Q: What is the real problem with my car?

If your car is equipped with an electronic compass, you might find that you need to set the zone correctly. This is because magnetic north and true north are not always the same – it depends on where you’re located...

If the engine cranks slowly, you have a problem with the starting/charging system. If the engine cranks normally but doesn't start, you likely have a problem with fuel or spark delivery. In either case, it probably doesn't start after a...

The redial feature allows you to call the number that you most recently called with one easy command. To use the redial feature, simply press the Voice Recognition button, and then say “Redial."

A faulty camshaft sensor will definitely cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate; there will most likely be a fault stored for it, if it is, indeed, faulty. All other fault codes will need to be read out as well....

The brakes have a brake pad sensor that alerts the driver when the pads get worn down. If you have had the pads and rotors replaced within about 24,000 miles or less, then you may have issues with the brake...

If the dealer needs to overhaul the transmission for a bad or broken clutch, you may do additional damage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-slipping-transmission) driving it before they get to the repair. My suggestion is to ask the service center that will be doing...

The code is telling you the computer has detected a problem with the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-a-catalytic-converter-do). It is possible for the oxygen sensors to trip this code. You can do further testing to see if your issue is truly faulty...

Hi - there are several potential problems that would create the "no shift to 2nd (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/no-shifting-when-placed-in-d-drive-partial-functionality-by-manually-shifting-by-mike-d)" behavior you are experiencing. First - check all fuses for the transmission - shifting is electronic on your 4L80E transmission. If your speedometer is...

Hi there. Check the mass air flow sensor (MAF) and see if it got unplugged. When the oil change was done, most likely the air filter was checked and the MAF sensor was disturbed. Also, check all of the vacuum...