Question:
My 99 Saturn has a miss and when I scanned the code, it was P0301 misfire at cylinder #1. What is the quickest way to check it?
ATS Adviser:
When testing a misfire code, there are several ways to do it depending on the type of misfire that you have. If it is a vacuum leak, you […]

Question:
I have this car that won’t start especially in the morning. Sometimes, if you crank it really long, it will finally start. When I tested the spark it seems to loose spark and quit after a few cranks. There is no codes or any light flashing in the dash. Anyways, I changed both crank sensor […]

Question:
My 97 Dodge Caravan has a problem on starting which always takes so long and sometimes no start. When I scanned for codes, I got P1282 coolant fault. I believe this has something to do with my coolant sensor being defective? How do I check it?
ATS Adviser:
That code actually pertains to your thermostat which could […]

Questions:
My cousin’s 1993 New Yorker digital gauges lights are coming on and off. When it is off, I can turn the ignition switch slightly to start position and the lights would come back. When I replaced the ignition switch, 2 terminal pins showed burnt heated color. After installing the switch, the same thing happens. Do […]

Question:
I have this 1993 Honda Accord with intermittent check engine light coming on. When I got the code, it was code 15 which means ignition output signal. This code is accompanied by occasional stalling. My friend mechanic who works from Honda dealership; advised me to replace the distributor which I did using a remanufactured one […]

Question:
I got this code P0133 rear oxygen sensor not switching. Since this car has too many miles, I decided to change the rear oxygen sensor including the CAT (catalytic converter). After doing all of these, the check engine light returned with the same code. I am now thinking of replacing the ecm (computer) but since […]

Question:
This truck quit working and when tested with carb cleaner spray, would start. Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter and thought it was the fix. Only ran a few minutes and quit again. When testing for spark, it seems spark would quit after continuous cranking. Color of the spark is not blue but orange which […]

Question:
This vehicle above has A CODE P0171 and caused the check engine light to come on. Reset code and replaced the TPS sensor and was road tested giving the same results. I tested the vacuum leak using a carb cleaner but no leaks were found. I am now contemplating of changing the mass sensor but […]