Q: My radio turns off after 15 seconds and says low voltage

A possible cause of this issue could be a warped brake rotor or a loose suspension part such as a control arm bushing. If your brake rotors are warped and the brakes are applied, this can send pulsation to your...

Hi there. Sounds to me that you have a locked seat belt reel in your vehicle. A common solution for this issue is to have the entire reel replaced. Have a certified mechanic take a closer look at the issue...

Hello. Most of the time, this is caused by a bad battery in the car. If the battery is low then this will occur. I typically start by checking the battery and doing a load test. If the battery is...

Hey there. This may be related o a few different things, but is likely related to a fuel delivery issue. Since the car will restart again each time, we know there is not an issue with spark. This may be...

Hello there. Misfires are a common problem with your 1997 Subaru Impreza as the vehicles ages. The most common failures are the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), vacuum leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), or...

Hi there - the first task is to check out the overheating issue, which is obviously rather severe. I recommend an overheating inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your...

If the battery is new and charging system output has been measured and is within specifications, the only reason a battery will discharge is if the car sits for a long period of time (batteries will self-discharge even if not...

Hi there. This video shows how the process is completed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXqYr07Ys5Q) on the 9th Gen Honda Accord. The process for your 2003 is nearly identical.

Hi there. Typically when you hear a grinding noise when you move forward or in reverse it's usually an indication of a gear fault either in the transmission or another driveline component. If this occurs only when in reverse, it's...