The exhaust system uses rubber hangers to suspend the plumbing along the belly of the vehicle. Over time these hangers may dry out, crack and fall apart breaking the connection and allowing components to sag. Have an experienced technician inspect...
The Brake light on the dash of your car is designed to come on as a warning and as a reminder in different situations. Here’s what you need to know: The light will turn on if the parking brake...
Hey there. If the noise was not there before you replaced the brake pads on your 2014 Audi A4, you might want to try replacing the caliper clips and using a good quality brake lube anywhere the pads make contact...
It sounds like you have a failure in your neutral safety switch. This switch normally prevents the operation of the shifter unless the key is in the on position and the brake pedal is depressed. I would recommend having your...
Hi There, The cost for a camshaft position sensor replacement may vary slightly depending on the amount of time it takes to access the sensor. As you know, the camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed...
If you are referring to a lawnmower type engine a book such as "Small Engine Repair up to 20 HP" published by Chilton Automotive Books will provide an introduction. If you are referring though to small, say 4 cylinder, automotive...
If the vehicle was involved in an accident, there is a good chance the inertia switch has killed the power to the fuel pump. This is a safety switch that is designed to kill the power to the fuel pump...
Hello and thanks for writing in. The most common problem with the vent valve is when it sticks open or doesn't close as a result of the solenoid not working properly. This creates an EVAP system leak and triggers the...
Engine coolant leaks at the rear, near the firewall, could be due to a failed hose, water pump, thermostat housing, block drain plug, and so forth. The origin of external leaks can be pinpointed by simple pressure testing of the...
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....
Hello. GM recommends that you have the spark pugs replaced ever 97,500 miles. This is part of their normal maintenance schedule. If you need to have this service done, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to you to...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2009 Ford Flex. The pad material used in the pad can be noisy and cause a light burning smell after use. This is normal and doesn't require any fixing unless you change...
Check the brake booster for any vacuum leaks. The brake booster check valve could be split, the brake booster supply vacuum hose could be loose or split, or the brake booster diaphragm could have a slight tear or a pin...
It's entirely possible that there is an engine problem. The VANOS system is BMW's take on variable valve timing, and if your car is a regular Mini Cooper, not the Cooper S model, then it has double VANOS and uses...
Hi there! Yes, that is definitely enough time to do catastrophic damage and seize the engine. With your water pump going out and no coolant circulating through the engine, there is tremendous heat being generated and stored, and with heat...
Your car comes standard with a handy Anti-theft system called SecuriLock®. When you lock the doors and activate the Anti-theft system, the light will show in the dash. It should flash slowly, which indicates that the system is operating normally....
You will need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if the radiator or somewhere on engine is leaking. You may have an intake thermostat housing leak or water pump leaking. You should not drive it if temperature...
Sometimes when the water has been drained out of the engine it will take a while to get the air trapped out of the system. You will need to do the following things. First, I would take the upper radiator...
Hi there - yes, these plugs, and their cylinder heads, have proved to be a bit tricky. First tip is to replace the plugs with the engine warm. Second tip is to use one of the "deep sockets" specially made...
You will need to have the crankshaft sensor relearned in the computer using a scanner and also checked for further codes that will need to be diagnosed.
The DTC P0740 is for a "Problem in Lock-up Control System". This code means that there is most likely a problem within the transmission. It could also possibly be caused by a wiring issue or a control module. It would...
Hello - I believe you have a fuel supply problem, which may or may not be the fuel pressure regulator. Monitoring fuel pressure while the engine is being cranked, and while it's running, will help you determine the real problem...
The Eco Mode On message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this message, that means that the fuel economy mode has been activated.
I believe for your vehicle there is only one drive belt. The serpentine belt is kept tight via the use of an automatic tensioner. If the belt is squeaking, the tensioner needs to be checked before the belt is replaced...
Hi there. It seems like what happened was, when putting the vehicle in 4WD low and driving at a high speed on pavement this could have caused the front axle to burn up. This is because the front differential has...
