Q: Heavy grinding when trying to start

You may have a couple possible problems on this vehicle. The most common problem on these vehicles is the totally intergraded power control module not sending power to the rear lights as it should. Another possible problem is if you...

Your 1999 Subaru Forester has pre and post catalytic converter oxygen sensors. The pre-converter sensor optimizes fuel trim while the post converter sensor monitors the efficiency of the catalytic converter. A failing pre-converter sensor will degrade vehicle MPG performance. Although...

The park, tail, license and marker lamps are turned on when the headlamp switch is turned on, or anytime the automatic light control turns the headlamps on. In either of these scenarios, the body control module (BCM) applies ground to...

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An auto parts store or online parts supplier would be the best place to find the answer for this. They can look up the radiator part numbers for both vehicles. If they have the same part number, then it should...

If the alternator is "new", and thus presumably good, the vehicle engine is running, the alternator drive belt is appropriately tightened, and yet you are not getting around 14.5 volts of charging current at the battery posts, that means there...

Hi there. Anytime you see a check engine light or other warning light illuminate on the dashboard, it is due to a fault being stored in the ECU of your Nissan. The fault code typically indicates that a system or...

Hi there. If the vehicle was jolted hard on the front end when the vehicle hit a pole, then the Electronic Stability Motor may have had a harsh force applied to it causing the motor to either fail or become...

There is a minimum one hour service call for an oil change and just this service without any other services should take about an hour to perform. (oil change) [https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter]