Q: Have a problem with my car

Hello. I strongly suggest having the ABS system evaluated by a technician. There are components that could fail which will cause the ABS light to illuminate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-light-is-on-inspection) such as the wheel speed sensor, the abs module, or a hydraulic issue....

GE makes a whole range and you might check out their options at any good auto-parts store. I know they sell a bunch of different ones. Of course, the brighter they are, the faster they are going to burn out....

Low compression in a cylinder can be from different things. The piston and its rings, the valves leaking, a head gasket leaking, or a cam lobe worn. A broken spring for a valve may also be the problem. If you...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Ford E-150. The noise may be the engine is pinging from pre-ignition. This can be due to ignition timing that is too far advanced. Another possibility is that the EGR valve is not...

Hi there. What a conundrum. However, all is not lost. I believe you may have already had a concern in the making prior to the scissor incident. You mentioned that the phone wasn't getting a good connection through the power...

Hi There, It sounds like you may potentially have two separate issues going on here. The stabilitrak system is your car's traction control system as you may know. This will generally not cause the car to shut down completely, however...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. The vehicle likely did not suddenly develop all of these problems. Oil leaks in particular happen due to excessive engine wear. The spark plugs and their coils tend to be regular maintenance with...

These valves (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/evaporation-vent-solenoid-replacement) are controlled by the PCM so the circuit will not be closed until commanded by the PCM and that closure can be through the ground side. If the circuit is competed through the ground side, you will...

Hello - most often, wiring damage is caused by shorts caused when wiring insulation is damaged and cut or worn away. The big charging cable from the alternator to the battery (or the starter cable) has a huge capacity for...