Q: my car wont work, ive checked the battery,alternator and starter and they are all working fine- but i have to jumpstar my car ever

It is still possible that the battery could be dealing with issues. The starting system would need to be checked to see if the battery or starter is in need of repairs. I recommend having a mechanic, like one from...

Hello. The ETC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-the-different-codes-that-can-light-up-on-my-dashboard) and ESC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-electronic-stability-control-esc-warning-light-mean-by-spencer-cates) lights are likely not related to your air door actuator. The air door actuator is an AC component, and not really connected to the electronic throttle control or stability control systems. The ETC...

This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

Hi there. To see if the idler pulley is making the noise or the crankshaft pulley is making the noise, simply remove the serpentine belt from the engine and start the engine. If the nose goes away, then a pulley...

Backfiring through the exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-backfire) generates sudden high-pressure events in the exhaust system that can do serious damage if left unchecked. Request a backfiring inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-backfiring-inspection) by a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Among the causes of backfiring is...

Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by different things. Both the throttle and steering on your vehicle are electronically controlled, and can have problems if any of the components to these systems have issues. If the throttle body...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Between the tests you have done, and the diagnostic code for a misfire on cylinder 4, you may have an issue with the ignition system. You will want to check the ignition wire, the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With all of the various codes and systems being effected, you may be experiencing a vacuum leak. While everything the dealership did was understandable to some extent, a vacuum leak test needs to be...

The fuel pump relay is called the circuit opening relay and is under in front of the center console.