Q: my radio quit working

Based on your description, it sounds like your parking brake may be locking up on your rear brakes. I would recommend having your rear brakes disassembled and, using the special tool you referred to, try to compress the caliper. If...

Hello. There are some common issues with this car that will cause this. Most of the time, changing the oil in the transmission will help. If the fluid does not fix it, then it can be a failing clutch, as...

Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430. There are many possible causes for this fault. The most common would be a failing key cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-lock-cylinder), steering wheel lock (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-steering-wheel-lock), or ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement). I recommend having...

Hello. Most likely you have a bad ground some place. Grounds for the lighting system will be in several different locations throughout the car. The combination switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/combination-switch-assembly-replacement) inside your steering column is a common culprit. What is happening is...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The factory alarm system is integrated into the modules of the vehicle and cannot be bypassed. If they could, then this would defeat the original purpose to stop theft of the vehicle. You will need...

Hi there: The issue you're describing is actually more common than you might believe. It's typically caused by a faulty EVAP system component; most likely the EVAP vent solenoid that is responsible for relieving pressure and filtering harmful gas vapors...

The engine will not start when the immobilizer system is active. Check the key to the vehicle and see if there is a remote to it. If there is a remote, then I suggest replacing the battery in the remote...

Overheating (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) can be caused by a number of issues. The hose blown off could be the cause as well as an effect. The engine could have begun to overheat before the hose blew off due to things like a...

Hi there. This generally needs to be completed by a professional mechanic that can complete a reset and clear the existing codes with a digital scanner. You can request an estimate to have one of our mechanics come to your...