It is very possible that your weather stripping is failing. Weather stripping is what prevents water from entering the vehicle through the windows or doors when they are all closed up. If you have water leaking into the vehicle, the...
Corrosion on the terminals will definitely impact the flow of current to the starter. The other potential issue may be a faulty connection to the starter relay. If the starter relay is faulty or not receiving the proper current, it...
Before giving any diagnosis, I would first suggest that you have you car checked out as soon as possible since this could be a safety concern. If you feel it is unsafe to drive, YourMechanic can come to your home...
Hello, you may have something in the motor that is broken but a common knocking noise with this car is from the torque converter flex plate. A technician, such one from YourMechanic, can listen to the sound to determine where...
Hi there. The issue may be that when the vehicle was filled up, there may have been trash in the gas tank and it may have been stirred up into the fuel system which may have clogged up the fuel...
If the engine turns over but does not start, then you may have problems with the timing chain. The vehicle may have no start issues that need to be diagnosed by a qualified mechanic; the timing may have jumped or...
Ah yes, the infamous 3.8L coolant elbows, located on the tensioner. This is a very common problem, but I would still perform a cooling system pressure test to be certain that the elbows are leaking. This test pressurizes the cooling...
Hi there. A loose connection at the battery can cause starting problems. The power and ground sides of any circuit need to have good connections for their components to work properly. A fully charged battery and a no start situation...
Hello. The most basic way to put it is the 3rd and 4th gear are slipping. What was your concern when you had the car diagnosed? Was is just the Check Engine Light, or did you notice a problem with...
There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start. There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would first...
Based on what you are describing it would seem unlikely that this was a one-off incident. When a car engine overheats, there is definitely an underlying cause and, in your circumstance, that could be something going on with the water...
Check to be sure that the manual lever on the top of the transmission actually moves into each "detent" position, beginning with the park position, as you move the gear shifter. In all likelihood, the manual lever is not moving,...
If the engine was replaced and the AC refrigerant system was drained then the system should be put under a vacuum for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure all moisture is boiled out and then leak tested to ensure...
Starting any engine in cold weather is never an easy task as they simply do not like cold weather and do not run well in it. When you first go to start your Jeep on a cold morning and turn...
Hi there. When changing out the body control module the Immobilizer system was tripped. Either the system will have to be reset or the Immobilizer system control has to be replaced. If you need further assistance with your engine not...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2006 Buick Terraza. There is a possibility of the connector C305 under the drivers seat on the rear getting corrosion and damage from water getting on the connector. The connector is not...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is having obvious issues with the power steering system. When the problem is detected while the computer runs scans as it starts, and the problem is bad enough, the system will not...
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The power steering pump on most vehicles have a pressure relief valve that will cause the problem you are having. Since you did not list the vehicle or year for the car you have, I cannot go any more in...
There are many ways to be able to make your vehicle's suspension system last longer than average, depending on where you live and its climate. If you're living in the city versus the suburbs, or if you do a lot...
You can quickly and easily rest all the display center settings to their default setting: 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the System button. 3. Press the Reset All Settings/Memory button. 4. Press Yes.
Anti-theft systems are great deterrents for would be thieves. However, when the system malfunctions, the owner of the vehicle is left out in the cold. Unfortunately, it is highly likely that the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) in your Explorer has...
The first thing I would do is check to make sure that you have a good ground for the fans, then I would check for voltage output from the relay and then at the fan connector. I would also use...
