Q: Can't lock car

All of these problems are most likely linked together by a faulty wheel speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-wheel-speed-sensor). If the ABS light is on, a fault will be stored pointing to the faulty wheel speed sensor. You may want to enlist the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. By reading your description of the overheating issues, I'd tend to agree that the radiator fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fan-clutch) may be the culprit of your overheating issues. However, one thing to check into is whether there...

Hi There, As you may know, there are a multitude of engine oils on the market all claiming to be the "best" and prolonging the life of your car's engine. One of the main questions you will be asked when...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse to have issues dying right after start up. You have done well in replacing parts so far, before any more parts are replaced the vehicle needs to be fully...

It is possible that the overheating itself is causing the radiator pressure cap to open prematurely, causing coolant to overflow from the coolant reservoir onto the ground. Consequently, the overheating problem should be diagnosed and resolved first to see if...

Hi there. When it comes to rebuilding an engine and buying an engine that is rebuilt, there could be different cost when it comes to the job. When rebuilding the engine, there are engine kits that are in need to...

There are small bus computers in your vehicle that control multiple items throughout the car. There is a bus controller in each door on the car. It is possible that the door that is leaking water inside it is causing...

There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty...

Hi Erica. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It really depends on the root source of the no power issue that would determine how long a diagnostic inspection would take. Our professional mechanics always try to gain as much information about...