If the lock cylinder has truly been damaged, there are not a whole lot of options other than removing and replacing the damaged components. In order to do so, the door panel and lock cylinder can be removed and replaced...
If you have teeth on the flywheel missing it is possible that if the engine stops at just the right spot the starter will not be able to engage the flywheel and turn it. In order to replace the flywheel...
Hello. The starting issue you are having could very well be caused by the glow plug circuit. It may not be the glow plugs themselves (although it could be), but rather the wires and other parts of the circuit involved....
I recommend having the brake fluid level checked to be sure that that is not the source of the problem. Another possibility is the fluid level sensor going bad. Those are my two best guesses for this without actually looking...
Hi there - if the belt is failing within 2 days of driving, there is a problem with one of the components driven by the belt (alternator, AC compressor, water pump), the belt tensioner, or an idler pulley. If the...
Unfortunately, there could be a variety of reasons why your Honda Civic is jerking and rattling at this speed. If you are experiencing these symptoms at the same time, then it is likely that they are related to each other....
Hello there. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you ideas as we don't see too many Holden vehicles here in the United States. We are only able to offer service and repair suggestions for cars, trucks and SUV's that are...
Hard starts can be caused by many things. Anything from a bad battery, to the need for a tune up, or replacement fuel pump can cause a hard starting condition. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one...
You should only use 5w20w motor oil and Toyota long life antifreeze in this car. Just because the engine has high miles you should not change any of the recommended fluids for the vehicle.
Hi there. It is not common for an air bag deployment to cause any damage outside of the vehicle; in fact, it's virtually impossible. It is highly probable that these two issues are non-related.
You may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. Since...
Firstly, I would recommend replacing your serpentine belt as it is a regular maintenance item on all vehicles with internal combustion engines that use a belt. The reason for the noise is that over time after the belt has been...
Hi there. In order to help you diagnose this issue, knowing your cars year, make and model would be very helpful. In general however, when this type of issue occurs, it is due to an alternator that has failed, or...
Hi there. I would highly recommend against doing this, as it's very likely that an electrical fire could start, or gasoline fumes would ignite a large fire inside your vehicle.
There is a high failure rate with your particular vehicle's door handles. They are engineered with plastic components that wear out over time and break. Replacing the door handle requires the removal of the interior door panel and air bag units. I...
Hi. It does sound like you might be having hydraulic issues. There are two components to this. The clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder. The clutch master cylinder is not normally replaced during a clutch job, but the slave...
Unfortunately, this question requires additional information as to the make and model of your vehicle to properly answer. There numerous vehicles on the market with varying overdrive designs that operate mechanically different. In general, most overdrive transmissions will be programmed...
Hi. Commonly an engine will sound as if it is squeaking due to a faulty belt or pulley. Any of the belt driven components have the possibility of producing a squeak if it becomes faulty. I suggest you have a...
Normally, yourmechanic would not speak to modifying vehicles, but my other half and myself had a 2012 Forte SX 5 door which I did some modifications on, now have a 2016 Forte5 EX ans well as a Sonata Sport 2.0T...
If noise is suspected from the serpentine belt or belt driven accessories and/or pulleys, just disconnect the belt and momentarily run the engine. If the noise goes away, all components driven by the belt need to be closely examined. If...
If the throttle body is leaking vacuum on the throttle shaft then it should be replaced. If you are just getting a noise of sucking air through the throttle plates then it can be caused by carbon build up on...
Hello. The inspection of the lower control arms are accurate, but what is cracking is actually the bushings in the wishbone's lower control arms. This is a common problem with Audi cars. A certified technician can help you with the...
My suggestion is to have a dealer look into it and see if they have a fix or even verify the cause of the complaint. You may have an active recall for your vehicle for the acceleration problem and the...
