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One thing that may have happened if the engine was flooded is that the cylinder walls may have been washed down by excess fuel. Once this happens the engine has a distinctly different sound when starting. Also, even spraying starting...
When you start your car or turn on the key do you have a yellow light that says ABS in it? If you do then you have ABS and you should order the hub with ABS. If an ABS light...
Hello. If the ignition coils are misfiring, this could cause the spark plugs to misfire and the car may idle rough. If this is the case, the ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) will need to be replaced in addition to the spark...
Hi there: Diagnosing a hard to start issue remotely is very difficult. There could be multiple ignition system components such as crank or camshaft position sensors that are damaged, have faulty electrical harnesses or are not communicating with other ignition...
The problem you are describing likely stems from an intermittent electrical fault in the wiper circuit. The windshield wiper system uses a small electric motor to move the wiper arms that you see on the windshield. That electric motor is...
The loss of power can be from a clogged fuel filter or air filter or problems with computer sensors. You may also have transmissions issues also. I would recommend having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic check the filters and...
Confirm that the "new" battery is actually fully charged. Even if the immobilizer were set at one point or it activated, simply arming and disarming it, via the key FOB or remote, will disable the alarm. There is no "lock...
Hi Le. Thanks for contacting us today. There are many reasons why a noise like this can occur, but in most cases, it's due to a vacuum or exhaust leak. However, it could also be due to an air intake...
There are three basic possibilities and they could occur all be present to a degree: 1) the vehicle has a phantom load that is discharging the battery; 2) the starting circuit has high resistance; and/or 3) the charging circuit is...
Sport SUVs are a class all of their own; these vehicles are meant for a fun drive through the woods and across the trail – but not necessarily to Grandma’s house! Think instead about going through the creek and through...
SUVs are great for playing out in the mud, taking kids and friends around to different places, as well as just running errands around town. While they are not known to be terrific for gas mileage, that problem is negated...