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There are a few reasons why your Ford Escort will turn over but not start. Since you are hearing the engine turning over, then we can assume that the battery and starter are doing their jobs. My next hunch would...
If you are referring to your head gasket, it is possible that something may not have gone back together correctly in the process. If the gasket did not seal, this could cause compression issues which could cause your engine not...
Sometimes, on older and/or high mileage transmissions, a fluid flush can be detrimental. The old fluid (which is full of friction material from the transmission clutches) is all that is holding the transmission together. However, this may not be the...
The dealer will have to inspect the door of binding. This will cause the door to reverse direction and then stop working as a safety precaution. If you want a second opinion on this, feel free to reach out to...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. There can be an issue with the switch itself or the hazard flasher assembly. The flasher is the device that makes the lights blink and a failure here...
Hello. Code P0403 is the trouble code for an issue with the vehicle's EGR circuit. The EGR, short for exhaust gas re circulation, circuit is an emissions system that is responsible for recirculating exhaust gases in order to reduce N0x...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. From what you've described, you'll need to check the adjustment of the cable. The cable may be too short, not letting the transmission engage 1st gear. If you need a diagnosis with your shifting...
Hello - there are a couple of possibilities for this behavior, all of them a safety concern. A tire with separating tread can behave in this fashion - an air bubble can form inside the tire which causes low speed...
The recommended replacement interval for all of the belts on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is 120,000 miles so yes the belt should be replaced if it is the original belt. There are many other components and systems on the...
The The ECU, or engine control unit, is part of your car’s computerized brain and is responsible for monitoring and managing all aspects of engine operation. For anyone who isn’t interested in upgrading their car for higher performance, the stock...
If If you're an undercover cop, when you choose a used vehicle, your main purpose is to look like anything but a cop. That means, of course, that an unmarked Crown Victoria is probably not the wisest choice. We’ve evaluated...
Sometimes, Sometimes, your car needs fixes that are more about convenience than anything else, and this is true in the case of a broken component (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-power-window-switch) in a window. If your window is stuck down, you can sometimes help it...