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Hello, the noise you are hearing may be brake system related. The brake pads located by the tire area have audible sensors to indicate the pads need to be replaced. I recommend getting a brake inspection done as soon as...

Hi there. The movement of the vehicle when starting the engine and driving in the parking lots would be caused by an engine or transmission mount or both. Check the mounts and see if any of them are broken from...

Hi there: The sound you're describing is very similar to a serpentine or drive belt that is beginning to show signs of being loose or damaged. As the belt progressively gets looser, this noise will become more noticeable until it's...

GM recommends that you change the oil in your Camaro every 7,500 miles. The following is a link to additional recommended service intervals for your 2015 Camaro for your reference that our experts here at YourMechanic are also able to...

Hi there. It is quite possible that you have an exposed electrical wire or a short somewhere in the electrical system that is the root source of your starting issue. A fuse or relay will continue to break when the...

The cold air intake and oil type air filter are the problem most likely. The oil from the filter will contaminate the mass air sensor and cause it to not read correct. It may not set a code, but will...

Well, you may be one of the lucky Honda Odyssey owners that was included in the Class action lawsuit in the court of Northern California, Alex Soto and Vince Eagan v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. settlement on September 9,...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...

Hi, thanks for your question about the P0340 trouble code. The camshaft sensor on the Lexus ES300 should be located toward the back of the motor on the right side (assuming you are facing the motor) near the top of...

Hello - lets check basics first. Do you have spark at the plug now? If not, there is still a fault with the ignition. Get the problem codes whether Check Engine is still on or not. If you have spark,...

The coil in your application has a power wire, a ground wire, and a PCM pulse command wire (5 volt pulse) that operates the coil’s internal switching transistor. Although you may have measured battery voltage on the power wire (Blk/Yel),...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com. Although I understand your frustration about the cost of replacing an electrical relay, I can't recommend removing the single fuse to attempt to resolve this problem for two reasons. First, the fuse...

Hello, I'll be happy to help you find the fuse that's diffused. The one you're looking for is located under the hood in the fuse box. It is labeled "LTR" which stands for lighter. Good luck! If you feel like...

Hi there: Anytime you smell gasoline, it should be taken very serious. You could have fuel leaks on the fuel rail or any of the fuel injectors. You could also have a fuel tank vapor line to the intake manifold...

Hey there. This suggests your power steering pump may be failing or you have a leak elsewhere in one of the power steering lines. The power steering system operates on very high pressurized hydraulic pressure (in some cases as much...

Hello. You should have the battery fully charged and then check the charging system to see if it is charging the battery. Replace the alternator if it is not charging. If you need help with this, a qualified professional from...

Hi there. Check for fuel pressure on the fuel rail with the engine running. If the fuel pressure is at 50 psi or higher, then the fuel pump is working. If the fuel pressure is low, then the fuel pump...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Often when starters are installed they come with a shim. These shims need to be installed to help hold the starter at the proper angle. If the angle is off the gears may not...

Hello. There may be a problem with the combination switch or a headlight switch. It is also possible that there is some damage to the wiring of the dashboard, interior lights, and fog lights. I suggest that you have an...

Hello there, many different faults will cause the fans on your 1995 Chevrolet Camaro to not turn on. You have replaced many of the common failure points, but there are a few other potential causes. The most likely is the...

Your clutch is what connects the engine to the manual transmission. When a clutch is working correctly, you will get a smooth clutch engagement with little to no chatter. When the clutch is fully engaged, you will have a solid...

Hi there. Typically when I see this issue on big block chevy engines, the first thing I do is check the distributor first. Verify the cap is not cracked, rotor is good, and the distributor is solidly mounted to the...

Hello - first task is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. This will show "occasional errors" like the cylinder misfire you mention. A dirty idle air control valve, or throttle body, can...