Q: AC not working

With the car warm parking brake set and in park (automatic) neutral (manual shift) while on level ground check the transmission fluid level, it should be within the hashmarks. If it's low this could be your problem, the amount of...

Hi. This can happen for a number of reasons. It may be the transmission or it can be a braking system failure. If the vehicle will not move at all, even in neutral, then the brakes may be locked up....

The most likely cause is that oil leaked out of the gearbox, or as I would call it "manual transmission" or "transaxle" for front wheel drive vehicles, which caused the bearings in the transmission to seize due to lack of...

Hi there. This is almost always caused by a failing ignition switch. When it starts to fail and lose internal contact, this can cause these symptoms to occur. I always do a voltage drop test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-voltage-drop-test) on the switch to...

This could be either the ignition control module or the ECM which gives direction to the ignition control module. I would start by checking the power supply to the ignition control module to see if it is receiving any power...

Hello. From the symptoms you describe, it would appear that you have some sort of power steering fluid leak. If the fluid leaked out in less than a day, then it could even be a large leak. The power steering...

Hi there, thanks for writing to YourMechanic. It can be difficult to drive a vehicle with it stuck in reverse. The problem seems to be a plastic grommet that connects the gear shift assembly to the transmission. It sounds like...

Hello. I would say you are on the right track. Another good sign that your power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement) going out is a whine whenever you try to turn the steering wheel. Also, check the fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service) in your...

Hello - most likely, these creaking noises (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/creaking-noise-when-turning-the-steering-wheel-inspection) are coming from the front strut bearing plates. This is a common worn suspension noise, especially in cold weather. I would recommend a front suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) by a mobile, professional mechanic,...