when you have multiple issues like this, a good place to start is by checking the battery voltage. When the battery voltage drops off, the various modules on your car can do all sorts of spooky things. Then try starting...
It sounds like the ignition timing may be off a bit especially if you hear a pop noise when you do try to lean into the throttle too quickly. A timing light can be used to check the timing to...
I believe you are on the right track. Anything mixing with coolant or oil is a definite blown head gasket. However, you may even have a cracked head due to the fact that you are running out of coolant. Check...
Try flushing out the fuel system with a fuel treatment. You may have to remove the supply fuel line and blow out the line with air pressure to clean out what could be blocking the line. Check all of the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Considering the age and the mileage on the vehicle, it is not impossible for a few of these components to be going out at once. If the check engine light remains on, you will...
Since you shorted the electrical system, you may have damaged electrical components. The main fuses that power each and every circuit on the car may have been shorted and burned out. You should first check each and every fuse in...
When dealing with a push button start style vehicle the brake pedal must be fully depressed four the vehicle to turn over. If you are fully depressing the brake pedal then there could be an issue with the brake pedal...
The belts for power steering to a/c compressor is different from the belt for the alternator. They are different sizes also. Your engine has two serpentine belts.
Hi there. On your 2014 Buick LaCrosse, there are a few different sensors and electrical harnesses that connect to collision sensors and the back-up camera. In most cases, when repairs are completed, the connection to the back-up camera is removed....
Hello - it sound like your power steering system has been over-filled with fluid, perhaps the wrong fluid was used (non-synthetic) and is foaming, or the fluid filter (in the reservoir) is clogged. I recommend a PS fluid service performed...
What you are describing sounds like a wheel bearing that may be starting to fail. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface...
Hi there. The headlight bulbs got burned out due to the wires touching. Replace the low beam headlights and the taillight bulbs as they probably burnt out from the short in the system. If the bulbs are good, check the...
Hi there. You might want to consult with a local engine swap mechanic on this one. Since we don't offer this service to our customers, we try to stay away from giving definitive answers on whether or not engine swaps...
The conversation mirror is part of the sunglasses holder, and can be used to view the passengers in the rear seats. To access the mirror, open the sunglasses holder, then press it back to the first detent.
Hi there. Typically when you rapidly accelerate while you're driving, the transmission will "down shift" into a lower gear to assist in the acceleration; which increases the engine RPM's until the transmission shifts into the higher gear. However, you shouldn't...
Hi. Thanks for writing in about your 1996 Nissan 240SX. It is likely that you have some stationary water on top of one of the circuits or inside of one of the connectors causing the fuses to blow. I wouldn't buy...
You may have a bad door latch and they are not serviceable. You will have to replace the latch and the lock actuator if it is not an integral part of the latch. If you would like to have this...
Hi there. From what you're describing, the squeaking noise is common with a brake pad on the front of the vehicle that is wearing down to the wear indicator mark that is making contact with the rotor. This could be...
If you have a continuing coolant leak, and the leak does not appear to be external, there is a possibility that coolant is leaking into the crankcase. Depending on the engine design, such a coolant leak could be via the...
Hi there. Sounds like the clutch is slipping. As the vehicle is demanding more throttle and forcing the vehicle to drive faster or push the load of the car up a steep hill, the clutch could be slipping making the...
Hello. This definitely sounds like an electronic transmission control issue. It could be something as simple as a transmission range selection switch or something as serious as a transmission valve body. You may want to consult with a transmission shop...
We need to start by considering the amount of repair work that has been done recently. It is always wise to double check those repairs made are still holding. A poor connection from one of the sensors your placed could...
These are two separate problems. A cooling system pressure test using dedicated equipment will be able to pinpoint the location of your coolant leak. An exhaust leak can usually be found by placing a rag in the tailpipe, which will...
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For example, if the...
