Q: OD light flashes and shifts hard when outside is hot

All drivers should go through a series of checks before they start the engine and hit the road. These will help you avoid potential injuries and accidents, and enhance both your safety and that of others on the road. Check...

Talk to the General Manager of the dealership and see if you can just trade it for another vehicle. If the vehicle cannot get fixed within three visits, for the same problem, then you can get the lemon law evoked...

There are many different reasons for the Transmission Service Light to come on for your 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The most common would be low fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a fluid service interval (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-transmission-fluid-last) that has been exceeded. If you...

If the split seal on the air intake is after the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor), it will cause this problem. When you give the motor a lot of throttle, a much larger amount begins to flow into the motor. This...

This could be traditional "turbo lag" - I would check the turbocharger boost control components for air leaks, or poor electrical connections. I would also check the throttle position sensor, which may not always be recognizing your foot pressing the...

Diagnostic Trouble Code P2195 suggests the vehicle is running too rich. That's not good for the catalytic converter as the converter can overheat and be damaged if too much in the way of unburned hydrocarbons are introduced to the converter....

Hi there. The P0302 trouble code is an indication that cylinder 2 is misfiring and is not getting the necessary spark to its spark plug. You might want to read this article (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0302-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-2-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) as it will indicate the common causes...

If you have one of the rear tires leaning in then you have damaged the upper control arm or spindle is bent. Have the vehicle suspension checked for damaged components and have alignment done.

Try to hold your throttle about 1/4 and see if it starts and then slowly return throttle to idle so computer will relearn idle again. If this does not help then you will need further diagnosis by a mechanic like...