Anytime you blow out a major power steering hose you may have damaged the pump from lack of lubrication but also when work to replace the hose is done the system will get trapped air in the system fluid and...
Hi there. There seems to be a couple of things that are not functioning. First the battery seems to have a low power and possibly a burned cell. Also, the fuel system may have air in it due to running...
The fog lights are an important safety feature that give your vehicle added visibility in foggy conditions. These lights are controlled by the fog lamp band, which is located on the turn signal lever. To turn on the fog lamps,...
Hello. If servicing the fluid and filter did not help, then it may be possible that the transmission is worn. If any of the clutch packs that the transmission uses to shift wear out, they may slip and cause harsher...
Hello. We will be happy to help you. The coolant system and the fuel system are unrelated. If one is malfunctioning it will not have an effect on the other one. The fuel pump is also not belt driven, I...
Hi there. It's possible that you have a driveshaft problem, issue with the steering box or suspension components. Due to the fact that multiple components are possibly the source of this noise, the best inspection to complete is have a...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The ticking noise may be coming from the alternator itself, or from the drive belt that powers it. When the vehicle is cold it can be loud and need a moment to warm up....
When the oil light comes on, it's usually an indication that your oil pressure is low. When your engine is running, it has a pump that moves the engine oil through passages in the engine under pressure to keep the...
The multi-information display can operate in three languages: English, French, and Spanish. Selecting which language you would like the system to use is easy: 1. Turn the ignition to On, while making sure the vehicle is completely stopped. 2. Press...
The engine fuel injection on these engine have to have enough fuel pressure to pop the injectors open to get it to start. The system injectors are known to get clogged and stick when cold also. You would first...
The starter on your vehicle should be located down on the left hand side of the motor close to the oil pan. If you need additional help with this, please contact YourMechanic to schedule an appointment as we are always...
White smoke generally indicates that you may have an internal engine problem, such as a head gasket leaking coolant into a cylinder. If white smoke is blowing out from the exhaust during first 3 minutes of a cold start up,...
Hi Richard. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It's likely that your ignition relay is damaged. This relay is located in the engine bay, where the box is located. I would recommend checking your owner manual as it will provide you...
On vehicles with this type of concern, it is usually caused by a malfunctioning blend door or blend door motor inside of the air conditioning system. I'd suggest getting some help from an experienced technician who's capable of disassembling the...
Can you create the noise when the vehicle is stationary, in neutral, at any engine RPM level? If not, then the origin is more likely to be the clutch/transmission especially if the sound is closer a buzz/whine than "metallic" buzzing...
An issue like this could very well be as simple as a dead battery. A battery that will not hold a charge, will force the alternator to keep the engine running, and some are not able to do so. The...
This is typically caused by a programming issue in the control module for the windows. Most of the time the module just needs to be reprogrammed by the dealer. In some cases this can be caused by debris if some...
Hi and thanks for your question. It sounds like a bad MAF sensor and, yes, a MAF sensor can cause a no start situation. When you disconnect the sensor, the car ignores the input and, in some cases, assigns a...
You will need to have the transmission scanned for failure codes since it may be a speed sensor or the transmission step motor is bad or even failure of the transmission itself and may need major repair or replacement. ...
Hi Marianna. There are a few possible sources that are causing the engine on your Ford F-150 to run rough then stall, ranging from a mass air flow sensor, EGR valve or fuel injectors that are dirty or damaged, to...
Hi Nora. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The “Tire pressure sensor fault” warning means that a sensor isn’t communicating with the rest of the system. It's typically due to the sensor being damaged. It's recommended to replace these sensors anytime...
Hi there: This is a fantastic question and one that should be asked by more car owners. Tire pressure recommendations should always be followed by the vehicle manufacturer. On the inside of your driver door is typically a white label...
Hi there. Typically when an engine 'skips' it is due to an ignition misfire. All combustion engines have a firing order in which each cylinder is designed to complete the combustion process in a certain order. The "skip" occurs when...
Whenever the battery is disconnected, the engine control computer needs to go through a procedure. It needs to “relearn” how to operate under specific conditions again to perform optimally. To perform the relearn process. Set the parking brake and...
Hi there. The p0420 code means that the catalytic converter is below threshold and is not functioning correctly. This code comes up when the catalytic converter can no longer burn off any fuel in the exhaust system. Take a raytech...
