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Your brakes can squeal for a number of reasons. If the brakes are worn out, then the wear indicators can make noise. If the brakes have glazed over from heat then this can occur also. I start by removing the...
If the transmission fluid was gritty (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) when it first drained, the fluid when the pump shaft snapped off is not a good sign. The pump most likely bound up due to this metal that came through the system. When...
Hey there. It is likely that your front impact sensor was damaged during the frontal collision but not with enough force to deploy the air bags. There is a threshold for how hard a vehicle must be hit in order...
As you probably know, the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) reduces emissions by injecting oxygen into the exhaust stream, mixing oxygen with the emission gases and essentially incinerating the pollutants before they can exit the tailpipe. The converter works with two oxygen...
Hi there. Ambient temperature can affect any number of electrical components. There could be a poor electrical connection in the power distribution center (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection). The fact that the check engine light is not coming on once the engine does start...
Hello - the speedometer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/speedometer-not-working) is driven by a sensor on the transmission. Perhaps this problem is because the sensor was not re-connected after the swap? If the transmission was also swapped, it is possible the sensor on the donor...
It would most likely be caused by a bad ignition key cylinder or ignition switch. If you could not turn key to off then the lock cylinder may be binding or the ignition switch is bad.
Yes it does mean you have coolant leaking from somewhere. You will need to have the system pressure tested to locate the leak and then a repair can be done. I would also recommend replacing the thermostat with the needed...
You will need to have the computer tested for codes to see if the throttle sensors are working properly and if the accelerator pedal sensor is working correctly. Once test is done and codes are received then a mechanic like...
Classic Classic Mercedes-Benz cars are just as elegant and gorgeous as current model year Mercedes vehicles in many cases. There is a devout following dedicated to classic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-restore-and-sell-a-vintage-car-by-jason-unrau) Mercedes vehicles who are passionate about the technology, styling, and responsive handling...