Q: Cannot get the emergency brake cable from the emergency bracket underneath car

If the engine dies while driving and it is associated with an electrical service light, the issue is almost certainly the alternator. I would recommend having your starting system inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-starts-and-then-dies-inspection) for faults by a technician from YourMechanic. If the...

It seems that your Nissan may have an issue with the emergency flasher switch or perhaps the flasher relay itself. This is definitely both an electrical issue and safety issue that should be resolved as soon as possible. As you...

It sounds like the power steering has a low fluid level condition. Check the power steering fluid. If it is low, you have a leak. If the pump doesn't have enough fluid it will make a strong whining noise that...

Hello. Most of the time when you get a cam code on this engine it is because of a crank sensor issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor). I would replace the crank sensor first. If the problem persists then the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-timing-chain) will...

You need to have the engine computer scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to see what trouble code is stored. Not all codes will cause the engine to run bad or cause a noticeable problem. For instance, a trouble code could be triggered by...

There are two common failures on most vehicles. The most common is known as a sway bar end link. Almost all cars have them and when they go bad, they produce loud noises that sound like the car is about...

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are a few components that can cause these issues. The easiest part to inspect for proper function is the drive belt(s). If these are slipping, stretching, or breaking they will slip and can cause...

This is most likely related to a faulty or sticking thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) or a bad coolant fan relay switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement). As you know, the thermostat regulates the coolant flow in and out of the engine and keeps the circulation of...

Hi there. If you noticed a large hole on the side of the engine's block and it's leaking a lot of oil, it is highly likely that a connecting rod snapped and "windowed" the block. Unfortunately, there is no repair...