Q: the ignition locks up some times,the steering wheel is locked and it is in park

A fluctuating fuel gauge on your Oldsmobile is an indication that the fuel level sensor is failing. When this happens, you will notice that the fuel gauge is moving as you turn corners and the gas sloshes around inside your...

Hello there, a few different faults can be preventing your 1997 Chevy C2500 from charging. The most common would be the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), wiring fault, or an open circuit. To diagnose this, the first step...

Hello. If the problem is only happening when in gear, after a load is put on the engine, then you may have a fuel pressure problem. Have the fuel pressure tested to see if there is correct pressures and a...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like there may be a problem in the wiring, a faulty connection, or even a control module. It is going to take some diagnostic work to determine exactly where the problem is located....

Hi there. It sounds like either the switch may have burned out. It is a rare occurrence, but it has happened. You car is safe to drive. Toyota actually has issued a recall for this particular concern; the Yaris is...

Hi there. The serpentine or drive belts have nothing to do with the timing belt on the car. It depends on the tensioner that was installed, either the drive belt tensioner or the timing belt tensioner. I recommend seeking out...

Hi there - I suspect your cabin heating scenario is a problem with the air blend doors in the heater unit itself. The lack of heater function typically has 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature...

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. In most cases, a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel is typically an indication of a damaged steering stabilizer bar bushing. However, it can also be a damaged strut mount, tie rod or CV joint that is...