Hi there. As much as we'd like to help you here, you might be better served to search the average price for these services in your town to determine what you should charge your customer. Good luck.
The check engine light comes on when the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has detected a fault and stored a trouble code. The only way to know what is the problem is to scan the ECU with the proper diagnostic equipment....
If your car is equipped with satellite radio, your audio system is set up from the factor for SIRIUS Radio. After you have paid for your subscription, you will be able to listen to satellite radio wherever you are (barring...
You should have your fuel injectors and combustion chamber cleaned. The valves may have carbon built up on them and will cause lean conditions. Also dirty clogged injectors can cause lean conditions as well. Lastly, I recommend checking the fuel...
Hi there. In most cases, when you're pulling less than 15 volts from the alternator the issue is caused by an internal component failure within the alternator itself or the alternator relay. If the starter is not receiving the correct...
If your vehicle is covered by a manufacturer warranty, you should avail yourself of that in order to save money. Alternatively, if more convenient, you can request an air conditioning system inspection. The responding certified mechanic will come to your...
The mechanic that looked at the vehicle is partly correct in that the repairs cannot be known until the problem can be verified and diagnosed. If the problem cannot be verified then you will have a hard time getting 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...
Hi there. If the vehicle ran before you performed the job for the clutch exchange, then back track the work you had performed and look for anything that is not plugged in. Most likely, the crankshaft sensor was unplugged and...
Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level, a faulty thermostat, a plugged radiator,...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having one of several issues. If you have a slow crank, then the engine is not able to start because the starter is not going fast enough. Next you will...
Sorry to hear about that. Yes, that is repairable (replaceable) and a certified mechanic from YourMechanic will be glad to perform the repair during a mobile visit. The relevant service to request is door lock cylinder replacement. Once on that...
If you door lock motors get out of sync then just hit the unlock button several times to see if all doors unlock and then see if they will lock all together from door switch? If they do not straighten...
Hi there. That's very difficult to answer. The cost of a vehicle is not as important as the mechanical condition of the vehicle. If all systems are properly lubricated, the coolant system works correctly, all belts and hoses are tight...
Hello. Your particular make and model is known to develop excessive condensation during colder mornings and cause a white smoke to plume at startup. Other things that may cause a white smoke to come from the exhaust are a leaking...
The most common problem for the engine that will not crank (if the battery is okay) is the starter. I recommend that starter is checked for proper power getting to it from the battery and the ignition switch before replacing...
When you have a vehicle that is 27 years old it can be most anything causing the vehicle to hesitate. Depending on the engine you have you may have a sensor issue that is not working correct or a fuel...
Hello there. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer mechanical advice for this vehicle, as it's not one we service or we see too many of here in the United States. You might want to have a professional mechanic in your...
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...
You will need to add about 1 quart of fluid that was lost when the radiator and hoses were changed. Check transmission level and if problem continues then you may need to have transmission checked. Just low on fluid will...
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2009 Audi A5 Quattro. If you are having a lean condition, then the fuel pressure needs to be checked. The most common cause of a lean code on this car is either low...
Have a transmission mechanic check the transmission to see if it is an internal problem or just the governor needs replaced. You may just have the kick down linkage adjusted wrong and needs a simple reset of linkage. This can...
Hi there. The P0441 trouble code will be seen when the ECU has detected incorrect purge flow in the Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system. When the purge flow is determined to be faulty, a Check Engine Light is set and...
If you are able to keep the master cylinder full and thus no air can be drawn toward the ABS pump and valving during brake bleeding, you can often get away without using a bi-directional scan tool to remotely actuate...
Hi there. You can adjust the throttle plate on the throttle body or adjust the throttle position sensor. If making the adjustments has no effect on the engine idle, then there could be a vacuum leak or the Idle Air...
