The status of the oxygen sensors is unrelated to the present no start. Overheating has the potential to cause head gasket leaks and valve and piston damage. You should measure cylinder compression to rule out low compression as a cause...
A code scan of your airbag system will reveal why the light is on. Further diagnostic and research will determine which components needs to have a repair. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic can assist you in diagnosis...
If the engine presently runs and accelerates (in park or neutral), your description, particularly of the loud noise followed by lack of movement, makes me think something has broken within the transmission or drive train. Given the marked symptoms, the...
Hello. Most of the time the issue is in the wire coming from the battery to the alternator. This small wire has a tendency to fail and have high resistance. This needs to be checked first. If that is not...
Hi there. It is highly probable that you have a faulty main relay or an exposed electrical connection or bad ground to the fuse panel that is causing this issue. However, it could also be problem with the ECU itself;...
If the noise did not start until after the alignment was done then you need to return to see if they left something loose or have an explanation for the noise. If you had a tire rotation then a tire...
If there is underhood smoke, that can signify that something is leaking. Typically, that will be engine coolant or engine oil. Some leaks can be relatively easy to fix. If that is your circumstance, it will be advantageous to get...
Hello. A popping / clunking noise when moving in reverse can be caused by many things. Two of the most common causes for those symptoms are worn axles or motor mounts. The axles are the joints that transmit power from...
Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing issues with the hazard button. If the button is buzzing and causing the lights to malfunction that may be an indicator that it is sticking, or...
Hey there. You may have a brake leak or be low on brake fluid. However, if you are low on fluid, you may have a leak. Brake fluid does not go anywhere therefore is should never get low or become...
The Problem with your car is the shift interlock release latch is broken and is a common problem with these cars. The interlock release is located under the shifter and can be replaced fairly easily with a new metal part....
If you found the leak and the rack and pinion is leaking then you will need to replace it due to most repairs require specialized tools and training to rebuild or repair steering rack and pinions. If it pressure hose...
Hi Hhh, Thank you for contacting YourMechanic! To set up the quote for the oil gasket leak for your vehicle, we need some extra information in order to get you the most up-to-date prices on parts and labor. Please go...
Hi there. When oil is changed, the filter is removed and less than 2 oz. of residual oil will remain in oil lines and throughout the motor. When it's added and the new filter is not primed (meaning not filled...
For the cylinder that has excessive oil in it, the oil is either coming in for the piston rings being worn or the valve guide is leaking on the intake valve causing the engine to consume the oil. If the...
Hello. It is likely one of the plastic panels under your car making the dragging noise. The plastic panels I suspect are the wheel well covers and the splash guard underneath the car. One of them could be dragging or...
Hello - perhaps a better way to say it would be "less optimal" - water being the worst. The Audi coolant, one of the "low phosphate" coolant variety, allows longer service intervals in all aluminum component systems. Best to stick...
Hi there. Check the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) to see if they have burn spots on them. Switch them out with cylinders that are firing. If the other cylinders do not fire now, then the spark plugs need replaced. If the...
Hello. Most of the time on this vehicle the issue is caused by a failure in the fan control module. It typically has an internal short that causes this. I usually test the circuit to make sure that the computer...
Hello. If your car is throwing over 20 codes, then I would stop driving the vehicle and have it serviced as soon as possible. That many codes at once is a potential indicator of a serious issue, even if the...
