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Hi there. Beyond the MAF sensor, in most cases, an engine that stumbles when it's cold is caused by one of three different components: clogged fuel injectors, a dirty throttle body, or an EGR valve that is damaged or also...

Hi there. Check for vacuum leaks on the engine. A small leak will cause the engine to stumble when the rpm's are low, like in gear on automatic transmissions. Look around the intake manifold for the gaskets being broken. Check...

The discoloration likely represents the effects of entrained moisture in the oil on the cap surface. There can normally be a certain amount of condensation in an engine, for example as weather conditions change or if the engine sits for...

There is a Base Message Center that logs the functions of your vehicle. You can use this message center to display your vehicle's information and features. The Miles to Empty feature will tell you how long it will be before...

Hello. From my experience most motors will blow air from the oil filler cap due to the pressure generated in the crankcase from all of the moving components. If the air blowing out seems excessive, smells like fuel, or is...

Hi there. For the reverse stalling condition, check the Idle Air Control Valve and see if its plugged up. If a IAC valve is plugged up, an engine will stall out when going into gear and could cause issues when...

Hi - there are a couple of possibilities for your overheating situation. The thermostat may not be opening properly, preventing hot water from circulating to and cooling in the radiator. The water pump may be failing and can't circulate enough...

The vsa light means that the Vehicle Stability Control or Traction Control has been activated. If the engine light is on and the vsa light is on, then there could be an issue with the traction control system. Check all...

Your vehicle has two trip settings, which measure how far you have driven since the last reset. Each trip meter can be programmed to reset when you refuel, when you turn the vehicle off, or when you manually reset. To...

If the tail lights are illuminated even after you have used the on-off switch to command them off, that means the switch supplying power is fused shut and/or the circuit is being powered when it is not supposed to be...

This is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...

This is a common sign of a failing oil pressure sensor. This is a small unit in the engine block that reads oil pressure inside the motor and relays this information to the vehicle's computer as well as the oil...

Odds are you have a faulty signal/hazard flasher relay. Although the relay is an electrical component, the internals are basically mechanical. The relay does just what the name implies. It relays power and the signal from the signal switch to...

Hello. A low idle can be caused by a few different things. Before doing anything, I'd start by checking the computer for codes. This would tell me if the computer is seeing anything that is not correct. If there are...

The BCM or body control module will be located under the dashboard on the driver side towards the center of the vehicle. Look to the right of the steering column towards the firewall. It will be a small black rectangle....

The problem is caused by a short in the turn signal switch. Replace the turn signal switch.

If your car is equipped with it, the Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist system is designed to help with driving on steep grades and in other treacherous conditions. If the light is on in your dash, it means that the...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing some sort of potentially serious transmission issue. If the transmission was having issues prior to mixing in the additive it may be possible that doing so...

The law states that lights are to be stationary on a vehicle unless they are for a purpose vehicle with a strobe light, like a tow truck. Also the law states that the lights cannot create a distraction to the...

Hi there. Finding metal shavings on the tip of your VVT solenoid is indeed not a good thing. The reason why it's not a good indicator is that the VVT solenoid is usually attached next to the cam shaft. However,...

The Digital Speedometer feature in the driver information center (DIC) allows the speedometer to be displayed in digital format through the DIC. To view the Digital Speedometer, press the MENU button until the DIC displays Trip/Fuel Information Menu, then use...

If the check engine light is coming on and a code like P1217 is in the computer then the computer is seeing an overheat conditions from the coolant sensor telling it your engine is overheating. This can be caused by...

You may have shorted out the A/C blower resistor that controls the blower speeds. This component is supplied power all the time and only the switch controls the motor speed. If the resistor terminals where the resistors are touched together...

Try to hold down the lock button for 5 seconds and while holding it down also press the panic button once. Try this and see if it does the trick? If not then look in the owners manual for remote...

The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...