Q: replaced ignition module/coil bc used to stall. Now car didn't start yesterday morning, but started fine today.1987Ranger.

From my experience with your type of vehicle, it sounds like you may have some worn control arm bushings. These bushings are made of rubber and are meant to isolate the noise of your suspension from the body of your...

Although I haven't seen it very often, broken springs can happen. The springs are usually made of hardened steel. They help stabilize the strut and keep the car at the appropriate ride height. If the spring breaks, the rear of...

If you are planning to replace your alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) and need to release the tension on the belt for removal, I would recommend starting by removing the front right wheel. Then I would remove the splash guard behind the wheel...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2011 Kia Sorento to have a screeching noise, heavy steering, and the battery light on. It is likely these faults are all related to the serpentine belt. If the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) fails...

Hello - if the code you mention is actually P1340, this would mean one of the cam position sensors is failing/has failed. This failure would not be uncommon on a vehicle with your mileage, and could easily cause the start/stop...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of issues. If the symptoms appear to come and go then it may be possible that the symptoms are electrical in nature. A few things I would...

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This is a common problem, so common that you can simply go to YourMechanic's engine idle speed diagnostic and repair service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-idle-speed-is-high-inspection) page to request a resolution through an on-site diagnostic. In the majority of vehicles, engine idle speed is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The fact the solenoid continuously fails may indicate that electrical side or mechanical side behind it is not working properly. You can do two things to start off diagnostics. First, considering the interaction with...