the sensor...

If this started happening right after being jumped then there may be an electrical problem. If the battery cables were hooked up backwards at any point then it may have blown a fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement). A mechanic would usually start by...

There are a number of things that may cause the vehicle to go into limp mode such as faulty transmission control components or various engine control components. Typically, when this happens the check engine light will come on triggering some...

Sometimes the steering wheel is in a bind and will not let you turn the key. Try and move the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key. If this does not work then try a different key if...

Hi. The water pump and radiator are common leaks on your van. Your cooling system will need to be inspected to find what part is leaking. It’s ok to add water to the system temporarily until the leak is repaired,...

Hello. This is a difficult problem to fix. The most likely cause of your problem is either a short to ground or broken wire in the wire harness, which is positioned behind the dashboard. It often requires replacing the entire...

The noise in this engine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) is most likely the belt tensioner is weak and will make a knocking noise mostly at low engine speeds is is noticed. I would recommend having it checked and replace the tensioner and...

Based on those two codes, it is likely that your gas mileage has decreased somewhat even though you might not notice any operational problems. P0133 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0133-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-slow-response-bank-1-sensor-1-by-blake-griffin) means that the rate of response of the oxygen sensor voltage output on bank...

There is a motor in the lock actuator. Premature wearout of the motor is a known reported issue. The testing consists of ensuring that power is being delivered to the actuator, that is ensuring that the electrical connections to the...

The best way to locate a fluid leak of any kind is to first clean the entire area that the leak is suspected to be coming from. Then allow time for the area to dry or use compressed air to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. A no-start condition is usually diagnosed starting with the battery. Typically the first thing to do is attempt to jump start the vehicle. If it starts, the the battery may not have been charged....

Hello. I will help you with this issue. The Chrysler OEM re-manufactured transmission for your car (assuming it is NOT 4WD) is Chrysler part number R5138422AE. My understanding is that transmission includes the torque converter (for many reasons, you cannot...

Hello. It sounds like you may have two different problems with your van. The key not coming out of the ignition may be caused by a failure in the ignition switch or the shift lock. Both of these are common...

Engine can be caused many things. Depending on the exact nature of the knock, the problem can range from a simple need to higher octane fuel, to more serious problems such as engine damage. I would recommend having a professional...

Two scenarios: the leak developed as you were driving. It only takes the loss of 2 quarts before the transmission starts to act up. There is about 13 quarts of fluid though. The location of the leak needs to be...

When the rotors get this hot, this is usually an indication that the brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) are dragging on the rotors. This can happen when the brake calipers (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-caliper-replacement) are misaligned on the rotors. This problem is often compounded when,...

There is no "OK" button, rather you use the "select" button which appears as an arrow indicator that points to the right. The procedure to turn the BSM system on and off, and select the various options, is explained on...

Hi Arthur. Thanks for contacting us today. One thing that could cause both of these issues is a blown or leaking inner transmission seal. Since the automatic transmission works as a hydraulic unit, any leaks can cause inconsistent operation of...

Hi Stephen. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The 4.0-liter V6 engine has a timing belt that needs to be changed every 100,000 miles.