Q: Car overheating replaced thermostat. Wondering if ots the water pump. Flushed radiatior. Car wont turn over. Idles and stalls.

The engine computer would need to be scanned to see if the engine is misfiring. That would lead to a possible coil, or spark plug failure. Depending on your car's mileage, there may be a coil and plug issue. I...

Does the motor stop or is the location of where it blows out of change? What you may be experiencing is that, when accelerating, the intake manifold vacuum is decreased. Vacuum is used to change the vents from defrost to...

Hello there. Blinking lights are caused by several different faults with your 2005 Volvo S60. The most common causes would be the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), poor electrical connection, wiring harness faults, or a loose electrical connection. A qualified technician,...

Hello there, many different faults can cause your 2005 Honda Element to not start. Though you hear the fuel pump, this does not necessarily mean it has enough fuel pressure to start the engine. The most common causes of no...

Hi there. For the coolant light being on, check the coolant in the radiator and see if its low. If the fluid is low, then look around for any possible visible leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection). If there is no coolant leaks, then...

Hi There, A faulty gas cap can certainly case the check engine light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to come on, but will usually not cause performance issues. The shaking and lack of sound from the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) may suggest that the fuel...

If the symptoms occurred immediately after the engine conversion (from 2AZ to 1AZ), such problems can stem from incompatibility of engine computers and controls. If this modification of the engine was performed at a regular Toyota dealership though they may...

Hello, thank you for writing in. A black goo coming from the air conditioning compressor is more commonly known as "black death". It occurs when the refrigerant in the air system breaks down and is no longer the chemical it...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There have been many similar complaints about this model and others. The issue may be caused by several different components, and you will want to check into each of them. To begin, you will...