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Low freon or refrigerant

A vehicle that is low on refrigerant will have an air conditioner that produces warm air, or air that matches the outside temperature.

Low fuel pressure

The fuel system requires a certain pressure to deliver the appropriate amount of fuel. The fuel must be drawn from the tank, which is generally lower than the engine, and pumped through the fuel lines

Low oil pressure

Oil requires a specific pressure in order to ensure that the engine is properly lubricated. If this pressure drops for extended periods of time, the engine may not receive enough oil and can lead to s

Low or flat tire

Tires can leak air for various reasons. As the air escapes, new problems can develop such as interference with braking and the vehicle pulling to one side.

Low transmission fluid

Lug Nut

A lug nut is a nut used to hold the wheel to a car's axle. Some lug nuts may be made as wheel locks. These nuts require a special attachment to remove.

Malfunction in the throttle position sensor

A malfunction in the throttle position sensor can give the ECU the wrong information about the amount of air entering the engine. The can cause the ECU to deliver the wrong amount of fuel, and either

Malfunctioning actuator

If one of the actuators controlling the blend doors fails, that blend door may send airflow to the wrong place.

Manual Transmission

A manual transmission is a style of transmission where the driver has direct control over the changing of gears. Automobiles with a manual transmission have a clutch pedal that disengages the gears i

MAP Sensor

The manifold absolute pressure, or MAP, sensor is a device that is used to measure the vacuum in the intake manifold. It sends a signal to the ECU to make adjustments based on the engine load.