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Hello. If the transmission is shifting fine but will not go into overdrive, then it may have a solenoid failure or a pressure problem. A bad brake light switch can also cause this. I would typically start by checking to...

Hello there. A decrease in fuel milage can be attributed to a few different faults. The most common causes are leaking fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), coolant temperature sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement), vacuum leaks or exhaust leaks. A qualified technician, such...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Suzuki Esteem. The primary systems on that fuse are the back-up light switch and the transmission range sensor. As far as what's causing it to blow, it could be an intermittently...

Hello. Using a VOM check for voltage at the bulb receptacle. You will probably find that the circuit is "dead" at that point. You then have to trace the circuit to find out where it is open. You might have...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, I will need a bit more information before confirming if the issue lies in your timing chain or not. Your car can certainly run and start with a timing issue, however it is not...

This may be related to an improper air/fuel mixture which is often times caused by an idle air control valve that is dirty or not working properly. This is a unit that monitors air intake as it is mixed with...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You will need the check the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) (IAC). It is located just under the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement) where the throttle plate is. Unplug the harness and check the plug...

The hole drilled into your MAF sensor has altered the metered reading of air being injected into your car. The mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the...

If the clutch is actually slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-handle-a-slipping-clutch-by-ian-swan),you will be able to hear the engine speed increase even though the speed of the car does not. If your car has a tachometer, you will see the engine speed go up, but...