Q: Do i have to have a ground cable to my chassis on my ford edge 07

Hello there, thanks for writing in. The spider gears are only used when you are turning left or right, unless you have two differently-sized tires on the same axle, in which then the spider gears will turn all the time....

Hey there. Considering the burning smell, there may be a problem in the hydraulic circuit of the clutch system. A failing clutch master (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-master-cylinder-replacement) or slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement) can cause the problems you are having. To have this diagnosed more...

There are a number of Sprinter-specific issues to check here: make sure power door lock fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) isn't blown (safety interlock), check glow plug module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/glow-plugs-replacement), and make sure the ignition key hasn't lost its security setting (try an alternate,...

Hello there, many different faults that can cause your 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara to die after starting. The most common would be the power brake booster, vacuum leak, exhaust leak, fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), wiring harness fault, oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), or...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You can put any Nissan or Toyota axle on the vehicle. If you use a different rear axle, you will need to switch the yoke to match the drive shaft and you may...

Hi there. It sounds like there could be a fault with the strut mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/suspension-strut-mount-replacement), strut assembly, outer tie rod, ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), or control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement). Recheck for proper torquing of the control arm that you installed and inspect...

Hi there. For the engine revving up and the vehicle slowing down, the transmission could be slipping. Check the transmission fluid and see if its full and red in color. If the fluid is full, then the transmission could be...

Hello. It sounds like you have bad positive battery cable. When the cable fails it creates a lot of internal resistance that will cause this. I would usually do a voltage drop test of positive cable to verify this. It...

Hi Kevin. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases, this type of problem is caused by a damaged blend door or actuator, which is responsible for directing the flow of hot air to certain zones when activated. Whether it's...