The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
You didn't indicate the age of the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-car-battery-last). If the battery is "new" (less than 2.5 years old) and passes a load test, you should check for parasitic loads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-a-car-battery-drain_2). With all car accessories off and key out of...
Hey there. This may be related o a few different things, but is likely related to a fuel delivery issue. Since the car will restart again each time, we know there is not an issue with spark. This may be...
Hello - the whining in lower gears (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/whine-during-acceleration-it-stops-when-leveling-speed-by-llyn-k) you hear is likely a worn bearing in the transmission. Acceleration in lower gears puts far higher pressure on transmission bearings, which wear over the miles. If the noise seems excessive, or...
Hi there. the way the defroster works is the is heater on and the air conditioning is on to dry the air on the windows. The air conditioner compressor cycling on and off frequently is normal. Check the defroster vents...
Hi there. It seems that the ground wires to the amplifier was not hooked up properly and shorted out either the fuel pump or an electrical circuit near the rear of the vehicle. It is best to relocate the ground...
Check the fuse. There could be more than one relay in the circuit, for example a circuit opening relay as well as an EFI relay. The fault could be due to high resistance in the circuit (even at the relay...
Hello - I believe your "no start" or "hard start" is a problem with the Neutral Safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-neutral-safety-switch) (sometimes called a "range sensor". It determines that your transmission is in either Park or Neutral, and allows the car to...
The coolant could be low, the thermostat could be plugged up or sticking, the radiator could be plugged up restricting the coolant flow, the water pump could have failed, or the head gasket could have burned causing the engine to...
Hi there. The best way to find voluntary recall information for your vehicle is to click this link (https://www.research.com/recalls/lincoln/aviator-2004) and search based on the state you live. The P0308 trouble code means that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected...
There’s nothing quite like transmission problems to stress out the average car owner. They are, at best, inconvenient and, at worst, very expensive. Proper...
You You might not always need all of the cargo and passenger space available to you when you buy a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, but it’s nice to know it’s there. This seven-passenger crossover utility vehicle (CUV) has tons of space...
If If you're a farmer, you know that what you need isn’t a used car – it’s a used pickup truck. How else are you going to haul around hay, implements, garden produce, fertilizer, and all the other things you...