Q: Odd sound

The speedometer is placed on the right side of the instrument cluster, and tells you how fast you are driving at any given time. The speedometer has two semicircles, each with a set of numbers. The smaller, inside semicircle tells...

Anyone know? I can't find it. OBC = onboard computer in-dash. VIN is incomplete

If the ignition switch sustained damage from the water, it could cause the vehicle to start. Unfortunately, with this amount of water in the vehicle, it can short out wiring and cause extensive corrosion in the various systems. The vehicle...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This is a sign of a failing power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-power-steering-pump) which is what the groaning sound and stiff steering will come from. It also sounds like you have a major leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) coming from...

In order of priority, if you have a cracked exhaust manifold (leaking carbon monoxide), that actually has to be fixed first or at least coincident with the repair(s) to the engine/transmission. The principal danger from exhaust leaks (carbon monoxide) is...

If you punched the steering wheel where the contacts are for the horn you may have damaged the horn contacts. The contacts are built into the air bag assembly in the vehicle. The contacts are two pieces of metal separated...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle has more than one issue present. The check engine light comes on when the computer detects an issue with the vehicle's engine management system. It will set off the...

Hi there. Most of the time, the issue you're describing is caused by a malfunction inside the windshield wiper motor. Sometimes it's caused by the wiper arm being stripped on the motor strut itself. The best way to correctly diagnose...