Q: Hydraulic cylinder for hard top leaking

The clanking sound you heard was most likely caused by the engine overheating to the point where it would no longer run. Once the engine gets so hot the fuel ignites in the engine before it’s supposed to and can...

The idle should not be adjusted unless it has been tampered with. The idle is controlled by the idle air control valve. The vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-hose-s-replacement) once identified and fixed should correct any idle problems you have.

The clicking noise is one of the relays under the left side of the dash cycling on and off. I have seen aftermarket alarm relays do this and this may be the reason it is killing the battery. Most factory...

If there is a howling sound that comes on when a fan is turned on, then that may be a sign of a potential problem with the fan. Perhaps the fan's bearing has become worn, or the blades have somehow...

If you are going to install that bypass device, then you need to get their unlocked tool to be able to use it. If not then the column needs to be properly repaired. Also be aware that this bypass kit...

Hello. If the vehicle is leaking antifreeze, then that needs to be located and repaired first. Most of the time it comes from a crack in the radiator or the water pump, though it can also come from a number...

The relays are turned on by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) by grounding the control wire of the relays. The PCM needs input from the engine coolant sensor above the water pump to sense whether the engine is overheating before...

There area number of things that can cause a misfire such as low fuel pressure, vacuum leaks, faulty spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) or wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), a bad crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement), bad camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement), faulty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) and...

Hello. Typically squealing noises (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loud-squealing-or-rattling-is-coming-from-engine-inspection) related to engine speed are attributed to the drive belts. It may be a pulley, or the belt itself slipping. This can happen for many reasons. It does not happen in Park because the engine...