Q: My car dies and i don't know why

When the reverse wiper feature is turned on, the rear window wiper will automatically start operating when you put your shifter in the R position, presuming the front windshield wipers are turned on. You can turn this feature on or...

Hi. The most common repair for that code is the sensor itself. A low coolant condition can cause it as well so the cooling system will need to be inspected. It will need to be checked for leaks and the...

From the symptoms you describe on your Kia and the leaking you are observing, it sounds like the power steering pump is failing internally. This is due to running low on power steering fluid. The power steering pump plays...

On the 528's, there is an electronically controlled heater valve that can stick closed, blocking heated coolant from entering the heater core. Replacing this component will mean the coolant system would need to drained, filled, and bled. You may want...

This is your anti-theft system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-disable-a-car-alarm) taking over as a result of the new battery being installed. This is unfortunately something that usually requires the dealer to reset due to safety precautions. Often times you will need to establish some...

The wiring in the wiper circuit should be inspected. If the wiring has a short somewhere, or even the relay or wiper switch, are allowing the wiper motor to draw too much voltage, the life span of the wiper motor...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...

Hi there. Typically when you have dimming headlights, it's due to an electrical relay that is loose, damaged or faulty in some capacity. It can also be due to excessive dirt or a build-up of debris on the headlights itself....

Hello, thank you for writing in. One question that needs answering is what are the plugs wet with? While it is most commonly oil, coolant and fuel an also foul the spark plugs. If fuel is the issue, you need...