Q: Car won't start

Hi. Usually a high pitched noise would narrow the diagnosis down to either a pulley issue or belt issue. I recommend having a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, listen to the noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loud-screeching-noise-when-i-start-the-car-inspection) to see why your car...

Oil leaks are common especially as vehicles get older. The smoke you see/smell is from the oil falling on hot metal from the engine running. As the oil burns off you see the smoke and get the odor. Once we...

It doesn't matter how premium the cover is. It still holds moisture in, and that mold is growing on there. That is just the way that it goes. You can easily wipe it off with any kind of wax and...

Fuel pressure and ignition spark need to be checked. Also, having fault codes checked in the engine computer is also necessary as hard faults that may prevent the vehicle starting could be stored. A faulty ground will generally be accompanied...

Your vehicle is in limp mode to prevent engine damage from the overheating. I suggest you let the motor cool for a while before trying to drive it again, if at all. I also suggest having a certified technician, like...

Hi there. It sounds like there is a possibility of a fault with the MAP sensor system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/manifold-absolute-pressure-sensor-map-sensor-replacement) for the P0108 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p0108-obd-ii-trouble-code-manifold-air-pressure-map-barometric-pressure-sensor-circuit-high-voltage-input-problem-by-john-nelson), an EGR fault for the P0401 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0401-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-malfunction-by-jay-safford), and a catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) fault for the P0420 code...

Hi there. The code P2127 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2127-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-e-circuit-low-by-spencer-clayton) is coming on for the throttle position sensor being disconnected or not communicating with the ECM (computer). Check the throttle position sensor to see if the resistance changes when the throttle is opened and...

Hi There, Generally, the check engine light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor (as...

The fan clutch on most vehicles take less than an hours labor to replace. You would need to supply the vehicle year, make and model with engine size to get a more accurate labor for this job.