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Hi - you have diagnosed this correctly! Part of the shift linkage has broken, preventing gear selection. I would recommend a shift linkage inspection to determine what parts to order by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic,...

It is not clear if you are referring to a noise that correlates with use of the blower motor or a noise that simply occurs all the time, that is regardless of whether the blower motor is on or not....

The light on your dash that looks like a green circle with an arrow at about the 10 O'clock position is the cruise control turned on light. Check to see if your cruise control is turned on.

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. Your transmission and ABS system need a vehicle speed reference to operate correctly. The transfer case has two speed sensors located at the rear extension housing. Inspect the...

Inflating tires to the correct pressure is one of the most important factors when inflating a tire. Both under and, over-inflating a tire can actually be detrimental to the performance of a vehicle and to the life of a tire....

Hello and thank you for writing in! This is likely a sign of a bad voltage regulator. This is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery from the alternator. When this is not functioning properly, this can cause...

If the emissions or check engine light is on, there will be stored codes which might provide relevant clues as to the underlying fault. Among common possibilities for the loss of power you are are describing are throttle body faults...

Hi there - a key question in resolving a vibration issue is "Is the vibration related to vehicle speed, or engine speed?". If the vibration comes from the engine, even if the car is not moving, there could be a...

Check the battery on the vehicle and see if it is holding a charge. If the battery have a charge, then check the battery for a load. If the battery cannot hold a load, then the battery needs replaced. Check...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The issue will need some further testing before we will know definitively. To begin, considering the symptoms, start by measuring your fuel pressure. If the pressure is weak, you want to replace the fuel...

Hello. If the speedometer is not working, then the first thing I would check is the vehicle speed sensor. If the speed sensor is bad then the computer will not shift the vehicle which will cause this. If the engine...

You should have the power steering reservoir cap checked to make sure the vent on cap is not blocked. Also make sure the system is bled of excessive air in the system. Once these two things are checked then you...

The orange warning triangle typically has to do with a traction and/or stability control system fault. This warning is typically triggered by a fault in one of those systems. Anything from a wheel speed sensor to a brake light switch...

Depending on the trim level of your car, it may have heated mirrors. This allows you to defrost them easily, removing frost and fog that might obscure your vision. Turning them on is simple. Here’s how: Locate the button...

The alternator, low battery, and fuel light will have no effect on your heat. Your lack of heat is a separate issue aside from a car that won't run and cannot produce any heat. Someone has suggested you check the...

It sounds like one of your leaf spring shackles has broken. It is very common for them to get rusty and break. The noise you are hearing is probably the shackle running on the underside of the bed. Go...

If a wheel bearing in the hub was defective enough to cause drag, you would hear a tremendous amount of noise from the failed bearing. Wheels might also drag due to misalignment or failure of the brakes to retract. Misalignment...

The P0171 refers to a possible lack of fuel pressure, a leak in the intake air system, or a possible vacuum leak. The P0102 also leans towards a leak in the intake air system. It is possible that there is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. At this point you have done most of the diagnostic work. You know the motor is getting power, so the issue is either with the gears inside of the motor or the linkage. The...

Hi there. The pedal position sensor on the gas pedal has lost signal for the switch 'E' and 'D'. The code P2138 means that the computer has discovered a malfunction with the pedal sensor. Check the harness to the...

Your vehicle has two kinds of electrical outlets. If the electrical outlet cap has a picture of a battery on it, then the outlet can be used at all times, presuming there is enough life in the battery to...

The transmission is stuck in limp mode. Check to see if the harness to the transmission is damaged or loose. When the transmission looses power (electrical power), the transmission defaults to the third gear selection as that is the gear...

If the “Traction Control System (TCS) off” Warning Indicator Light is on in the dashboard, this is an indication that the traction control system (TCS) has been disengaged. When adverse weather conditions are present such as ice, snow, or rain,...

This may or may not be related to the low oil level. If the car was overheated and potentially has developed a blown head gasket, this may be possibly what have caused the stall. When this happens, the cylinder head...