Q: P1000- On Board Diagnostics 2 Monitor/ Drive Cycle test not complete

Without knowing the model, make, and year of your car I cannot check to see if you have a relay or not. However, the horns require about 10 to 15 amps of power to operate on most vehicles and hooking...

Hi there. After reading your question, it appears that the problem you're experiencing is either caused by a problem with your fuel injection system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-fuel-injection-work) or an electrical fault, especially since your car is 22 years old and has 134,000...

Hi there, thanks for your question. If the pipe is leaking coolant, it must be some type of cooler line or coolant bypass hose. There are several terms for these and it can be confusing finding the right parts. Sometimes...

The brown substance coming from the radiator may suggest a more serious problem, such as a blown had gasket. When this happens, the cylinder head gasket between the engine block and the cylinder head fails due to excessive heat. This...

Hey there. The 2000-2005 Chevy Impala models are included in the GM Ignition Switch Recall (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-to-do-if-your-car-is-recalled-by-jason-unrau). You should contact your local Chevy dealer with your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-decode-a-vin-vehicle-identification-number-by-jason-unrau) and/or go to the safercar.gov website (http://www.safercar.gov/) to check your...

Hi there. If your engine was running just fine and then after sitting for 15 minutes and then all of a sudden the engine will not start up but it cranks, then there could be an issue with the igniter...

Hello. This is a common issue on this vehicle. Most of the time it is caused by a parasitic drain caused by a programming issue with the integrated control module. This module controls most of the functions of the interior...

This may potentially be related to a faulty starter relay or possibly a bad wiring or cable connection to the battery, the starter or the starter relay causing intermittent power supply issues. The starter relay directs power from the battery...

Hello - this is a judgement call. It is common practice, but not a "standard", to replace the thermostat when replacing the water pump. This is mainly due to access to both easily when replacing either one, and the relatively...