Popular questions

Hi there. The flapping noise you are hearing from behind the doghouse, could prove to be, difficult to diagnose. Temperature may be affecting the severity of the noise. Removing the doghouse may be helpful in isolating the noise. There are...

Hi there. From the description you have provided this is most likely an idle control issue. Assuming, the Check Engine Light is not on, leads me to believe the ECM (engine control module) is not recognizing the fault. The throttle...

Checking all the basics will usually locate the problem. You didn't mention whether you have verified good spark from the coil wire. Confirm that the plug wires are on right. That distributor turns clockwise, and the firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2...

Hi there. If the bolt is stripped out and the treads to the bolt are in the head of the engine, then remove the bolt and look at it. Most likely the threads in the head are stripped out. You...

Check all of the battery ground cables to the car on the battery, engine, and chassis. There is a bad ground somewhere that is causing the ECM to not work properly. This would cause the fuel pump to not work...

Hi there. Car alarms come with different kinds of sensors that affect how they respond to activity around them. Car alarm systems also come with tilt sensors, which trigger the alarm if the car's position is moved. Check all of...

The first thing is that disconnecting the battery cable when the engine is running can damage the alternator and computer modules on the vehicle. This will cause voltage spikes that will burn electrical circuits out. With the description of the...

Hello. The daytime running lights are not supposed to function at the same time as the headlights. The daytime running lights are only supposed to come on during the day, to provide additional visibility for daytime driving, independently of the...

I believe all of these cylinders are on the same Bank of the engine. With this in consideration the most likely cause after replacing all of those parts would be a vacuum leak on the intake manifold near that side...

When the transmission fluid is colder it may be sealing good and as fluid warms the internal transmission leaks by internal seals. Have transmission pressure tested for internal leakage and may need overhaul.

Hello. It sounds like the car has low battery voltage. Either the battery has gone bad or the alternator is not charging properly and is draining the battery. I would suggest that you have the electrical system inspected. If you...

Hello. A few things I would check on the vehicle are the struts, the axles, the control arm bushings, the ball joints. I would carefully examine the whole front end suspension for any worn or damaged components. You will probably...

When an engines rotation speed increases the speed should increase. If it isn't, then there is likely an issue with the torque converter (an automatic transmissions clutch). If the speed is increasing, it could be an issue with the cruise...

Hi. The issue you have experienced demands a mechanic's attention. The fuse box is the power unit to most of your main power sources in your vehicle. The burned wires are caused by overheating to a point where the wires...

A good strategy is to research used parts availability and pricing, in your locale at Car-Part.com. Once you have selected the parts you desire to replace, a certified Mechanic from YourMechanic can assist with the installation. With regard to the...

The fuse number 26 in the interior fuse box should be a 30 amp fuse. This is accordance with the wiper diagram.

It may take some time for the new fluid to disperse and you may have erratic shifting but any slippage may be worn clutches inside the transmission and need internal work.

Your best option is to buy a service manual; it will detail the steps required to replace the TCC solenoids. Unfortunately, YourMechanic does not work on transmissions so it may be necessary to take the car to a transmission shop,...

Hey there. This is most likely related to the transmission control module or one of the many different components that feed information to the module which controls many different functions of the transmission. A faulty transmission control module may...

The temperature is adjusted with the Temperature Control knob. Rotate this knob clockwise to increase the temperature, or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.

The wipers on your vehicle are powered by a multi-speed motor that is controlled by the wiper switch and a relay module. A set of gears, crank arm, and linkage attach the motor to the wipers. If you hear the...