What does the “tire pressure sensor fault” mean in the me... (2024)

The emergency brake activates itself, doesn’t feel safe

Talk to your dealer to check if your vehicle qualifies for recall RC-R01-15 to reprogram your transmission and engine control modules. Since your parking brake is electronic, it may be fixed with this recall. The dealer will verify your vehicle...

How do I turn on the fog lights?

If your car is equipped with fog lights, you can use them to provide better visibility when driving in foggy, misty and rainy conditions. These are secondary lights that are tied to your primary headlight system, but aren’t technically part...

car wont start

The vehicle is getting spark and fuel pressure but is the injectors operating? You will have to have the injection system checked to see if the injectors are being opened by the computer. I have seen these cars get spark...

CEL transmission slipping

Hi there. You definitely appear to have a voltage issue with the vehicle. From what you are can be a bad connection at the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), a failing alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), or most commonly a bad ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement). I usually...

Heater blows luke warm air.

The [heater core]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater core which then uses this warm coolant to heat the inside of the car with the help of the blower...

Why is my car making a rattling noise when i accelerate

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having a catalytic converter issue. When the catalyst inside of the unit fails, it can chip off into chunks and rattle around in the case. The sound amplifies when the...

The VDC LIGHTS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS LIGHT UP IN THE DASH BOARD

Hi there. Anytime you see a check engine light or other warning light illuminate on the dashboard, it is due to a fault being stored in the ECU of your Nissan. The fault code typically indicates that a system or...

How important are rear sway bar links ?

Rear sway bars are to help the rear of the vehicle to be stable when driving around turns or maneuvers and when towing another vehicle. The sway bar should not affect the vehicle when hitting bumps unless the links or...

I just bought a new battery, but periodically, my car would not start, this was in late winter.

You may be right about some kind of drain, or it could be that the alternator is functioning, but is weak. Either way a charging system test should reveal the problem. A technician can hook an ammeter up to the...

Understanding Tire Service Descriptions: Speed Rating and Load Index

There There never seems to be a shortage of questions you are asked when you inquire about tires. What size do you need? What speed rating do you require? How will you be using them? What load index do you...

What Are Run-Flat Tires?

Run-Flat Run-Flat tires, as their name implies, are able to support the weight of a vehicle with no air in them at all. This protects the rims of a vehicle and makes the repair of the tire significantly easier. A...

Can I Safely Add Camber to My Wheels?

It’s It’s increasingly common to see “tuner” cars (or less commonly, pickup trucks) with extreme camber settings — in other words, with wheels and tires that are noticeably tilted relative to vertical. Some owners may wonder whether changing their camber...