Q: Ball joint fell off

Paying close attention to your gauges while driving is a great way to monitor your vehicle and ensure that it is running efficiently. I have actually come across this concern during other experiences with Chevy Express vans. When the van...

Out of those options, I'd say buy the '04 RAV4 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance/toyota-rav4/?year=2004&mileage=100000). The earlier ones had some problems with the oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-oxygen-sensor) and catalytic converters (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter). The '04's really didn't. I'd say get yourself an '04. They are really well...

The fuel pump is commanded on by the ECM. If it runs all the time, then this is a fault with the computer rather than the fuel pump. Good power and ground connections should be verified at the ECM, but...

Hi there. Check to see where you have grounded the wires to the lights on the front of the vehicle. It sounds like that all of the lights are being grounded on the same terminal. This is why the headlights...

Hello, the hub bearing could be failing. I would not drive the vehicle until it is inspected for the noise. This bearing is connected to your wheel and tire. If you'd like, a certified Your Mechanic Technician can come...

Hi there. If you're transmission is slipping out of reverse, this is typically an indicator of a bad sensor; but not the mechanical transmission. You might want to have a professional mechanic complete a diagnostic scan to download all error...

Hi there. A faulty solenoid or motor on the transfer case, an inoperative front differential actuator, or simply a bad switch could all cause the 4WD light to illuminate on your dash. It's a good idea to have an inspection...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The clanking noise is likely associated with the brake system or the CV joints. You will want these inspected first before looking to anything else. CV joints wear down and fall out of alignment....

The fact that you have been driving the vehicle with the defective clutch master cylinder would not have caused the clutch problem if you would have had it fixed as soon as the problem was evident. The clutch was not...