Q: the controls on my steering wheel are not working including horn

An engine needs three things to run: compression, fuel and ignition. If one of these are missing, your engine will not start. A test for spark and fuel should reveal the most likely culprit (e.g., fuel pump, crankshaft/camshaft sensors or...

Knowing the results of the computer diagnosis as well as the part that was replaced can be helpful in assisting you with your Pontiac G3. It is possible the part that was replaced is defective and may need to be...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Toyota Pickup. You should check all the relay connections (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement) to see if the wire connections are corroded and losing relay connections to the relays. This vehicle is known to get...

Hello. If it has a blown head gasket it can be quite the undertaking to fix this. You would need to remove the cylinder heads and have them fully rebuilt prior to reinstalling them. If you have a lot of...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Disconnecting an alarm to your vehicle depends on which alarm you are removing. If you are attempting to remove the alarm that is built within the factory settings, then that is not possible for...

Hi there. Although our mobile mechanics can typically replace steering / suspension components, we are not able to complete suspension alignments. Since it's highly recommended to have this service completed at the same location and before driving the vehicle, I...

Hi There, Your RPM fluctuation may be a result of a faulty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). As a result of this, your transmission control module may have trouble indicating shift points. This may...

The battery should be load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) and you should receive, or at least view, a print-out of the test results. The test results should show what percentage of the original rated CCA is available. You have to first be...

Your vehicle has entered what is referred to as "limp mode" due to an engine or transmission-related failure. Often, the failure is in a sensor or electrical control type component. The first thing to do is check and see if...