Q: My car a.c. won't work and I have to turn the heat on in order for the car to not over heat.i have gotten A new radiator a new fan

Hello. I will assume your drivers front window is not working. A mechanic can check the fuses for the window for any that may have blown. In the event of a blown fuses, some trouble in the circuit caused the...

If there is a stuck exhaust valve, that head needs to come off for a closer inspection. I would look into the low compression on the other head first. Perform a compression test, but also a leak-down test; you want...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. A few different faults can cause your 2002 Kia Optima to not go forward or back. The most common would be low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-and-add-fluid-to-an-automatic-transmission), transmission shift linkage faulty, transmission oil pump, or a...

Hi there. I'm assuming this is a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor. Chances are, when the vehicle was parked, the carburetor was not run dry. This means the carburetor may need to be rebuilt or replaced. The float needle is probably stuck...

This is a common sign of a faulty ignition coil. Ignition coils are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched and contracted repeatedly as the copper beneath them expands and contracts at a higher...

Hi there: What you're describing appears to be a problem with the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement); which powers many of your vehicle's components including the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning systems. When the belt or the pulley's that turn the...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a few things. The first thing I would do is make sure that the remote key fob is not low on battery. A low battery can cause the remote, and...

Hi there. Although the creaking noise might be caused by a tie rod wearing out, it's also possible that another steering system or suspension component is faulty and causing the noise. You might want to have one of our mobile...

Hi there. To be honest, when the alternator tests as good and the battery terminals are good, this issue is typically very difficult to diagnose. In most cases however, this is either an electrical relay fault to the charging system...