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Experiencing an engine knock is not a problem to be taken lightly. Typically when an engine begins to produce a knocking sound, it is a good indication that there is some sort of internal engine damage already going on. This,...
Some of the things that a technician might suspect and decide to test on your Kia would be the cam timing (timing belt might have jumped), crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor) function, engine compression, and fuel pressure. Using a scan tool...
It sounds like you have mold or mildew in the system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-does-the-air-coming-through-my-ac-vents-smell-bad). The most likely place for it to grow is on the evaporator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-car-s-air-conditioning-work) itself. That component gets very cold and humidity forms condensation on it. That moisture along...
Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you have timing chain related problems for sure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-timing-chain). The central component, your timing chain, which maintains a critical relationship between the crankshaft, and the camshafts on your engine, has likely chewed...
Hello there, many faults will cause a knocking noise in your 2002 BMW 325i. The most common is the driveshaft, drive axles, differential gears, transmission mount, or the rear struts. A qualified Technicians such as one from YourMechanic will be...
Hello. Transmission fluid pressure switches are usually mounted directly on the transmission. However, there does not appear to be any sort of transmission fluid pressures switches on that vehicle, only solenoids. It may be possible that the sensor is built...
Hi there: Although the O2 sensors can cause intermittent starting problems, one of the most overlooked components that can trigger this OBD-II error codes and cause the issues you're describing is a camshaft position sensor, or the electrical harness attached...
Hi there. It sounds like the drive belt broke and now the vehicle has overheated. It definitely needs to be inspected to determine the extent of the damage. I suggest having a qualified technician perform an inspection to avoid replacing...
To pinpoint and resolve the fault, the vehicle will have to be inspected. If you request a check engine light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) a certified mechanic from YourMechanic (https://www.yourmechanic.com) would use a code scanner to retrieve the diagnostic trouble code(s) from...
An An integral part of your vehicle's EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system is the EVP position sensor. This sensor has the important job of figuring out where the gate is positioned in order to allow gases to pass through to...
Your Your ABS system works both by means of electricity and hydraulic pressure. Fluid levels need to be monitored at all times, and that is the job of the ABS fluid level sensor. Located in the master cylinder, the ABS...