Q: Car started and then died

While you can use the tuning knob, the seek button or the scan button to find stations to listen to, you can also program in your favorite stations so you can listen to them without having to cycle through the...

Starting your engine is not as simple as turning the key and cranking it. There are several things that you should do before hand to ensure safety for both you and your passengers, and those around you. Here’s what you...

The vehicle identification number, or VIN, for your car gives a lot of information about the vehicle. You’ll also need it for titling purposes, for insurance and in many other situations. The information contained in the VIN includes where it...

I would have the car scanned with an ABS scan tool (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-light-is-on-inspection) to have the problem diagnosed.

Hi there. If this came on as the fuel in the tank was very low then it can cause some false codes. You can add more fuel and drive it for a few days to see if it will reset....

There is an actuator that controls the vent doors inside the system that open and close to direct air flow. When this is not working properly, this can improperly engage different vents intermittently or sometimes not at all. I would...

Hi there. Your vehicle shutting down while driving, after replacing a faulty CKP (crankshaft position sensor) and the ECM (engine control module) recognizing a P0335 circuit malfunction, leads me to believe the replacement CKP sensor may be faulty (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). Sometimes,...

This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...

Hi - the "Reduced Engine Power (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-reduced-engine-power-warning-light-mean)" message is an "aggregate message", sort of like "Check Engine", which can be caused by both engine or transmission problems. Engine performance is cut back, in theory to avoid further damage. First task...