Q: Difficulty changing gear. Has become very stiff, mainly second gear and reverse. Only 30k miles 2009 Toyota Yaris

I would have the battery load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) to see if it is bad. When the batteries get old they will not hold a charge and can not crank the car.

The steering wheel can be adjusted to fit your liking. Before driving, you should always adjust the steering wheel by following these steps: 1. Push down on the Lock Release knob until it locks into place. 2. Adjust the height,...

Hello. It sounds like you have an intermittent problem. If the A/C compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) or A/C pressure switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-pressure-switch-replacement) is working intermittently, this may cause the A/C to work intermittently as well. Have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic,...

The problem you are experiencing with your electronic power steering system sounds like the issue may have to do with a failing motor or another electronic component of the system. When problems arise, the system is turned off which reverts...

Hey there. If the engine electric cooling fan is not turning on, the reason has to be determined. The fault could be due to a bad electric motor, a bad coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement), a failed relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement), or even...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. You had mentioned that your battery had 10.1 volts at the time and said that is what the battery usually has. A fully charged battery will have 12.6 volts, a 75% charged battery...

Diagnostic Trouble Code P0008 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0008-obd-ii-trouble-code-engine-positions-system-performance-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) sets when the engine control module (ECM) detects an out of range variation in the mechanical timing of the crankshaft and the camshaft. The crankshaft and camshaft(s) are normally moving in a fixed position, relative...

Hi there - I believe you have a problem with the heater air blend doors. As you know, the lack of heater function could have 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature (center of the gauge)...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of installing a flex pipe on the exhaust system.