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Hi. The wires behind the dash may be related, but probably not. The vehicle should be checked for proper spark and fuel delivery when it is acting up. This can be done using a fuel pressure gauge to check for...
Bad inner constant-velocity (C/V) joints can give you vibrations while accelerating. When they are worn, they can vibrate under load (accelerating). Tire balancing could cause vibration while accelerating, maintaining speed, and coasting, and is less likely to be the issue....
You may not need brakes but should get them inspected to see if they are worn down or just noisy. If you are having to replaced the brakes every 4000km or six months, then you have issues with the calipers...
If the car fails to accelerate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) or is stalling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-stalling-inspection) there is something wrong with the fuel or ignition systems and possibly the air induction system. Only an in-person diagnostic will reveal the cause(s). Possibilities that I would initially...
The A6 has some pretty large bushings in the lower control arms. Especially the ones toward the rear of the arm. When those bushings wear out, the rear of the control arm can flop around quite a bit, changing all...
Hi there. Sometimes a dragging emergency brake or warped front brake rotors can cause the symptoms you're describing. In worse case scenario, there may be internal damage inside the transmission or the torque converter of your Optima. I would recommend...
Hello - check transmission fluid level first, then check for problem codes - whether the Check Engine light is on or not. Given your mileage, it sounds like the front clutch or the low-reverse clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/does-an-automatic-transmission-have-a-clutch) has failed. This is...
YourMechanic does not offer transmission/engine replacement or swap services. However, here is some advice. first of all, if it's possible to trade the automatic transmission-equipped vehicle for a similar vehicle with a manual transmission, you will save yourself a lot...
Hi there. Unfortunately we don't enough data from you to answer this question. We need to have the year, make and model of vehicle and the identification of the services completed to give you a good answer. Thanks.
This This sports car for the everyday man or woman is an irresistible combination of style, handling, and just plain fun. The BRZ offers a respectably good time on the way to work or on the way around the race...
Gardeners Gardeners and landscape architects need to haul around quite a bit of gear. As a gardener, chances are you will need to transport a variety of mowing equipment, along with smaller implements. You may also need to move shrubs,...