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Hello! The most common cause of your problem is a transmission malfunction or a pressure imbalance in the transmission. With these issues, the car is unsafe to drive until this is resolved. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic,...
The details you provided about your Impala suggest there may be a problem with your car’s charging system. What is likely happening is that your alternator is failing intermittently after it starts. This means that the alternator is sometimes charging...
Considering your symptoms, I would suspect that your issue lies within the fuel or ignition system. Without diagnostic equipment, it would be best to have your vehicle inspected by a technician who does. Although you have no Check Engine Light,...
It may be time for a tune-up and cleaning of the induction system. Carbon build up around the throttle plate or worn spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) may cause the engine to run a little rough, especially on a cold start. Consider...
This may be cased by a number of things, however the code p1633 indicates the engine control unit (ECU) may be faulty. The battery light generally suggests that you may have a charging system issue which is usually caused by...
Hi there. When you get a Napa 85-200 12 volt 1 amp battery charger, first you will need to check the battery for the water level. This is done by removing the caps to the battery. (Warning: Do not remove...
This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). The mass air flow sensor reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. When this fails,...
If there is a switch malfunction, it's possible that such could explain both faults. If the problem is not in the switch, then there could be a bad relay in the circuit (if so equipped), loose fuse, bad ground, and/or...
Hi there. The glow plugs are designed to help start the engine even when the engine is hot. If the code is on for the glow plugs, check the glow plug relay and timer and see if its energizing as...
Does Does it seem like you are constantly misplacing things in the car? Do you have kids that ride in the backseat? Do their belongings seem to be scattered all over the seat and floor at all times? If you’ve...