Q: Car turns over but as soon as you put foot on accelerator it dies 2003 BMW

Many different problems, including the battery, can prevent a vehicle from starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection). If the vehicle does not start and does not crank, suspect a problem with the charging/starting system. If you are uncertain as to the cause of your...

The alternator in your car charges your battery with the assistance from the voltage regulator which is something that regulates the amount of voltage being sent to the battery via the charging from the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). It's function is to...

Hello. If this all started after the alternator was replaced, then that is more than likely the problem. If the alternator is defective and has an internal bearing failure then this will occur. Also, if the alternator is not mounted...

Generally, misfires are caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft position sensor, spark plugs, spark plug wires or ignition modules...

This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For example, if the...

At 60 thousand miles, your car should have had a major service that includes inspecting a lot of the parts that may be suspect. Spark plugs, filters, vacuum lines, would normally be checked and the problem might be located then....

Hi there. We are not quite clear as to what issue you are having with your Jaguar S-Type, so if you could clarify what issues you need help with or what repairs we might suggest, it would be very helpful...

Hi There, It sounds like your vehicle may be a bit low on transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or you may potentially have a bad transmission control solenoid. As you know, the transmission works on hydraulic pressure built up from the fluid...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Considering the age and the mileage on the vehicle, it is not impossible for a few of these components to be going out at once. If the check engine light remains on, you will...