Hello. The wrench light Illuminating on your particular vehicle is very similar to a check engine light. When the wrench light comes on the vehicle may go automatically into limp mode. Limp mode is when a vehicle will limit the...
Hey there. You should probably have another look at your plugs and wires to see if the work was done correctly. Something may not be well connected causing an intermittent misfire. The Check Engine Light comes on steady when the...
Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. If sometimes your vehicle will start with the new alternator and sometimes it won't, then there is a loose connection in your charging system. Check all of the wires to the alternator and...
Your car is pretty new for a transmission failure, but that's about where your description points. But before jumping to conclusions though, it should be carefully checked out. It could be a failure in the electronics that control the transmission,...
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some sort of engine performance issue that is also causing vibrations. If there are issues with the engine that cause misfires, the vehicle may experience a loss...
Hello. If the noise is still there when the engine is off and if you are not turning the wheel, then it is typically either a failing bearing in the rear differential or it can be a failure in the...
You will need to have the computer tested again for codes. If getting O2 sensor codes then the engine may have a vacuum leak causing the stall and o2 sensor codes. Have engine checked by a mechanic like one from...
It's hard to say the shop is wrong when they have been able to visually inspect the car while I have not. If you do not trust the shop's diagnosis, it cannot hurt to get another mechanic to take a...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2005 Kia Sorento. Most of the time if there is a grinding noise that is related to the speed of the vehicle it is caused by a bad wheel bearing. When a...
Hi there - the "simplified maintenance guide" from Chevy directs you to replace the timing belt, idler pulleys, tensioner and guides on your 1.8 liter engine "every 3 years or at 97,500 miles, whichever comes first". Most manufacturers do not...
Hi there. I am not quite sure what you mean in regards to "getting stuck" when you accelerate. If you are indicating that the vehicle has difficulty accelerating like it usually would, it's possible that the issue is caused by...
Hello: Although it's possible that you may have an issue with your heater, it's difficult to determine this without physically inspecting your Dodge. However, the heating system receives it's heat from coolant that circulates through your motor. It takes some...
You should check the shift cable is attached at the transmission and at the shifter mechanism. If the cable is off then you will need to have cable replaced. If cable is not disconnected then have someone move shifter back...
Hi there. In most cases, when you have issues shifting from first to second gear with an automatic transmission, it's caused by restricted transmission fluid inside the hydraulic lines in the transmission. However, it is also possible that an inner...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The thermostat is located under the coolant reservoir at the front of the vehicle. There are diagrams available in the service manual. To start the process you need to access the thermostat. This is...
The oil pressure sending unit (switch) should be at the base of the oil filter assembly toward the top front of the cylinder block (pulley side, that is). Removal may require a specially shaped "socket". Unless you have confirmed that...
Modern automotive air conditioning systems come in two basic types: Manually-controlled AC systems Auto AC systems The manual AC systems require the driver to adjust the desired amount of cooling by changing the fan speed...
Hello. The symptoms you are describing can be caused by a few different things. If your vehicle was recently stuck in the mud then it may be possible that one of the suspension or steering linkage components was damaged and...
Hey there. A stuck open thermostat can cause the engine to take too long to warm up, not reach proper operating temperature at all, possibly run rich, and MAYBE set that fault code. The engine electronics are programmed to...
If the vibration occurs only under acceleration, the tires are not the most likely culprit. Vibration caused by tires is common. Sometimes vibration can be better or worse at certain speeds, but unaffected by acceleration or deceleration. The rear driveshaft...
You need to have the air cleaner housing and the inlet tube inspected to see if they left a mass air sensor disconnected or if a tube came loose or got damaged. If they cannot locate the issue and you...
On the steering wheel is an Information Display button. Toggle to "Info". Go into "Setup" and you will be able to scroll to the setup panel for engine hours. You can then reset the hours through the menu. In the...
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) system prevents wheel lock up when the brakes are applied during emergency braking or on a slippery surface. In your vehicle, the skid control module receives speed signals from each wheel's speed sensor. It...
This is a common sign of a loose or worn belt. This may have happened when you replaced the alternator potentially tightening the belt too tight. When this happens as you press the gas pedal and the belt goes from...
