Hey there, thanks for writing in. The noise can be the serpentine belt tensioner not putting enough tension on the belt. In this case, you would most likely need to replace the tensioner along with the belt to resolve this...
Hello. If the engine is revving but the vehicle is not moving then it sounds like a transmission failure. This needs to be checked first. If the engine is not revving then it may be an engine issue. I would...
Hi there. Grab a flashlight and look under the vehicle for where the coolant leak is coming from. Either there is a gasket, hose, or freeze plug that is leaking causing the coolant to leak or the engine has cracked....
Hi there. The symptoms you're describing with your boyfriend's 2002 Grand Cherokee appear to be related to a broken or worn out ignition switch or relay. The ignition switch on the inside of the steering column is attached to multiple...
A no start on this vehicle may be caused by more than a few different problems and the first thing to check is to try another key FOB or hold your key FOB on the start button when pressing it...
You will have to replace the cooling fan assembly if the fan blade and motor is bad. You may be able to find the individual parts separately but the fan assembly would need to be removed to find all the...
Hi there. When an oxygen sensor is referred to as upstream, it means it's located prior to the catalytic converter. On a 2006 Honda Accord V6, the Bank 2 Sensor 1 o2 sensor is located on the exhaust manifold; making...
Hello - there are a number of possible causes for this behavior, which I will list in approximate order of hassle and expense to check out: after making sure transmission fluid is at the proper level and condition (slightly pink,...
Hi there. There are a lot of things that can cause this on your 2012 BMW M5. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes to see what comes up. If there are not codes then I load test...
Be sure any engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated, thus preventing the car from starting. The battery should be load tested by a professional. Load testing can only be reliably performed on a fully charged battery. If the...
If the transmission fluid was gritty when it first drained, the fluid when the pump shaft snapped off is not a good sign. The pump most likely bound up due to this metal that came through the system. When you...
There was probably at least some damage to your tie rods. These are the connections between the steering rack and the wheel. If one is bent or fatigued, it could even be dangerous to drive the car. There are some...
Hello. It sounds like it may have a failing alternator. If the alternator is failing or if the belt is loose due to a bad belt tensioner then this will occur. I would check and see if the belt is...
The intermittent windshield wipers are a feature that allows you to control the speed of the windshield wipers. Here’s how to use them: 1. Push the windshield wiper lever down one notch to the INT position. This will turn the...
The P0025 code is telling you that the exhaust camshaft timing is running late. This is not necessarily a sensor issue, but more likely a mechanical one. The variable camshaft timing is controlled by a hydraulic device that is part...
A couple of different things could cause the front end to lock up like this, though it is a rare sort of problem to occur: the transfer case circuit has failed driveshaft issue ujoints axles locked-up brakes ...
If the Check Engine Light comes on, fault codes should be stored in the engine control unit, or powertrain control module. While not specific to your year and engine, Chrysler has had a number of vehicles in the last several...
Hello there. Any mechanic that knows diesel engines would tell you that without inspecting the vehicle onsite, it's nearly impossible to give you an estimate on how long this engine would last. I've seen some Cummins diesel engines have difficulty...
The hood covers the engine and other important mechanisms. To get to certain features on your vehicle, you will need to open the hood. To open the hood. Pull the hood release handle on the driver’s side. Release the...
The power inverter has overload protection to keep it from being damaged. When the maximum power is exceeded, the inverter will shut off. To reset the inverter, simply press the power inverter button to turn it off, then press it...
For the transmission, check the fluid to see if it's low. If the fluid is low, then it will need to be topped off. If the fluid is full and is red in color, then there could be an issue...
Hello. P1604 is the trouble code for an issue with the vehicle's starting system circuit. This code is set off when the computer detects that the starter was not cranking when commanded to, or that the starter was continuing to...
Hello. Depending on how and when these items began to fail will make a difference as to what is going on. If they all occurred at the same time, then I would suspect an issue with the fuse box. It...
Check your transmission fluid. If is brown, overfilled, or under filled? If it is one of those then you may need to have your transmission oil and filter replaced. If not you may need to have one of our professional...
Trapped air in the cooling system can sometimes account for this but you are indicating that you are getting heat, at times, which would indicate that coolant is flowing. There is a heater control valve and you want to make...
