Q: Everything works but brake light

Engines that are considered twin camshaft engines will have individual separate camshafts for the exhaust and intake valves on a cylinder head instead of a single camshaft to operate both the intake and exhaust valves (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/exhaust-pressure-control-valve) in a cylinder head....

The Intelligent Key detection Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light can illuminate for two reasons: 1. The Intelligent Key is left outside of the vehicle when the ignition switch is moved to ACC or ON. 2....

Although I haven't seen it very often, broken springs can happen. The springs are usually made of hardened steel. They help stabilize the strut and keep the car at the appropriate ride height. If the spring breaks, the rear of...

Hi there. The fact that the catalytic converter was glowing red hot does not mean it was bad. Removing the converter completely can sometimes cause more issues with the car, as it effects the sensor readings. The fact that the...

Hi there. The 1993 Northstar intake is made of magnesium, and has a different system for "blowout" or backfiring protection. It has been used by some folks who have had bad experiences with the "plastic" intake manifolds. There will be...

Unfortunately, this is not a service that YourMechanic offers at this time. This task is best handled by a collision repair (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-to-do-after-a-major-car-accident) estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. They are trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and...

Hi there - from your description, it is hard to tell whether you need the [camshaft position sensor](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-camshaft-position-sensor-last, or the camshaft position actuator (sometimes called the variable valve timing actuator or solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/variable-valve-timing-vvt-solenoid-replacement)). Please forward the problem codes (Pxxxx) for...

Hello, thank you for writing in. It is impossible to give a proper quote without knowing exactly what is wrong with the vehicle. Overheating may be caused by a clog, a bad water pump, a failed thermostat, or more complex...

If you have white smoke out of the exhaust and are not getting low on coolant then you may have a cylinder that is low on compression or not firing. Have the misfiring cylinder compression checked on that side of...