While your compass is designed to auto calibrate, there may be times you have to do it manually. Many things can cause the compass to lose its calibration, including power lines, strong magnets and more. Thankfully, it’s not hard to...
You may have an engine vacuum leak causing the engine to have a rough idle. The most common cause may be the PCV hose leaking at the connection of the hose where it connects to the back of the intake...
Hello, What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. With the other items replaced and a continued overheating situation, you may want to consider replacing the coolant water pump. Any time a vehicle overheats, it is a...
Greetings! Have a trained technician, like the ones here at YourMechanic, come out and take a look for you. The mechanic will be able to turn the engine over to determine why the car is not starting and confirm proper...
Hi Brandon. Thanks for the question today. You can see the location of this output shaft speed sensor in this video. Essentially, it's on the outside of the front differential on the driver side.
Hi, thanks for writing in. The first thing to check is the level of your power steering fluid. Is the fluid full and in good condition? If the pump is worn out, or has been run dry, it may need...
Airbags are an extremely important safety feature that can reduce injury or save your life in the event of an accident. Depending on how your car is equipped, you have up to six airbags: two front airbags, two side impact...
When your CD is in shuffle mode, then it will play the songs in random order. To turn on shuffle mode, press the Random/Repeat button until Disc Random is displayed. If you are listening to an MP3 or WMA disc,...
The temperature gauge may not go up to operating temperature if your engine thermostat is stuck in the open position. If the thermostat is stuck open your engine may never get up to normal operating temperature and this will cause...
Ouch! that's a pretty hard hit! unfortunately it may not be out of line. I'm curious about your warranty, however. Many new cars are covered by at least a 5 year / 50,000 mile warranty. If the rack was not...
Hi. It may be a compressor issue, or it could be an expansion valve that is a stuck open. A stuck open expansion valve would show a higher than normal pressure on the low side when the AC is in...
Hello. You may have a few issues going on. It does sound like you have a bad axle. That will cause the noise when turning. The vibration is more than likely caused by bad engine mounts. Bad mounts will allow...
These sound like the symptoms of a loose front wheel. Don't drive the car anymore until you have checked the lug nuts. If they are loose, and you have been driving like that for a while, there may be some...
If your vehicle has hydraulic power steering, the level is probably low. If it is low, there may be a leak. If not, the pump may have failed. If your vehicle has electronic power steering, the fuse may be blown...
If you want a new remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter, you will need to purchase one at a dealership. If the new RKE transmitter is replacing a lost transmitter, the entire RKE system will need to be reprogrammed for all...
Hi there. Check the fuel system and see if the fuel injector for cylinder number 2 is malfunctioning. The code P0402 means that the EGR is not functioning and the code P0174 means that Bank 2 is lean, which is...
A chattering clutch may be caused by a warped clutch pressure plate or flywheel. On some cars these warp due to the clutch release system or clutch pedal mechanism binding and not releasing smoothly. I would recommend having the complete...
The rearview mirror is an extremely important safety feature that provides you with visibility through your rear window. Before driving, you should always adjust your rearview mirror so that you have maximum visibility. You can adjust the mirror manually, by...
Hello, the most common problem for a loud grinding noise is in the wheel bearings. I would have a qualified technician, come and inspect the noise and replace the wheel bearings if needed.
If you send your VIN number, I can look up the exact Ford part number and visually look at the plug. Ford part number GLV-8704-RM appears to have an oval plug. The GL-974-RM appears to have a D plug. If...
Based on what you've written above, it's quite possible that the replacement wiper motor you've installed is damaged. This is always a risk when purchasing used parts to repair components like the wiper motor. I would recommend buying a new...
If you are editing a contact, press the Uconnect phone button, which is a telephone symbol on either the center console or the steering wheel. The system will say “Ready” and beep, at which point you should say “Phonebook...
As you know, a gas leak can be extremely dangerous depending on the specific location of the leak and the proximity to hot parts, such as exhaust. I would recommend having an expert, such as one from YourMechanic come...
