Q: My car turns on but when I go to start it, it completely shuts off. It has a new starter could it be the ignition?

Hi there. If your SRX is a front wheel drive model then most of the time this is caused by a failing engine or transmission mount. When these fail the engine and transmission can move when accelerating causing this noise....

All three of these problems are probably unrelated and may need to be addressed separately. I would recommend having the vehicle thoroughly examined by a knowledgable technician, such as one from YourMechanic, since multiple repairs may be required. The smoking...

Hello. It is possible that your heater core is clogged, which may cause a vehicle to overheat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat). It is also possible that after having other components replaced, there could be air trapped in the cooling system. This may cause...

When you lose any electric items or accessories, I suggest first checking all your fuses. You can pull the fuse out to check it, but even better is to use a test light to test the fuses with them still...

Hello. The reading of minus 40 degrees does indicate that there is an open circuit in the sensor circuit. This will cause the A/C not to work and the Check Engine Light to come on. The sensor is in the...

The scraping sound you're hearing may be due to the parking brake contacting the drum in hat rotor without the parking brake being applied. You may need to replace the parking brake shoe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/emergency-parking-brake-shoe-replacement) and install a new spring clip...

Hi there: The OBD-II error code P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) generally indicates a Catalyst System Efficiency is below threshold (Bank 1). The upstream oxygen sensor is located in front of the catalytic converter. If the upstream oxygen sensor is working properly, its...

Hi there: Before you have one of our mobile mechanics replace the crankshaft position sensor, you should have them complete a full check engine light inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) first. It's possible that the code being displayed on your code reader is...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. You will want to turn your attention to the idle air control valve, throttle, and throttle position sensor. You can inspect the intake system for obvious vacuum leaks, a dirty filter, a clog,...