Q: Car won't start.lights don't comeon

The engine block heater helps heat up your engine during very cold weather. If your vehicle has the engine block heater, you should always use it when starting your car in extremely cold conditions. Here’s how. Locate the engine block...

If the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) are coated in oil, that can cause a rough cold start or idle. The engine is burning oil in cylinders 1, 2, and 3. The most typical cause is from worn valve guides. The intake...

Hi there. If the fuel is only a year old, then it should be fine to drive off and fill up with fresh gas as it runs out. If you really want to get the fuel out of the tank,...

Hello: In most cases, this problem is caused by a short in the ignition cylinder. It's possible that perhaps you have a grounding issue or that one of the multiple wires from the main relay are continuing to supply power...

The anti-theft indicator is supposed to come on for three seconds when the ignition key is cycled, then go out. Since you said the indicator went out, it doesn't sounds like the anti-theft system is the problem. If you have...

Hello - there are a couple of possibilities for the "failure to relearn" of the new throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-throttle-position-sensor-by-mia-bevacqua)". If engine management recognizes an invalid parameter during the relearn process (low system voltage, AC compressor kicking on, etc.), it...

Hi there. Overall, a Honda Odyssey is a pretty reliable and dependable. In most cases, routine service and maintenance will extend the life of your vehicle significantly. If your car is running rough and depending on the mileage of your...

If they all stopped working at the same time, that raises the possibility of a "common" failure such as a circuit opening relay, fuse, fusible link, common ground, and so forth. Note though that if a "fuse" blows, it's not...

There should only be power to the solenoid if the key is in the start position. If 12 volts are measured at the solenoid with no key in the ignition, there is a short circuit. If the solenoid is powered,...