Q: Lately, my car's starter doesn't give that starting sound anymore. Rather, i would hear a faint sort of "YAY" sound, and I would r

Your compass is designed to work on a “zone system” due to the fact that that magnetic north and true north are not always the same (it depends on where you’re at on the face of the planet). The good...

Does the shifter move out of park? If the shifter moves but the car does not come out of park something has broken in your shifter. If you can not move the shifter out of park there is a problem...

Hello. Typically when you have power but nothing else turning over it is a starter issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). You can try tapping the starter while you turn the key. If the starter turns over but won't start, you may have a...

The catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) may be the cause of all of these symptoms. If there are pieces of the catalytic converter that have broken off inside, they could periodically block the exhaust and cause the engine to bog down. This...

Hello - I believe you have a fuel supply problem, which may or may not be the fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pressure-regulator). Monitoring fuel pressure while the engine is being cranked, and while it's running, will help you determine the real...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The master cylinder may make some noises, however it is rather unlikely that you are going to hear these fluid sounding noises over the engine noise. Start by adding the differential fluid and take...

I am unable to tell you exactly what is going on with your vehicle without more information, but I can give you the information I have available on the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) that you have listed. The P0725 relates...

To remove the alternator to your vehicle, you will need a serpentine belt tool (or a breaker bar 1/2 inch drive), a 3/8 drive socket set with a ratchet, and a medium side pry bar to help remove the alternator...

It could be that you have a faulty ignition switch. According to a the GM recall website, your car was one of the cars recalled because of a faulty ignition switch. Before you take any other measures, call your dealer...