Q: Truck turns over won't start not firing

The switches in most modern vehicles do have electrical and mechanical parts behind them. This includes power windows, locks, mirrors, and even the radio or climate control. Like the keys on a keyboard, these devices are sensitive to dirt and...

Depending on the station and any obstructions blocking your satellite signal, your XM Radio may display any of a number of different messages. Here’s a quick summary: Loading – This means that the station is loading. Off Air – This...

This is against the law. You are not supposed to give it in catalytic converters. That's why it's called a test pipe. People put them on as a test and then if the car runs better, they know that the...

Hello there, a few different faults can cause oil to be burned and white smoke to be seen. The most common would be excessive blow by, an intake leak, failed PCV valve or valve stem seal. A qualified technician such...

You should start by having the starting and charging system thoroughly tested to ensure both systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/alternator-or-car-battery-how-to-tell-which-part-is-the-problem) are working properly. It sounds like you have a large parasitic drain, which means something is drawing power from the battery when the...

This is not a safe condition under which to continue driving. If you have any warranty options with the dealer you purchased the car from, go back to the dealer, and seek satisfactory repairs that eliminate this condition. If that...

This can be caused by a few things such as low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), a transmission vacuum leak or a faulty transmission control solenoid. Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is...

I would start by being concerned about these wires that are spliced in. If there is another circuit that is spliced in there then it can be causing this. If there was no issue previously then it may not be...

Hello. If your accelerator pedal is no longer working to accelerate your vehicle then it may be possible that your vehicle's throttle cable has snapped. The accelerator pedal is connected to the throttlebody via a steel cable that can sometimes...