The shift mechanism has a solenoid that is part of the mechanism, which may have broken the small lever that releases the lock that enables the shifter to get out of Park. The fix is to replace the shifter assembly....
Hello there, over time it is not uncommon for the AC to stop cooling as well. Common failure points would be the AC fan, low refrigerant level, AC condenser, or a blend motor failure. A qualified technician, such as one...
It sounds like the door latch needs to be removed and replaced. The door latch and locking mechanism are built into the same part and can easily be replaced. I would recommend having a technician from YourMechanic come out and...
You first should look under vehicle to see if the fuel tank was damaged during the accident? If it was then the damaged may have caused the problem. If the tank and frame around the tank was not damaged then...
The battery light comes on to indicate that the charging voltage is low. It usually means there is a problem in the car's charging system. if the battery is in good condition, the car can still run for a short...
Hello there, many common faults will cause a coolant leak in your 2002 Saturn. Without knowing your exact make and model I can only provider general advice. Coolant leaks can form in almost any part of the system. The most...
It depends on what you want. RX8's are a screaming car that run around and have these rotor engines that blow up, which they still haven't fixed. But Miatas are known as a lady's car. They can last a long...
The catalyst inside of the converter can break away and cause rattling noises in the exhaust, especially on acceleration. Over time the catalyst material can break apart and cause partial plugging of the exhaust. If the catalyst is no longer...
Hi there. If there is a grinding noise when trying to crank the engine then most of the time it is caused by the starter failing. If the starter gear is not engaging correctly then this will occur. It is...
There is a motor in the lock actuator. Premature wearout of the motor is a known reported issue. The testing consists of ensuring that power is being delivered to the actuator, that is ensuring that the electrical connections to the...
Something like that would be vehicle specific. I would recommend having the vehicles you are considering purchasing inspected by a qualified professional in your area. Consider YourMechanic as mobile inspections are provided.
Hello. There is a recall for the brake booster intermittently not working and causing a loss of brake power assist. Contact your dealer to see if your car is covered under the recall.
The first thing you want to do is, whenever your dimmer switches, check that. A lot of times, dimmer switches burn out and they will do exactly that. You want to pray it's that, because if it's not that, you...
Hi there: In most cases, the symptoms you're describing are caused by problems with tires, suspension components or the steering rack. When you shift into a different gear during acceleration, the suspension and tires must work together to ensure the...
The first thing to try is to put in new batteries in the key FOB and see if this helps. If it does then replace batteries in all extra keys also. If it still has issues then you may have...
Hi there. If the noise only occurs when moving and it changes when you turn then it is one of a few things. Most of the time this is caused by a loose exhaust heat shield. I have seen these...
Hello. I have a couple of ideas. You mentioned it happens in the morning and this indicates the truck is cold. When the seals in a transmission get old and hard, they allow ATF to leak internally and the transmission...
