Hi there. If there is a rotten egg or sulfur type of smell then most of the time this is caused by a failure in the catalytic converter. When these fail and become too hot they will smell like this....
Hi there: The symptoms you're describing are similar in many ways to restriction of hydraulic fluid inside the transmission. Sometimes flushing the transmission fluid can help remove those obstructions; but in most cases, it delays the inevitable task of removing...
Hi there. It sounds like something may have shorted during the alternator replacement. If the positive cable going to the alternator made contact with anything metal, then it may have blown the main fuse. If not, then the battery should...
Hi there. Check the fuel injectors and see if they are working or not. While the engine is running, unplug one injector harness at a time. If the engine begins to hesitate, then the injector was working. If the engine...
Pulling to one side, without the brakes applied, is caused by misalignment, tire defects or uneven tire inflation (from side to side). Vibration on braking is typically due to rotor runout and/or thickness variation in the rotor(s). Vibration at speed,...
The fuel level sensor may be experiencing a malfunction especially if there have not been any performance concerns. Unfortunately, it is inside the fuel tank and must be removed to examine the contacts. This is common among many year models....
From what you've described it sounds like there may be a loose spark plug. This would cause both of the issues you are describing. The clicking is the exhaust gas escaping through the spark plug hole, which also allows this...
Hi there. Sometimes the material of the contact on a sensor can produce a false reading or not correctly connect to the electrical harness; so if your trying to test the sensor to see if it works, and the OEM...
Hi Brandon. Thanks for contacting us tonight. A squealing noise is typically caused by a loose belt - like a serpentine belt that drives the water pump on your Pontiac. It's also possible that one of the pulley's is causing...
Wow! It sounds like a glitch in that system. If it has happened to yours, it is extremely likely it has occured to other drivers of their Cadillacs. I'm imagining a very serious sit down meeting with the dealership service...
Hello, thanks for writing in. I believe you are saying that there is a problem with the car cranking; both before and after replacing the battery. And, that applying a booster power source did not improve the ability of the...
Hi there. This type of clicking noise is typically an indication of a brake pad that is dragging on the rotor or wheel bearings that are damaged. Most of the time if the sound increases in speed as the vehicle...
It sounds like you may have had your fuel pump go bad. The sputtering could have been due to low fuel pressure. As the pump worsened, the symptoms worsened until it got so bad that your car would not start....
The crankshaft position sensor is typically externally mounted on the engine near the crankshaft pulley. I would recommend checking near the crankshaft pulley for this answer. If you need help with the replacement of the crankshaft position sensor, I recommend...
All of the possible causes mentioned could be the issue. All of these parts have pulleys that are ran off of the serpentine belt. Most of the pulleys have bearings inside them that allow them to spin freely. If a...
Hello. A clutch chatter will be due to a couple of possible problems. Have the motor and transmission mounts checked to make sure none of them are broken. If all the mounts are good, then the only other problem is...
You should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to see if the code in the computer is from the thermostat stuck open or there is a sensor problem keeping fans on all the time. Running...
Hello - brake pads normally wear relatively equally between the left and right side. This indicates that the brakes on each side are working properly. A frozen caliper, or sticking caliper slide bolt will cause a wear imbalance, and should...
Depending on the location and the specific sound you are hearing, this could be either power steering or CV joints going bad. Generally, CV joints, when going bad, will make more of a popping or clicking sound and will cause...
The power seat has three motors to control the three different motions. The switch is a multiple position switch that will control the motor direction. Your vehicle most likely has a defective switch but it would need to be tested,...
The excessive oil usage on your vehicle is considered acceptable to Toyota and they are not issuing any kind of recall for the issue. The oil usage of one quart in 1,200 miles to me is excessive. I have a...
Hello. There is a return spring on the assembly that must be dislodged or broken somehow, and when this happens there will be issues with the pedal returning. Have the pedal assembly and the hydraulic portion of the system inspected...
Hello. It sounds like there is a bent rim on the SUV. The tire may slowly lose air if the the rim is bent because the tire is not able to seal properly. A bent rim may also cause the...
The height of the shoulder belt on the front seats can be adjusted to fit you best. Before driving, you should always adjust the shoulder belt so that the belt runs over your shoulder, and not around your arm or...
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1999 GMC K1500 Suburban. It is likely a faulty/dirty idle air control valve, a faulty mass airflow sensor or bad coil pack causing your issue. If you would like to have this looked...
