Popular questions

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd like to start by saying, you haven't wasted your money. Even if your issue hasn't been repaired, they did some quality maintenance that will help your truck last many more miles. I understand your...

Hi there. If your engine is stalling out on you and the shop has said that the issue is your ignition coils, try checking the coils and see if there is a spark coming out of them by removing the...

Hello. If the Check Engine Light has come on, then that means the computer has detected some sort of issue. I would rescan the computer to see if the same code has returned, even after cleaning the sensor. If cleaning...

Hi, when does this occur? There could be multiple things involved. If it happens when you shift from reverse to drive or vice versa, the gearing in your rear differential may be misaligned creating a larger than normal gap between...

Your car is equipped with automatic door locks to help provide better safety and security. Here’s how they work: All the doors will lock once you pass 15 MPH. All the doors will unlock once you turn the ignition...

It is possible that this could be normal depending on how severe the noise is. I would recommend taking the vehicle back to the place that you bought it and explain the situation to them. If there is an issue...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The hooks are simply what hold the exhaust in place. If the hooks on the bottom of the vehicle are broken, then the exhaust pipe and possibly the muffler, are banging against the bottom...

Hello and thank you for contacting Your Mechanic. What seems to happening with your engine Bank 1 is going rich and Bank 2 is going lean and repeating itself. Now, for this to repeat itself, there is probably a problem...

On July 1, 2011, BMW issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB, designated Manufacturer Communication Number: SIB-61-01-11), relative to this problem in your year, make and model. The TSB refers to a short circuit which obviously has been frequent enough in...

Hi - check your vehicle's fuel pressure when running, and under load. Your comment regarding "fuel trims ...erratic" gets my attention. If the pressure is not correct, check the fuel pump relay (possible burned contacts) and fuel pressure regulator. If...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. There needs to be some more information gathered before we can make any type of diagnosis. We need to know if this happens at idle, while accelerating, and or if it happens constantly....

The first question you should ask, is why the terminals were melting in the first place. This is a sign something is wrong and this issue needs to be corrected, or the new battery may meet a similar fate. It...

When it comes to oil leaks, if your car is typical, there is probably more than one leak point. Without pre-cleaning the engine, it is possible to put a fluorescent dye into the engine oil, run the engine, and then...

Hello. It is likely one of the plastic panels under your car making the dragging noise. The plastic panels I suspect are the wheel well covers and the splash guard underneath the car. One of them could be dragging or...

Mike, you are very welcome! Keep in mind there are several components to these systems, and the issue may not be the solenoid alone. Despite the cause of the noise, the technician will be there to find it and help...

Hello - this is correct. There is a transponder chip inside your old key that is programmed already to your in-car receiver. Disassembling the old key, remove the chip, and installing it in your new key (discard or save the...

There is not much of a break in period needed for your vehicle. But, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you start your vehicle working properly. To break in your vehicle. Do not drive...

Hi there - your mechanic was being straight with you. The fuel filter is attached to the fuel tank on the S. African models, with a seal in between the filter and tank. Getting a proper fit on re-assembly in...

Fault codes for P0300, P0301, P0302, etc. indicate misfires. P0301 would indicate cylinder #1 misfiring, P0302 would indicate cylinder #2 misfiring,etc. Code P2159 has to do with the VTEC system malfunction. If all this started after the timing belt replacement,...

Your vehicle should have a vacuum diagram sticker under the hood somewhere. This should be the same sticker that says the engine size. This will normally tell you where all of the vacuum lines are located and what is connected...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is telling you the transmission shift solenoid is malfunctioning. This may be due, and is most often due, to a bad transmission shift solenoid. The wiring to the solenoid and the TCM...