Hello there, there are many faults that will cause your 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe's temperature gauge to only rise to 1/2 and the heat not function. The most common cause is air stuck in the cooling system, this commonly happens after...
The glow plug warning light doesn't necessarily mean the car needs glow plugs. The engine control unit turns on the light to alert you that it has detected a fault in some component of the system, not just the glow...
Hi There, There are a few different possibilities at play here. Your oil pump has a pressure relief valve that can sometimes get stuck and cause the oil pressure to remain higher than normal for an extended period of time....
It is possible that you could be having an issue with fuel delivery. I would recommend having your fuel pressure checked in order to determine if the fuel pump is working properly. If the fuel pump requires replacement, consider YourMechanic...
The two codes point to two different problems. The code P0501 indicates a possible problem with the vehicle speed sensor. The code P0753 point to a possible problem to shift solenoid A in the transmission. Both of these problems could...
The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...
I'm assuming you are talking about standard transmission. If that's the case, either your clutch slave cylinder or master cylinder is going out. Check to see if it is leaking any fluid and check if it feels mushy. If it's...
Hello - your description may cover multiple issues. The engine misfire could be caused by bad spark plugs, coils or even a fuel supply problem The knocking noise may well be a worn or damaged connecting rod or crankshaft bearing....
Hello - there is a flex disk joint on the driveshaft of your Subaru which connects to the transmission right about where the center console, and the noise you mention, are located. This flex disk deteriorates over time, due to...
Hello. If your Jeep feels like it is slowing down on its own, then the brakes may be binding. It may have to do with the parking brake or it can be something else. I would typically get the vehicle...
Under ordinary service conditions (i.e., as opposed to "severe" which would be lots of city driving and idling, trailer towing, etc.), Hyundai recommends that you replace the timing belt on your vehicle once it reaches 90,000 miles. At that mileage,...
There was a recall issued for the seat side impact connector problems and the recall was GM N14030 or NHTSA 14V118 dated 6/17/2014. The recall repaired the connectors to the air bags of both seats. Now GM came out with...
This is likely related to your EVAP emissions system and something called a purge solenoid. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system collects and temporarily stores the fuel vapors...
Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The P0420 code usually means that the catalytic converter has failed, however, it also relates to a mixture of fuel and air that is causing the catalytic converter to heat up too much....
The 750 is a great car, but when it gets some age and miles it can become pretty high maintenance. There is no way I can tell you what is leaking from here at my desk, the car will have...
Starting with the coolant sensor. While the coolant sensor may be an issue, rarely if ever will a failed coolant sensor prevent the engine from cranking. It usually will just effect engine performance and economy. If the engine shut down...
Hello. Yes, the idler pulley and tensioner should be replaced with the serpentine belt. The bearing in the idler pulley wears out over the miles and the tensioner weakens with use as well. This is not a sign of...
Fault codes may not be present if there is a hydraulic fault in the transmission. First thing to check is the transmission fluid level and condition. Low/poor fluid condition can keep the transmission from shifting properly or shift at all....
With starting conditions it's important to differentiate between a crank no start and a no crank condition. These are two very different conditions with very different causes. A no crank is when the motor doesn't turn. A crank no start...
Hesitation to accelerate can be due to spark, air, or fuel. With you vehicle being close to 10 years old, it is a good idea to do a few maintenance procedures. If you suspect the spark plugs need to be...
Hi there. Removing a muffler is illegal on vehicles with gasoline engines that need to pass emissions in counties that suppress the emissions law. For counties that do not enforce the emission law, meaning there is no emission testing required,...
Hi there: Finding a compatible cassette player that would seamlessly install with today's modern automotive accessory wiring is going to be very difficult, and could cause multiple problems with other accessory or electrical components on your Toyota Prius. I would...
It seems like you have an air flow issue or air in the system. The fan clutch should spin with a small amount of resistance when the engine is cold. With the engine up to temperature, the fan clutch should...
