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Engine temperature can significantly affect vehicle components - especially electronics. An engine that won't start when hot usually indicates a problem in one of the vehicle's many circuits. Heat can cause thermal expansion and contraction, as well as increased electrical...
All the air that goes into the cars engine is metered. If there is unmetered air coming in somewhere it will be detected by the Oxygen sensors and a lean code will be set. A lean condition will cause a...
Fuel leaks are never good. A leak in the right place has the potential to ignite quickly. Gasoline is especially dangerous in its vapor state because this is when it is most explosive. The fuel pump does have an o-ring...
Hi there. This does not sound like it is connected to the engine mount work you've had done. When going over bumps and turning, many steering and suspension parts are rotated and also strained. This noise you are experiencing can...
The a/c system would need to be pressure tested to check to see if the condenser got damaged and leaked all the refrigerant out or a component like the compressor front seal failed. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic...
You have sensors in the front and rear bumpers that will sense when getting too close to something. Go around and look for small round sensors and wipe them clean with a soft cloth. If problem continues then have a...
Check the drive belt on the engine and see if its still intact. Burnt smells in the car and then the air conditioning stops working means that the belt has burned off (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). This could be caused by the compressor...
There is a brake light switch on or near the pedal assembly. That switch could have been jarred in such a way that the switch contacts are stuck in the closed (lights always on) position. If that is what has...
Hi Alonna. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm a bit confused with the question. If the seat belt is locked inside the latching mechanism, then it might be possible to unlock the seatbelt by pressing down on the belt and...
While While it may not be quite as modern and sporty looking as some other models, the 2012 Nissan Altima is still a huge contender in the mid-size sedan category. With both four- and six-cylinder options and a CVT (continuously...
Plumbers Plumbers need to carry around all manner of tools and supplies. If you’re plumbing a large building, or even a decent sized home, you’re going to need a vehicle that has quite a bit of cargo capacity. A car...
Transferring Transferring the current from the battery to the starter and alternator is the job of the battery cables. Every time you try to start your car, the battery cables will have to deliver the power needed to fire off...