It takes about 2 hours. You can obtain an instant, detailed written quote, and schedule the repairs to suit your needs, by simply visiting YourMechanic’s valve cover gasket replacement service page. Once on that page, please click on "Get a...
I would suggest having the alternator checked to determine if it is receiving the proper amount of voltage from something called the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator regulates the charging voltage that the alternator produces, keeping it between 13.5 and...
Hi Lisa. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually when running lights stay on after turning off the vehicle, it's caused by one of two things. Either the light switch was left on the parking brake switch (the first click) or...
Hi Carlos. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The brake light and the battery light have nothing in common - in regards to the individual sensors that monitor them and detect mechanical or electrical faults. Sometimes when these two lights illuminate...
It sounds like you may have a bad gasket that may not have sealed correctly at the thermostat housing or potentially a small crack in the housing itself. I would suggest having a professional from Yourmechanic come to your location...
Hi Linda. Thanks for contacting us today. When both the hazard lights and turn signal lights are not working, it's commonly due to a faulty or exposed wire. If the relay and fuse you replaced were both damaged, I would...
The first thing to check is for any broken or loose vacuum lines going to the intake manifold or the main inlet air tube from MAF to the intake throttle body. Any air leaks will cause this problem or if...
Diagnostic Trouble Code P0430 means that the ECU is detecting below threshold performance from the catalytic converter. The ECU monitors the catalytic converter closely and when a low performance threshold is detected the Check Engine Light will illuminate. There are...
Hi Francisco. Thanks for contacting us today. When you have difficulty starting your car after the tank is full, it's usually due to a damaged fuel cap, vent tube or an EVAP system component. A full fuel tank requires pressure...
It would be normal for the oil pressure light to come on after the engine stalled. If the light came on before the engine stalled, or if it has been coming on while you are driving, that could be a...
Diagnostic Trouble Code P0430 means that the ECU is detecting below threshold performance from the catalytic converter. The ECU monitors the catalytic converter closely and when a low performance threshold is detected the Check Engine Light will illuminate. Although it...
The first thing to check for in any drivability problem is air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without being measured will lean out the system and cause problems. Look at all the rubber hoses and boots under...
The wrench symbol is your check engine light. Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor,...
Hi Chiakhaijin. thank you for contacting us tonight. The wrench light on the Suzuki is typically an indication that a mechanical fault has been detected or that routine maintenance or service is due. The torn boots would likely not trigger...
What you experienced is a short circuit. That short circuit could have caused a variety of effects including damage to the battery itself, the alternator, diodes and the numerous microprocessors on a vehicle such as those in the powertrain control...
What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...
If the check engine light is on and you have some preliminary indication that the "trouble code" implicates the engine cooling system, I would definitely consider that code as your first diagnostic clue. With regard to the temperature gauge, although...
It sounds like you may have a thermostat that could be stuck. As you know, the thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the coolant flows in and out of the motor from...
There might be a loose connection left in the wake of the repairs that you describe. The general procedure if your car's starter motor does not function at all is to first be sure the engine immobilizer system is not...
