Q: My battery and oil light flashes on and off and my car shuts off.. when I turn it back on the tcs off and slip indicator comes on

The Speed Control light should be on in your dash, but the color of the light will change depending on whether the system is on or off. The light looks like a tiny version of your speedometer. If the light...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Your symptoms sound very similar to a vehicle with a faulty engine position sensor. Typically the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) will fail before the camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement)...

Hi there: On any engine that has issues with loose or damaged internal components, such as valve guides or piston rings, going through oil frequently is commonplace. If the oil pan gasket is leaking, it may be burning on exhaust...

Hi, first task is to check for the problem codes that are setting the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). Since you have a "hard stop" failure, this become even more important. First level isolation is to see if you have spark,...

It is difficult to predict. If it winds up in the fuel tank, it can just float around harmlessly. OR.. It can get caught up in the fuel level sensor and cause the float to hang up and give incorrect...

Chime noises, or any alarms for that matter, that just occur out of nowhere represent electrical faults that would have to be traced during an electrical components diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection). The only "connection" between the chime going off when the accelerator...

Reverse polarity, at the battery, in a 12 volt electrical system on a car can cause a variety of effects including damaging the alternator, diodes and the numerous microprocessors on a vehicle such as those in the powertrain control module...

If the vehicle is not overheating and the check engine light is NOT "flashing", and there are no other outward indications of the engine malfunctioning, it is safe to drive the car until it is convenient for you to request...

With over a quarter million miles on your car, it really could be anything. There are about a dozen moving parts in your car's front end that are subject to wear, including the ball joints. Any number or combination of...