Q: When I drive a lightning bolt light comes up on the dashboard and the car loses power

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Hello. This is a problem that comes up quite often on this vehicle. If the buzzing is coming from the inside of the vehicle then it is typically caused by a ground problem. The buzzing is usually the result of...

The battery will drain quickly when continually trying to start the engine, if the engine doesn't run long enough for the alternator to keep the charge of the battery. The stalling may come from an issue with air metering, or...

The first thing you need to look at is coolant level. If the level is low, you have a leak. The system cannot operate properly without the proper amount of coolant to circulate. Look for obvious signs of leaks, if...

Just a little note, the water pump is driven by the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) and not the fuel pump. Your fuel pump is in the fuel tank and may be the cause of the no start. If you have a...

Uh oh - this isn't good. It is likely that some of the contaminated gas may still be clogging other fuel system components, and needs to be chemically cleaned out - fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), fuel lines (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-hose-replacement), fuel pressure regulator...

Hi There, This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor. The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor senses engine load and generates a signal that is proportional to the amount of vacuum in the intake manifold. When you are...

Hi There, This can be caused by a loose battery cable which is often times the problem. Try checking to be sure they are connected properly. Also, there is a sensor that has 3 small wires running to it that...

Changing the transmission fluid will not typically cause the transmission to fail. You should check the fluid level. If the level is too low, the transmission will malfunction. There are also external faults, such as problems with the shift linkage,...