Hi there. I'm unsure of the problem you are describing. If it has to do with your steering not reacting to you turning the wheel, then you may have a problem with your rack and pinion. Also, your steering contains...
Hello. If the engine is misfiring and shutting off at this speed, then that can be caused by a number of issues. Most of the time, this is caused by a failing distributor. These are a common problems on this...
Hi there. I would recommend checking the fuel pump fuses to be sure the fuel pump is getting power to it. Also, check the ground wire to the fuel pump as well as this is a common issue when they...
Hi there. It appears that the issues you're experiencing may be caused by the ignition lock cylinder. In some newer vehicles (made after 2000) this part has multiple springs inside the cylinder that allows you to press the key forward...
Hi, thanks for writing in. This P0430 code is for the bank B or driver side converter or the O2 sensor after the converter. The code will need to be diagnosed to isolate the problem to the sensor or the...
Your engine's computer gets crank signals from the crankshaft and camshaft sensors and then uses these signals to fire the coils. To see if the sensors are sending these signals to the computer, you can scan the computer using a...
Hi There, It sounds like your drive belt tensioner pulley may be wearing out or possibly improperly aligned causing the drive belt to be stressed. When this tensioner pulley is out of alignment or wearing out, this will cause excessive...
Those cars have a limited life span. First thing you want to do on the one that's has 205,000 miles is to get a mechanic and do a wet and dry compression test of the engine. That will tell you...
The alternator in your car charges your battery with the assistance from the voltage regulator which is something that regulates the amount of voltage being sent to the battery via the charging from the alternator. It's function is to not...
Hello. If you have an engine that is cranking but not starting, then you need to look on dashboard to see if the theft light is flashing first. If it is, then try a different key to see if that...
At 200 thousand miles it could really be just about anything. But the good news is that car that cranks but will not start is usually the easiest kind of problem to diagnose. Your car needs fuel, ignition, and compression...
Hi there: If you replaced the cam sensors and the check engine light is still illuminated, it's highly possible that the trouble code is caused by the electrical harness attached to the sensors as opposed to the sensors themselves. The...
There are several such sites. If you are looking for used spare parts, the enormous catalog/database at www.car-part.com is one of the better ones. Obviously, if you are looking for new spare parts, such are already vended by VIN at...
Many different parts can cause the vehicle to overheat. The most common would be the thermostat, radiator, water pump, air in the coolant, or a coolant leak. When a vehicle overheats at idle the usual suspect is the radiator fans....
Hello. If the exhaust system is original, that is if it is about 20 years old, you will probably end up replacing the entire system, consisting of the "Y" pipe coming off the manifolds, the converter, muffler, and tail pipe....
There should be no detectable odor of gasoline from your car (apart from when you are refueling). If you are detecting a fuel odor that means there is either a leak or the air fuel ratio is very far off...
Hello. If your car will not start on its own, but will with a jump start, then the first thing I would check is the battery. If the battery is old or worn it may no longer have enough cranking...
Hi, thanks for writing in. I don't wish to 2nd-guess, but your symptom description suggests that either the differential or the transmission may have been run low on fluid, but was refilled after a couple of weeks? Not clear on...
Hi there. Once these parts are replaced you need to do the test procedure with the same plug otherwise the light will remain on. If you did the reset then the circuit will need to be tested. It can also...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1997 Mercedes Benz E300. Check to see if you see any tilting of the vehicle to one side. You may also notice an abnormal amount of bouncing when driving the car. These are all...
Hi. This situation requires immediate attention. The symptoms seem to indicate either a tire failure, or brake issue, related to brake caliper/pads, or warped rotor. You can remove the wheel and inspect the tire for bulges or damage, and also...
