Q: My rear and front lights are out on my 2001 mitsubishi montero sports there was a small fire in the steering column.

Hi there. A lack of fuel will definitely cause your vehicle to sputter. There may be an obstruction in your fuel lines or fuel filter causing this. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, check your fuel...

Code P0300 indicates there is a random misfire which can be happening in one or more of the cylinders in your Nissan. If you have a specific cylinder misfiring there is usually another code along with the random misfire code,...

This is a very common problem with these vehicles. When you pull into a parking spot, the front air dam gets caught on the parking stop and when you go to pull out of the spot, it pulls the cover...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Ford F-150. This could potentially be a transmission speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement) issue or a variety of other transmission malfunctions. As you may know, the transmission speed sensor monitors the gear ratio...

The transmission temperature sensor does exactly as it sounds - it regulates the temperature of the transmission. This is an extremely important measurement of the health of your transmission as excessive heat can damage and shorten the lifespan of your...

Hello Robbin, There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-hesitates-during-acceleration-inspection) when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position...

Hello there. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer mechanical advice for this vehicle, as it's not one we service or we see too many of here in the United States. You might want to have a professional mechanic in your...

This may be related to a failing power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement) or low power steering fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service) levels. As you may know, the power steering system uses a pump, normally driven by a belt. The pump supplies pressure as it...

Hello. The cost of the repair depends on what is wrong with it. The wiring can have issues from the rear lights up to the front. A full electrical diagnostic would need to be done by a certified mechanic that...