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Manual transmissions have come a long way in recent years and now offer a number of features designed for both convenience and safety. The reverse lockout feature on your car’s transmission is a perfect example. Essentially, this is a setup...
Hi there. The symptoms you're describing with your boyfriend's 2002 Grand Cherokee appear to be related to a broken or worn out ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) or relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-relay-replacement). The ignition switch on the inside of the steering column is attached...
Hello. It sounds like the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) and/or alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) is malfunctioning and causing your vehicle to have electrical issues. If the battery is weak or the alternator is overcharging or undercharging the system, it will cause a lack of...
Many common faults will cause misfires on your 2006 Honda Pilot. Without knowing what check engine light your vehicle has I can only offer general advice on the issue. The most common causes are spark plugs, plug wires, MAF sensor...
Hi there. There is a sensor in the diesel exhaust fluid tank that measures how much fluid is in there. This is why the dash can tell you how much fluid is remaining in the tank. The engine will not...
I would recommend first removing the power steering pump. Then pull the power steering pump away from the engine as far as the connected power steering line will allow. Then I would use a torch on the flare nut of...
Hi there. When a car is hard to start, but there appears to be battery life due to lights and other accessories being active, it's usually caused by one of three possible issues. If you turn the key and nothing...
The oil level may be low. Ensure there is enough oil. If the engine was run without oil, damage from that, in combination with other faults could be enough to keep it from starting. But, that remains to be seen....
Hi There, This is somewhat of a relative question depending on the type of vehicle (you did not specify) and what type of filter you are currently using. Most of today's modern vehicles have computers with engine management systems that...
Anyone Anyone who has ever filled up a gas tank has experienced the tactile "clunk" the nozzle makes when the fuel tank is full. This sound comes from the nozzle right when the flow of fuel stops. Most people barely...
Leaking Leaking fuel is a hazardous and wasteful problem for a vehicle to have. Manufacturers know this, and to combat the problem they have implemented a number of simple ways to prevent fuel from leaking out of the fuel system:...
With With all of the different components that allow your car’s fuel system to function, it can become very hard to keep up with them all. Having malfunctioning components in your fuel system can lead to a variety of issues...