Q: Converting manual transmission to automatic

Hello. It sounds like the key or the ignition switch could be having contact issues. There are contacts inside the ignition switch. To eliminate a worn key resistor, try another key and see if you have the same result. If...

Many different systems can cause a stalling malfunction on your vehicle. The most common are a fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), wiring fault or a crank (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement)/cam sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement). If the timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement)...

Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Chrysler LeBaron V6-3.0L. You are correct that fuel can gum up and the oil can form a varnish which coats parts of the engine over time. The best method for cleaning...

The computer should be scanned to see why the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) is on by a mechanic. The Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) is an indication that the computer has a fault in the systems that it monitors and has...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1981 Dodge D150 to not start. The most common would be the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), batter cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) or a wiring harness...

Hi there. The diesel particular filter captures the soot from the diesel burning off from the combustion chamber and keeps it from entering the atmosphere. You can remove the innards filter, but keep in mind that soot will be more...

Hi there. All luxury vehicles have a higher cost in maintenance. I recommend making a list of maintenance that you think would need to be done on a 2008 Porsche and call around to get estimates on the repair cost....

Hi there. When the car is climbing hills and the engine RPM goes up, but is slow to accelerate, it is due to the transmission downshifting to a lower gear ratio. However in some cases, the lack of acceleration can...

Hi there. Usually when you have a problem like this, it is caused by fuel system components that are clogged with excessive carbon build-up or deposits. This creates a restriction in the efficient flow of fuel and can cause the...