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I would have a technician inspect your electrical system. It sounds like you may have some electrical problems. There could be a shorted wire where the wires go into the doors or you may have a bad lock sensor on...

Hi Arthur. Thanks for contacting us today. One thing that could cause both of these issues is a blown or leaking inner transmission seal. Since the automatic transmission works as a hydraulic unit, any leaks can cause inconsistent operation of...

Hello. If these lights were not on prior to replacing these parts then you need to start by checking the brake fluid. Low brake fluid or a bad brake fluid level sensor will cause this problem. If the fluid and...

If you use the recommended 5w30 oil with an oil change interval of 3000 miles you will be doing the oil changes as recommended for severe use. You can choose to do the changes later up to 7500 miles if...

If your clutch pedal still feels okay, then you likely have a bad clutch disc, which requires the transmission to be removed in order to replace it. If your clutch pedal does not feel okay, then you may have a...

It would be recommended not to drive the vehicle until it is looked at by a certified mechanic. If the [idler pulley])(https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) were to fail, the drive belt would be unable to spin the water pump and cause an overheating...

Hello, there are multiple possibilities for a no start condition. The first thing to check is that the base engine can be rotated by hand at the damper using ratchet and socket. Second is to check power at the starter...

The belt that drives the pump should be checked to make sure it is tight enough and the tensioner is working to keep the belt tight. If the belt is in good condition and not damaged, and is nice and...

When the engine is in crank mode the fuel pump relay is energized by ignition start signal. Once the car starts the fuel pressure relay is energized by the oil pressure switch. If you have fuel pressure during crank but...

This may cause other engine problems relating to the engine not warming up properly to run at normal operating temperature. There are many other systems that run based upon engine temperature and coolant temperature. Fuel injection and timing for example,...

Hi there. What could have happened is the rats nest could have chewed through some of the wires to the ignition system to the ignition switch and making the engine not want to start. Remove the rats nest and clean...

Hi there. A worn torque converter will not cause the transmission to just loose the top gears only. A worn torque converter will cause the transmission to not drive or to have a lack of power to the wheels. The...

Hi there - it's possible that your problem source is the torque converter lockup clutch NOT releasing as the truck slows down. This would lug the engine as though it's in top gear until vibration, or an engine stop/start sequence...

It sounds like you may have a bad cv joint. I would recommend having a YourMechanic technician come out and diagnose the clicking noise and they can install a new cv joint one as well if that is in fact...

The Check Engine Light is handy tool that will tell you when something is wrong with your vehicle. It does not tell you exactly what is wrong, but a loose gas cap is a common fixable problem. If a loose...

If the timing chain is badly worn very badly, it may cause the engine to run poorly or not start at all. A badly worn timing chain usually comes with noises and a check engine light. Consider having another mechanic...

If the noise is constant, it may be the bearings. If the noise is only when braking, the noise may be brake related. Bearings typically make roaring/howling noises, while brakes typically make squeaking/grinding noises. A test drive and visual inspection...

Hi there, you may need to have the memory of the engine computer read out by a scan tool. The Triton V8 engines have been known to have ignition coil breakdown over time and the misfire faults will be stored...

Check the coolant level. If the level of coolant is really low, the temperature sensor may not come in contact with the coolant, thus throwing off the temperature reading (it may read cool on the dash gauge but in fact...

Hello, the first thing to check on any car that has a transmission dipstick is to check the transmission level. If the transmission level is too low, the transmission won't engage in any gear. In a situation like this, don't...