Q: My brake lights stay on until I step on the brakes then are off until pedal is all the way down, what could cause this?

If your engine starts and runs, then the answer is: "Yes, your fuel pump is working." But what if your engine doesn't start and run? Is your fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump) working then? This is actually one of the first things...

A lot of people have a misconception about traction control. Traction control is not a system of its own, it has no module no parts no wires. It is actually an agreement if you will between different systems on your...

This is going to be due to a bad starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). Have a mechanic check the cables to the starter first and then see if the starter is getting the proper voltage. The starter then should be replaced if you...

Hi there. Check the harness wires from the transfer case to the output shaft speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement). See if the speed sensor wires are burned and shorted into the harness. This could cause the 4wd to engage when ever and...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. This sounds like the front differential has medal particles in the gear assembly, and if so, you will have to remove the differential and have it diagnosed from the inside to see what bearing...

Hi there. Check the slave cylinder to the clutch and see if the piston is all the way out. If the piston is all the way out or its not touching the clutch fork, then the release bearing has broken...

This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly and may be producing a faulty reading....

Hi there: Error codes are created when the sensors designed to monitor components detects an error in the system; or are faulty themselves. They are used as a tool or guide to provide a professional mechanic with a starting point...

One way to diagnose this is to use a voltmeter to check for battery voltage at the starter motor when the key is held in the "start" position. If there is power to the starter motor, and yet it doesn't...