Q: Horn malfunctioning

Your car might seem like it can haul almost anything you want to cram inside, but that’s not actually the case. All vehicles have a weight limit, called the maximum load limit. This is the total amount of weight that...

Hi. The idle air control valve needs replacing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) because it sounds like the idling is rough on your vehicle. Also, if you have a pulley starting to seize up, which include the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley, they...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2004 Kia Amanti. There are a couple of other things that can cause your symptoms. A failing engine speed sensor like a crankshaft position sensor can cause the vehicle to stall when...

If your Nissan has detected an issue with your transmission in any way, it will typically trigger a setting from the Engine Control Module (ECM) called "limp mode". Limp mode limits the transmission to only second gear, which keeps your...

Hi - yes, it is dangerous to continue driving with a "steering assist malfunction (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-attention-assist-warning-light-mean-by-spencer-cates)" message showing. Many cars now utilize electrically assisted power steering. The loss of steering "assist" can also cause binding of the steering assembly, creating a...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Vehicles can have a hard time starting in cold weather for several reasons. Due to the reaction from the engine when you introduced starter fluid, it may be a fuel issue causing your symptoms....

If you suspect that power steering fluid is leaking, please request a leak diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) and the responding certified mechanic will pinpoint the leak, estimate the repair and commence the repair right away if you desire. Leaks on these systems...

Intermittent problems with no codes are the hardest to identify the cause. You may have a problem with the fuel pump intermittently sticking off or a relay that is not coming on intermittently in the (TIPM) Totally Integrated Power Module...

It is possible that the belt tensioner for this belt or belts has failed. If there is no tension on the Belt then it will not spend with the crankshaft pulley. I would recommend having your belt tension inspected by...