Toyota Prius: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis

While your Toyota Prius’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad.  Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle.  There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more

Toyota Hilux: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis

While your Toyota Hilux’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad.  Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle.  There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more

Toyota Camry: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis

While your Toyota Camry’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad.  Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle.  There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more

P0031: O2 Sensor → Heater Control Circuit → Low (B1S1)

P0031 is a fairly common OBD II trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it applies to any vehicle made since 1996. As far as trouble codes go, this is a relatively easy one to diagnose. It is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, or a wiring issue.     Table of Contents 1. P0031 Definition 2. P0031 … Read more

Nissan Juke: VDC Off → Diagnosis

reading time:  4 minutes Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is the name for Nissan’s traction/stability control system.  It is a relatively advanced form of stability control. The VDC system has the ability to apply the brakes to any one the Juke’s wheels, and can alter the engine speed.  This combination of control over the vehicle … Read more

Nissan NV200: VDC Off → Diagnosis

reading time:  4 minutes Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is the name for Nissan’s traction/stability control system.  It is a relatively advanced form of stability control. The VDC system has the ability to apply the brakes to any one the NV200’s wheels, and can alter the engine speed.  This combination of control over the vehicle … Read more

Nissan Versa: VDC Off → Diagnosis

reading time:  4 minutes Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is the name for Nissan’s traction/stability control system.  It is a relatively advanced form of stability control. The VDC system has the ability to apply the brakes to any one the Versa’s wheels, and can alter the engine speed.  This combination of control over the vehicle … Read more

Nissan Rogue: VDC Off → Diagnosis

reading time:  4 minutes Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is the name for Nissan’s traction/stability control system.  It is a relatively advanced form of stability control. The VDC system has the ability to apply the brakes to any one the Rogue’s wheels, and can alter the engine speed.  This combination of control over the vehicle … Read more