Q: water getting into sump

Hello, it sound like your charging system is not charging the battery. The alternator which puts out 12 to 14v DC charges the battery and supplies power to run all the electrical consumers when the engine is running. With the...

Hi. The code P1120 is a problem with the throttle position sensor. The input from the throttle position was not what the computer expected and would cause the computer to go into a failure limp mode. When the computer is...

Clunking, if you don't see any play, is either bushing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-stabilizer-bar-bushings) or a strut mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-strut-assembly). So you've got to check them all. It's not that easy to check them unless you had experience with this. You don't know how...

You are correct to suspect the differential. Other parts of the undercarriage, such as the tires and wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), usually result in a noise that persists during both acceleration and deceleration. Whining and howling noises are usually related to...

You may have caused electrical voltage spikes in the system. If you could not get the vehicle to go in park, then you may have a transmission or computer system failure and can be covered under one of the recalls...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2007 Toyota Corolla to have a squeak when the brakes are pressed or turning. The most common causes would be worn brake pads, suspension bushing, wheel bearings, front struts, CV axle, or a...

When you jump started the other vehicle you may have caused a voltage surge or drop in your computer system that set a code causing the check engine light to come on. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) You will need a mechanic like one...

Hi There, This is a known problem with many of the Chevrolet trucks and SUV's that is often times related to the 4WD switch becoming faulty and/or some of the wiring being corroded (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection). I would suggest having a professional...

If the crankshaft position sensor has been directly tested, using an automotive scope or real time scanner, and is confirmed to be faulty (as opposed to having a sensor wiring or other fault) it is recommended to replace the sensor...