Q: electrical problems

Hi! When a vehicle's engine will crank over at normal speed but won't start, it is lacking fuel or ignition spark. The test that is performed to check for correct fuel pressure involves attaching a gauge to the fuel rail...

I would recommend having an engine diagnostic performed on your vehicle by a qualified technician. This inspection would start by determining what trouble codes have been stored in the vehicle's PCM. Once these trouble codes are determined the repair procedure...

A lot of times, when you're installing a ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) into the lower control arm and trying to tighten the nut to lock in the ball joint shaft, the shaft will spin if you do not have enough pressure...

Hi there: In most cases a grinding noise is caused by lack of lubrication or metal-to-metal contact. It's commonly a sign of damage to wheel bearings, or suspension components. The best way to correctly diagnose this issue is to have...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2004 Cadillac SRX to overheat after driving for 15-20 minutes. When head gaskets fail the most common signs are the coolant level dropping without visible leaks, white smoke from the tail pipe, and...

Hi There, I would suggest checking the ground connections and wiring to be sure there is proper connectivity. This is something that is very easy to overlook and can cause problems with getting the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) to come on...

Do you have any transmission fluid leaks or clutch hydraulic control leaks? If the transmission gear oil has leaked out, that can cause hard shifting. If no leaks are apparent, there are only two possible causes of what you describe:...

Hi Eric. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, it's not possible to correctly diagnose the root source of your warning lights remotely. The lights you've indicated - the ABS and Trac Off light are monitored and triggered by multiple vehicle...

You may have a shifter cable problem with the cable ends. The plastic cable end bushing deteriorate and fall apart causing this problem and may require the shift cable to be replaced. Check cable end where it connects to transmission...