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When you turn on the turn signal on the right side do you get a light in front and rear come on but not blink? Do not have headlights on at this time. Replace the right front turn signal bulb...

Hi there: You are correct about having major mechanical problems occur after 150,000 miles. However, with a vehicle like the Dodge Challenger; what's really the potential problem is how hard that vehicle was driven for the last 7 years. It's...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Dodge Challenger. From what you've described it sounds like you may have a different sensor than what the auto parts store has listed. If you go to the dealer you would be able...

The handle and lock can come seperate and if lock is damaged then you would need to have the lock rekeyed to your old key or you will have seperate door and ignition key. A dealer or locksmith will have...

If you are lucky, there may just be some damage to the alternator and/or some fusible links may have been blown. I know it's not much help now, but I strongly advise people NOT to jump start their cars...

If you can select all other gears but 2nd, then the issue is likely to be internal to the transmission (as opposed to the clutch). To be sure, the external shift mechanism should be inspected but if that checks out,...

Sorry to hear about that. Yes, that is repairable (replaceable) and a certified mechanic from YourMechanic will be glad to perform the repair during a mobile visit. The relevant service to request is door lock cylinder replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-does-not-lock-or-open-inspection). Once on...

A mechanic cannot determine ANYTHING about how the clutch has been used, or the failure mode of any part of the clutch mechanism, based on the condition, wear pattern, or anything of the sort relative to the vehicle's tires. There...

The leak detection pump is part of your car's evaporative emissions control system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/evaporative-emission-control-canister-replacement). The pump assembly is attached to the vehicle's vapor canister. To replace it you have to remove the retaining bolts and the 2 wire electrical connector...

Hi there. One of the issues with the Uconnect system on newer Dodge / Chrysler vehicles is the confusion on how to completely disable the system; so it won't interrupt music or other communication. The truth is there is no...

Hello, thank you for writing in. It certainly sounds like the vehicle is losing electrical power, which is an almost definite sign that the alternator has failed. It is solely responsible for providing electrical power to the vehicle while driving....

Without actually hearing the noise, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of your concern. It could be low oil pressure, valve adjustment, bearing failure, etc. I suggest having a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, determine the exact...

Hello. Typically ABS braking systems do not lock up unless there is a preexisting issue going on. The most common cause is a lack of brake fluid in the system. If you are losing brake fluid then you need to...

It sounds like the engine computer is in failure management mode. If the check engine light is on then you need to have the codes scanned and then have the codes received diagnosed to see what caused the computer to...

The radiator fan is computer controlled and you would need to have the computer scanned to see if the fan is having a computer or sensor problem or the fan relay is stuck in the on position. The fan has...

Hi there. Typically when you have oil pressure issues like this, it is due to one of two common causes. Either the oil pump or oil pump sensor is faulty or you have an obstruction inside the filter. Since you...

A common failure for these systems is water intrusion into the camera. If you look closely at the lens and see a droplet of water inside the camera, moisture has made it's way into the unit and may have caused...

The Code refers to the dual stage oil pump that your car has. One reported fix has been to simply use the OEM (dealer supplied) oil filter as opposed to aftermarket filters. Among the other possible causes of the code...

Hi there. The noise sounds like the control arm bushings are worn and making the suspension walk around. Jack up the vehicle and check the suspension on the rear for any looseness and if there is any broken or damaged...

Hi there. The code C2219 is coming up for the computer not able to communicate with the electronic power steering unit. Check all of the wiring from the power steering unit to the computer and make sure that the wires...