In an age where it seems every moment is tied to a schedule, the last thing you need is to find yourself stranded when your car doesn't crank due to...
Hi There, A few different things will usually cause the vehicle to start and then die. A bad ignition coil can cause this if it is beginning to fail, resulting in intermittent starting problems. A dirty or faulty mass air...
The noise is probably a consequence of an improper installation of the aftermarket parts and/or the parts are incompatible (inappropriate) for the vehicle design. Generally speaking aftermarket replacement parts are less desirable than OEM parts. Once you start installing vehicle...
If your transmission is overfilled, I would recommend having a transmission fluid service to ensure that the fluid level is correct. Consider YourMechanic as this service can be completed at your home or office.
Hi there. When the AC blows warm air, it's typically due to one of three problems; a refrigerant leak, a damaged AC compressor or other AC condenser is clogged with debris. Due to the fact that multiple possible issues could...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Hitting a curb can cause damage to the tire, rim, and axle. Evaluating the damage on the drivers front tires is the first step. The tire may be damaged. The rim may now be...
If the charging system is malfunctioning this can cause the computer to go into failsafe mode and limit speed so you can safely get off the road. You will need to have the system checked and scanned to see if...
Hi there. The sound you heard was likely a lower coolant hose popping or the radiator itself splitting, causing the coolant to rapidly exit the system. This is a rather serious problem, so I would highly recommend having a professional...
If you had a warning light that was attributed to a crankshaft position failure or cam sensor, and you replaced the sensor, it is likely that the electrical harness connected to that sensor is damaged or the source or your...
The code P0741 is a problem with the torque convertor overdrive solenoid or it related wiring. you will need to have the transmission tested for the code to isolate the actual cause to see if the solenoid in transmission or...
Hi Yasmany. Symptoms are always a good source of information to begin a diagnosis, but an onsite inspection is always best to correctly diagnose an overheating problem. Generally speaking, when a vehicle is under acceleration, additional fuel is sprayed into...
It sounds like you may have some other issue related to a misfire. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of...
As you probably know, the battery saver mode will come on when there is a problem in the charging system. If the charging system isn't working, with a new battery you can drive the car for several hours and a...
The best way to resolve this issue is to do a full oil change on the vehicle and if possible an oil flush. This would involve removing the oil drain plug to allow all the contaminated fluid to drain out....
There are many different locations of freeze plugs on the engine and they would all take different amounts of labor to access to replace them. You will need to be specific of the location of the one needing replaced to...
It sounds like your starter may be drawing too much power from the battery, resulting in the fuse popping every time you start the vehicle. This may happen as a result of bad wiring or potentially a bad starter solenoid....
Hi Aaron. Typically when a motor is replaced, the ECU is reprogrammed by a dealership to ensure that the sensors on the engine communicate with the ECU correctly. If this step is not completed, problems like you have described will...
It is normal for the brakes to go down about 4 inches when starting the car with foot on the brakes but not for the brakes to go to the floor. If it goes all the way to the floor...
Hi John. The brake master cylinder serves as the main valve that pushes brake fluid through the brake lines so that the brake calipers can squeeze the pads against the rotors. It functions by pushing a metal rod through a...
