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Hello. The two things that I would first recommend evaluating in relation to your concern are the brakes and the transmission pressure control solenoid. The brakes may be locked in a position that will not allow the car to move....

We need to determine if the engine is turning over or if nothing is happening when you turn the key. If it is turning over but not starting then you will need to check the ignition system or the fuels...

Hello. The ticking sound you are hearing will probably be an exhaust leak, valve lash,incorrect oil usage, or something improperly installed during the aftermarket exhaust installation, I suggest that a stethoscope is used by a technician to help determine what...

Hi there. Rituals aside, if the starter is grinding the when attempting to start, there is a problem with starter, or flywheel. The starter can be adjusted with shims to gain the proper clearance. In any case, both will need...

Hello, thanks for writing in. When you ran the battery all the way down you may have damaged the battery internally causing it to not be able to hold or take a charge and voltage is below 9.6 volts under...

Hello there, a variety of faults will cause your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 heat to not work with the defroster. If the heat works from other vent settings than it is likely an AC blend door motor is faulty. If...

Hi, check the rim and see if it is damaged at all. You may have hit the rim and the body of the car will be fine. The wheel however is misaligned, especially if the steering wheel is wobbling a...

Hey there. This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know, the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature...

Hi. First thing to note is you should not be getting exhaust gases into the cab through the a/c vents unless you have an engine that is leaking exhaust. My recommendation is to have your engine checked for exhaust leaks,...

If you can get more for the car as a trade in, after you replace the radiator, than what a junk yard will give you for junking it, then I'd recommend fixing or replacing the radiator and use it as...

Engine and transmission mounts are replaced on a mobile basis by certified mechanics dispatched by YourMechanic. The service to request is motor/transmission mount replacement. Harmonic balancers are relatively long-lived but there are a lot of variables that affect service life....

Hello. From what you describe it sounds as if your vehicle may be experiencing more than one issue. Brakes not functioning are usually caused by serious issues with the brake system. If they are not functioning at all then that...

Hi Karl. Thanks for contacting us today. What you are describing is arguably one of the hardest items to diagnose, but is typically caused by an electrical short. In some cases, a loose wire to an ignition system component, such...

You should not have to go to a dealer to have the light bar installed. Check around in your area to find a good automotive custom shop or a specified Mustang custom shop. They would be happy to install the...

Hi there. One of the negative drawbacks of replacing OEM exhaust systems is the noise you're hearing. This noise is typically caused by small backfires inside the combustion chamber due to the fact that most people don't tune the engine...

Hi there. Since this noise is present when you make a turn, I have reason to believe that this noise is coming from your steering/suspension. There are many components to your steering and suspension that turn, move up/down, sway, and...

Check all of the wiring in the dashboard and see if anything is loose or detached. If the wiring to the radio and to the doors are connected and tight, the the body controller has failed and needs replaced. If...

Hello. I usually start by checking to see if the thermostat is opening as it should and see if the engine cooling fan is functioning. If the fan is not turning on, then that needs to be repaired. If the...

Unfortunately, this is an issue that will require the transmission ECU to be diagnosed using a scanning too specific to this in order to determine what the cause or issue is. This is a common issue on the BMW transmission...

If the catalytic converter is not working properly, it will cause the symptons you described, such as very poor fuel mileage, poor performance and a fuel smell as this is the raw fuel coming out of the exhaust. This happens...