Q: Car cranks over about 4 times and then acts like it hydrolock but there no spark plugs in the cylinder

When the scanner will not connect, usually the first thing we look for is a blow fuse or lack of power at the OBD2 connector. The most common cause of being unable to connect to the car is an issue...

Hello. To do a thorough inspection a mechanic would need to be able to start the car. This allows him/her to check all of the electrical systems and to also drive the vehicle to see if they can detect any...

Have the battery tested professionally if you have not already done so. A battery can show 12 volts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-the-voltage-of-a-car-battery) while the car is off, but drop to a low voltage while trying to start the vehicle which is a sign...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2013 Honda Accord. The conditions may be normal if you run too many accessories when at idle. First, have the alternator tested to see if it can put out the maximum amperage...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, there are several possibilities for your vehicle's poor handling. The fact you have had your vehicle's front end checked, tie-rod ends replaced, and the alignment performed all leads me to believe that...

Hey there. If you bring the number one cylinder up on its compression stroke and crankshaft set to top dead center, then take off the distributor cap to see if the distributor rotor is pointing to number one cylinder on...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You may have several issues going on at once. With the mileage of the vehicle being just over 100,000 miles, you may want to consider several maintenance procedures and updates. When it comes to...

You will need to remove the original idler pulley and install the new one and see if it turns freely and does not interfere at all. You will need to use the next longer serpentine belt to make room for...

Vibration on braking is typically due to excessive thickness variation in the brake rotor, pad defects, or excessive rotor runout as the rotor sits on the wheel hub. As installed on the wheel hub, rotor run-out should be measured by...