Q: my truck cut off while I was at a light and wont start back up

Sport mode allows you to control the gears of your automatic transmission. To enter Sport mode, put the shifter in D, and then push it to the right. Then, push the shifter forwards, towards the +, to upshift, or push...

Hi there. There have been issues where the axle shaft breaks and the vehicle will be unmovable in any gear. The axle would have to be inspected to see if it is broken. Also, the problem could be internally in...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Without knowing the make and model of your car, it is hard to give guidance on what the issue may be. Luckily since the warning lights have triggered, this means that a diagnostic trouble code...

Thats a good question. I will go through a few steps you can take to see where your problem is occurring. Get a UV light and dye to put in your coolant. Run your car until it is at operating...

Hello. If your vehicle is shaking when accelerating from first gear, and not shifting into overdrive or the higher gears, then there is likely some sort of issue with the transmission. A few things that can cause these symptoms are...

Hello - for a "no spark condition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/no-spark-at-spark-plugs)", I would check for problem codes first, whether the Check Engine Light is on or not. Any saved codes, whether transient, or permanent, could be very helpful with this diagnosis. I would...

Hello - yes, the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/-relay-keeps-getting-hot-and-turning-truck-off-by-luis-ris) the likely failed component here. The behavior you describe is precisely the failure pattern for this component - car runs for a while, relay contacts (which are burned at this point)...

You can put your nose up to the exhaust after cranking the engine over to see if you can smell it at the end of the exhaust pipe or you can put your nose up to the fuel filler to...

Hi...mechanics are qualified based on vehicle technology and systems, not "models" and so any of the certified mechanics will be able to help you. Hypothetically, even a mechanic who thought he "specialized" in a particular model still must consult and...