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Generally, the alert lights or check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a...

Hello. You engine should be equipped with a viscous fan for the cooling system. It uses heat from the radiator to engage the fan so that it spins with the engine, which pulls air through the radiator. Typically this fan...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. This sounds like the turbo shift broke and the turbo quit working. To test the turbo, put the vehicle in an open area and set the parking brake. Step on the service brake...

Sometimes the muffler will hold some moisture when the exhaust cools from the day before. This moisture will evaporate quickly when you first start the engine in the morning and goes out the exhaust as steam. This is most likely...

Hi Amber. Thanks for contacting us today. Although the cooling system of the car does not flow through the transmission, dirty transmission fluid can cause the transmission to overheat, cause more drag on the motor and increase the operating temperature...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The stop leak is only temporary and may not even work the first time. If you use too much or not as directed it may block the radiator and...

Hello - an engine misfire can be caused by ignition issues (bad spark plugs, plug wires, coils, or ignition module), or by fuel issues (clogged or leaking fuel injectors). I would recommend an engine misfire inspection by a mobile, professional...

Hello. It doesn’t sound like the problem with the shifter moving around and the car not starting are related. The part of the system that deals with starting the car is the clutch and clutch pedal switch. There is a...

Unfortunately considering all the recent parts that were replaced, any number of things could he causing this issue. The best thing to do would be to request that the mechanic who replaced all the parts to retrace their steps to...

It sound like you got water into some of the electrical connections from the water that is sprayed sideways and from the bottom of some of these car washes. Also, your car was running, which could cause the water to...

Hi. The most common problem with a leaking sunroof is a clogged drainage pipe that runs down the side of the car. They usually run from both sides of the sunroof down the channel that runs beside the windshield and...

While it not a common thing to have a low mileage transmission failure, it does sometimes happen. It may not necessarily be that the transmission failed as a unit, but a specific part may have failed and the factory recommendations...

Hi There, This is definitely an indication of a faulty electrical connection. This is apparent by the fact that the radio stations and cock have reset as this is what happens when the power supply (battery) is disconnected from 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...

Hi there - unfortunately, YourMechanic does not offer either of these services at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

This requires Saab-specific expertise to reset the alarm system. Check with your Saab dealer, an independent Saab repair facility, or a professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, with this Saab-specific expertise.

Hi Jervon. Thanks for contacting us tonight. While installing spark plug wires incorrectly can cause misfiring, it's quite possible that you had an existing vacuum leak. It's also possible that the vacuum leak may have been caused while you removed...

It is very possible that you could have a faulty engine or transmission mount causing this issue. Engine and transmission mounts are made of rubber and they wear out over time. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a...

Hi there. Deciding to replace or repair your vehicle is a decision you'll have to make. From the description you have provided, it may be that the only problem is a bad battery. When a battery has a sulfur smell,...

The are dozens of potential causes for your issue. Since the problem goes away after the vehicle sit and cools down, my guess is that the problem is electrical. This is because electrical resistance goes up when heat increases. When...

If you are getting spark knock then you may have a bad mass airflow sensor telling the computer you are at or above 10,000 feet above sea level and would run the engine lean. Have the sensor tested. As far...

This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

The blower motor relay should be labeled C1011 in the battery distribution box under the hood. The simplest way to test it is to see if any adjacent relays are similar and temporarily swap them. If the fuse and relay...

If the lights are fully illuminated, the starter or it's circuit is the most likely cause of your problem. However, an internal engine problem or problems with the battery could also be the cause. A trained technician will be able...