Q: Car's hood not opening

Your windows can be opened in a number of ways – you can use the power window switch, or you can use the manual key in the driver side door lock. You can also use the remote to open your...

There are some common problems that I have come across with older Hondas that may be leading to the issue with the car turning over but not starting. First I would suspect that the main relay has developed bad connections,...

I would recommend having a knowledgable technician thoroughly inspect the vehicle to determine exactly where the leaks are coming from. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) A leaking pan gasket would require removal of the oil pan. A leaking rack and pinion will most likely...

They say it's temporary to cover their own butts so you don't sue them. I have actually used stuff like that. I used a version from the company called, "Slime," and I put it in my wife's tires. I've just...

Hi there. You would need to test the fuel pressure to make sure it is producing enough pressure. Check spark to the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) to see if it is a strong spark, and check the injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) to make...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Most ancillary electrical items (like tail lights, instrument panel lights and tag lights) are actually controlled through an electrical relay box. On your Ford Expedition, there is usually a main relay control box (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-electronic-control-relay)...

I think you probably have a bad alternator. If you car starts, it's not the ECU. It could be the mass air flow sensor(MAF) but that has already been eliminated. You could have a clogged fuel filter which means it's...

Check the ballast resistor for the headlights and see if it has a burned wire or loose connection. If not, then the ballast resistor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ballast-resistor-replacement) needs replaced for the headlights. A ballast resistor will balance the power to the headlights...

If the engine does not reach operating temperature in a certain time the computer will go into open loop and may even lock out the overdrive if the problem continues. You will need to check engine codes to do pinpoint...