Q: My car wont shift out of park

Hello. It sounds like you may have a short in your electrical system somewhere. I would recommend having your electrical system inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) by a qualified professional in order to determine where the short is located. This will include loading...

Hi there. Check to see if the vacuum pump has seized up on the engine. If the pulley is not turning then the belt will make a screeching noise and put a huge load on the engine. The extra load...

Hi there. There could be two things that are contributing to your issues with the vehicle that are playing a big roll in this. First check the manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/manifold-absolute-pressure-sensor-map-sensor-replacement)) on the engine. Check to see if...

This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement) helps to maintain...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The engine will need to at least be partially removed from the vehicle in order to remove the pan. You have to compensate for the oil pick up tube at the bottom of the...

When a fault/error in the transmission or engine triggers the Reduced Engine Power Warning Light, the vehicle will experience an extreme loss of power and performance and vehicles may not be able to exceed speeds greater than 20 miles per...

Hello. A bubble in your transmission fluid will not cause the same effects as a bubble in a brake line would. You may have faulty torque converter clutch solenoid or a shift solenoid causing the vehicle to not go in...

Hi There, It sounds like your ABS system is being engaged inadvertently causing the brake calipers to lock up against the brake rotors. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-speed-sensor-replacement) at each of the four wheels which monitor...

You should check the fuel injection pressure regulator for leaking fuel through the top vacuum port and if it is then replace it. Also replace the brake booster check valve on the brake booster. This should be the cause of...