Q: Cars making a clicking noise but won't start

The brake master cylinder on your car has two internal chambers and it sounds like you have one of them failing or you have a major fluid leak. The first thing to look at is if the fluid is low...

The code P1509 is a problem with the idle air control valve or circuit. The most common failure is an idle air control valve internal short. It is possible that the valve may need to be replaced. I recommend having...

It sounds to me like the latching mechanism isn't doing its job properly, probably requiring replacement. I would have a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, verify the issue and replace the latch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/trunk-latch-replacement) if necessary.

Hi there. Most of the time, overheating issues (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat) are caused by a radiator leak, leak in the coolant lines, or a failed thermostat. The worse case scenario is that you'd have a blown head gasket. However, if you're seeing...

This can happen for a wide variety of reasons. Unfortunately, without additional detail this cannot be diagnosed properly without inspecting the car. I would recommend having a certified expert, such as one from YourMechanic, come to your home to diagnose...

Hi there. It sounds like there may be compression leaking past the cylinder head gasket into the cooling system. Does the vehicle overheat? Has it ever overheated? How does the engine run on a cold start? A good inspection by...

Hello. When you get this code it is because the computer is seeing that the valve timing is off. Most of the time this is a timing solenoid issue. It can also be caused by low engine oil, a sensor...

Hi There, These codes indicate that the signal from the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) is weak or inconsistent. You do not need to replace the entire throttle body and should be able to fix this by replacing the throttle position...

Hi there. When a car is hard to start when it is warmed up or hot, it's typically due to a fuel system issue; ranging from a mass air flow sensor that is faulty, clogged fuel injectors or a throttle...