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What you are describing sounds like a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This sensor relays vital information...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The steering, suspension, and brakes are all closely related. The first place you often feel issues is in the steering wheel. The best option is to give all three systems a full inspection. Start...

Hi - most likely, either the heater control valve is not functioning properly, or the heater core itself is clogged enough to restrict flow. I would recommend a heater inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic,...

Hi there: It's very difficult to tell you where to start if we don't know what type of troubles or symptoms you're experiencing. A professional mechanic typically will download OBD-II trouble codes first, then test drive or communicate with the...

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Check the bulb contacts, front and rear, and just make sure there is no obvious corrosion. Check the headlight harness connection to the headlight bulbs as well. From what you are describing, there is some sort of short or voltage...

The first code, P0354 is for a coil primary circuit failure. May be a bad coil. Codes P0304 and P0308 are misfire codes for cylinder number 4 and 8. May be the coil issue causing it. The code P2310 and...

If your vehicle is in power liftgate mode, you can use the power liftgate close button to effortlessly close the trunk. To do so, press the liftgate close button, which is located directly next to the latch on the trunk....

Hi Jay. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several possible reasons why your Olds Alero is having these problems. While routine maintenance and service are important, it might not resolve your symptoms. Whether you can do it yourself depends...

Hi there. The symptoms that you are describing lead to the accelerator pump in the carburetor not pumping correctly at low rpm's and low speeds. Try adjusting the carburetor settings to be 100 rpm's higher and turn in the fuel...

Hi Heather, What you are describing is a common symptom of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the air intake as it...

Hello! On your particular vehicle, the hard start condition is commonly caused by a faulty fuel pump relay, fuel pump, or fuel filter, so I suggest checking the fuel pressure to determine if there is a problem with the fuel...

Noises such as this require some creativity to locate. The first challenge is recreating the noise. It is good that you are paying attention to the conditions it occurs and does not occur during. These kinds of details can help...

You will need to take out one spark plug wire off a spark plug and put it near a ground with a screw driver or spark tester installed and crank engine to see if there is spark. If no spark...

Hello there, most modern vehicles use a variable rate steering assist system. This varies the amount of effort that it takes to turn the wheel based on the speed and demand. In most cases, if the steering shaft had issues,...

Hi there: A sputtering engine is typically caused by fuel or ignition system failures. However, there are more than 20 individual parts that could be dirty, faulty or have electrical wiring issues that can contribute to your 2005 Volkswagen engine...

Ignition coils can be a very tricky component to diagnose and there is virtually no way to tell when one may or may not fail without pulling one apart and doing extensive testing. Often times when they fail, it can...

Hi there: Most power steering pumps have a "shelf life" of about 10 to 15 years. If yours has not been replaced, then it's more than likely that this is the reason why your power steering is not functioning correctly....

Hi there - it sounds like there is still a coolant leak independent of the radiator which needs attention. It is also possible that there is an air bubble in the engine which may need to be bled (air bubbles...

A common failure item that may show similar symptoms to your vehicle is the idle air control valve. The vehicle may start, but will generally stall soon or immediately. The idle air control valve meters airflow through the throttle assembly...

It is very likely that your battery cables might be corroded or loose; requiring replacement. Anytime you remove the cables and it starts up; it's typically because the battery cables are loose or damaged. I'd recommend replacing the cables first;...

Hello. This can be caused by a few different things. Most of the time it is caused by low refrigerant in the system, but I have seen a lot of these switches fail as well as the pressure switches in...

The front springs on the struts may need to be replaced. A thorough check of tires and tire pressures need to be done first. The manufacturer has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 10-029, dated 4/20/2012, that covers replacing the...

I would recommend starting with a cooling system pressure test. This will determine whether Cooling system leak is. If the coolant is mixed with oil then you will see coolant and oil leaking. Cooling system pressure test can be performed...

Hi there. Thank you for submitting your question to us. In short, our mobile mechanics do not provide most repair services on hybrid vehicles as you've listed. They tend to be very complicated and are typically best suited to have...