Q: the air blower to select where the air is blowing isnt working the only thing till do is blow on the dash.

Hi. If your seat belt lock is not working, then that is something that should be repaired as soon as possible for safety reasons. The seat belt should lock when the belt is moved at a quick rate as a...

Though the information provided on your Ford Taurus is a bit limited, I can make a first suggestion that will hopefully lead us in the right direction. While attempting to shift out of park, carefully feel the gear selector as...

Hello. It sounds like you have a bad connection. If the alternator is fine, then the negative battery connections should be checked. It is common for negative ground connections to become loose or corroded which will cause this. If those...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. This sounds like a transmission issue. Your transmission torque converter could have failed causing the vehicle to not move or move slowly. To check the torque converter, put the car in a safe...

Hi. The first thing to check is the fuse. If the fuse is good, you can use a test light to make sure there is power at the fuse and to the wiper motor. Simply touch the test light to...

The smoke is from the coolant leak when it hits a hot exhaust manifold. The leak may be from the thermostat housing. You should have the cooling system pressure tested to verify the leak in the system at the thermostat...

Hi there. The basic procedure for replacing oil and the oil filter is the same for virtually every combustion engine. First, you secure the right amount and type of engine oil recommended for your vehicle. You also need a replacement...

Hi - the loss of power (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/power-loss) on your Grand Prix may indeed be the throttle position sensor or throttle body - as you suspect. Getting the problem codes which usually turns on the Check Engine light as well as...

Hi there. On modern automobiles, fuel odors should not be detectable at anytime beyond refueling. A strong smell of gasoline can indicate a leaking fuel supply component (fuel filler hose, filter, or lines) or an evaporative emissions component (purge valve,...