Q: Misfires, sometimes no start

I'm going to commit the unpardonable sin and "assume" that the three types of ignition systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-car-ignition-system-works) being referred to are the points, coil pack, and coil-on-plug. There are actually four types of vehicle ignition systems. Points-type ignition systems that...

In the helpful Uplevel Message Center, there is a Trip A/B mode. This mode allows you to track the time, distance, average MPG, amount of fuel used, and odometer of a particular trip. To use the Trip A/B mode. Use...

The 4x2 Light indicates the performance of the two-wheel drive high feature. The driver selects when this feature is on. To understand the 4x2 Light. The 4x2 Light will illuminate briefly when the two-wheel drive high feature is enabled. If...

The code P0299 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0299-obd-ii-trouble-code-turbo-supercharger-underboost-condition-by-spencer-clayton) is for an underboost condition, where the computer wanted more boost but only received a low output. This code can be set from a weak turbo, intake leaks, or a bad boost sensor. All of these...

Hello. Typically an axle will not cause this unless it completely broke. If that occurred, you would have had an extremely loud noise followed with a grinding and knocking noise every time you tried moving the vehicle. It sounds like...

Hi there. It sounds like you may have bad synchronizers. These components match the output gear speed to the wheel speed which, in your case, would be zero. However, remember that all of the output gears are in mesh with...

The check engine light code P0496 (https://www.obd-codes.com/p0496) leads to the evaporative charcoal canister purge valve solenoid may not be functioning properly. Check the purge valve solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/canister-purge-solenoid-replacement) on the charcoal canister and see if there is a smell of gas....

Hi there. When a car sits for an extended period of time, several issues can occur that cause the vehicle to not start. Sometimes it's an ignition system problem. with relays or ignition system components being damaged or worn out....

The problem sounds like you have a water pump leaking and it can be verified by doing a cooling system pressure test and then locate the leak to see if it is a water pump or the system hoses or...