Q: My battery does not charge. It keeps on drawing power when I switch on the head lights, spot lights, and noise from the dashboard

The check engine light flashing is most likely from your engine miss firing on one or more cylinders. The computer should be scanned to see what cylinder is miss firing and that cylinder checked for a failing weak coil pack,...

The coolant temperature sensor may have a malfunction or your engine computer needs to be reprogrammed. The problem may occur when going through temperature extremes. The computer can sometimes read a rapid change of temperature which will turn on the...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2003 Geo Tracker. There are a variety of potential causes for the problem you are having. It could be that what you are feeling is an engine misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection). If the Check...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. First check the fuse box for a fuse in the horn slot. Make sure that the fuse is there and not burned. If the fuse is burned, replace the fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) and check to...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the gas pedal....

Hi there. It seems that the dashboard lights are grounded to the turn signal switch circuit. This will make your dash light come on when they are not to come on. For the indicator light staying on issue is the...

The TCC solenoid location is in the front of the transmission on the top of the valve body (brain of the transmission) in the side pan. If you need further assistance with your TCC solenoid location or replacement, then seek...

Check to see if ignition timing is advancing per the specifications in the factory service manual as you rev the engine. Measure fuel pump pressure. Check throttle position sensor, oxygen sensors, vacuum leaks, ignition system malfunctions, bad valve timing if...

Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level (including that due to leaks), a...