Q: My car makes a loud whinning noise from under the hood, it's hard to turn sometimes, I feel like it grinds a little by the breaks

There are several reasons that this could happen. A system voltage dip or spike can cause all of these systems to illuminate their indicators or a fault that compromises the drivability of the engine such a mass airflow (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or...

The source of the steam should be the first thing repaired. It is highly probable that once the leak is repaired, the A/C system will begin to work again. There are two fluid sources under the hood that can create...

It sounds like your remote may have lost synchronization. Most door lock systems use a "rolling code" where the digital code for the remote changes each time it is activated.The code for the controller changes along with it so they...

You may have gotten a defective oil filter. I would not try and run the motor until you replace the filter again. Once it is replaced then start and run engine for a minute or less to see if it...

This kind of reaction is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...

Hi there. If the AWD light tends to flash slow, then the wheel range is high and the abs sensor would need replaced. If the AWD light is flashing fast, then the powertrain oil temperature is rising quickly. In that...

Hi There, There front motor mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) for your Dodge Intrepid should be the same for both driver and passenger sides. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your vehicle to...

Hi there. I'm not sure you can disable the keypad, but you can change the code. You might want to watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URlNEbAh8PM) to see if it helps. If not, you might have to contact the dealership to reprogram...

Based upon the symptoms you are describing, it sounds like you may have a faulty camshaft position sensor. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel injection timing. It gathers...