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When you say won't start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection), I will assume it is a crank no start. There are at least two possible failures for the no start. First and most common is the the fuel pump and filter. The next most...
I would seek a diagnosis (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-hard-to-shift-inspection) from a certified transmission mechanic. He should be able to get everything back where it is supposed to go no problem. Transmissions are very complex and he will have the training to get if...
Hello, it sounds like you are really close to a solution since you know what is causing the draw. I would check with the relay that powers up the PCM. Locate the PCM relay in your owner's manual or fuse...
Hello. There are several things that can cause this. You need to start by checking to see if the shift linkage is moving on the transmission when you try putting it into gear. If not then the linkage may not...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. This depends on whether or not anything got into your brake fluid. The reason we suggest cleaning the cap before removing it is to prevent having anything on the cap get into the reservoir....
Hello. If servicing the fluid and filter did not help, then it may be possible that the transmission is worn. If any of the clutch packs that the transmission uses to shift wear out, they may slip and cause harsher...
You should not replace any parts, at all, unless the part is diagnosed as not functioning. ECU's rarely fail (fully 50% of warranty returns on ECU's have absolutely nothing wrong with them). If there is a spark at the plug...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. First, with the dirty cooling system, you would need to perform a coolant flush and replace the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) and radiator cap (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pressure-test-radiator-cap). This will help with the overheating issue if you are still...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. There are several different components which will cause a cranking-no start situation. The CPS is a good component to test, however without knowing what units your voltmeter was in its hard to compare your...
If If you need to haul a crowd and you want the power needed to haul all the toys as well, the 2012 Toyota Sequoia might be a perfect fit. While it doesn’t have the hauling capacity of some of...
There There are few automakers with the reputation for luxury and refinement that Jaguar has enjoyed for decades. The 2012 Jaguar XK fits perfectly within those expectations. Key Features Luxurious and sporty, the 2012 Jaguar XK manages to combine both...
Having Having fully functional wipers is an essential part of getting around on the roadways safely. The wipers on a car can only work if a variety of different parts work together. The wiper gearbox is what helps to provide...