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It sounds like the ignition switch has gone amiss. There is an antenna built into it to detect the proper key. If that malfunctions, your Anti-Theft Light will come on. The key not turning is a different problem. It is...
If your vehicle's gas tank has cracked and begun leaking, I would recommend having it replaced if possible, or at least using a fuel resistant putty to seal the leak. Fuel leaks are not only expensive in terms of wasted...
ABS control unit failures are pretty common on these cars, and cause several warning lights to illuminate when they fail, as well as set faults in almost every control module in the car. Based on the information provided, it's very...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. The multiple warning lights illuminating on the dash is what triggers a red flag for me in your description above. The shaking in the steering wheel at the speeds you described could be tire,...
The symptoms you are describing are almost always caused by a bad catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement). When this fails it clogs the exhaust, which causes these problems to occur. Do a back pressure test on the exhaust first. If that is...
Hello - there are several possible causes of low compression (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-do-a-compression-test-by-robert-tomashek) on 1 cylinder only. Causes include: burned valve, worn piston rings (not common for a single cylinder), worn camshaft lobes (not allowing full air charging of the cylinder), valve...
Hi there. That is a very interesting situation you have with your BMW. To be honest, I've never seen tire valve stems cause any type of noise; especially under the conditions you're describing. It is possible that you may have...
The cost depends on the model and engine type/size. Also, do you want a Toyota OEM valve body (new from dealer), a rebuilt valve body or a site re-built valve body? An additional complication is you have to be sure...
The vibration could be due to faulty motor mounts. To cover both that possibility, and the possibility that the vibration stems from an engine management fault, I would suggest that you request a rough operation/rough idle diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) and the...
Being Being in a wheelchair means you have a very specific list of demands, and requests for your vehicle. The main focus is of course how you will get in and out of the vehicle. There are some other aspects...
Most Most of us are faced with the prospect of commuting back and forth to work on a daily basis, but some have a much longer drive than others. When it comes time to buy a car, you need to...