The cost of this repair would depend on the exact parts that require replacement. There are multiple parts on the front of the vehicle including suspension parts and brake Parts. Depending on which parts have failed you may need to...
It sounds like the transmission is slipping and causing the RPM to go high and the speedometer to jump when the transmission is slipping. Have the computer tested for communication problems and the transmission for slippage. A technician from YourMechanic...
Looking at the wiring diagrams, I see no relationship from a circuit standpoint meaning that power supply at the fuse to the circuit ground among these various electrical systems is not working. This means that the problem will most likely...
Depending on the tires you have and, if they are of the run-flat type, your tires run-flat may be loose causing the vibration until it moves into a position that is balanced again. I would recommend having each tire removed...
Generally, when the car's engine is brand new it is a good idea to change the oil after the first 1,500 miles or so due to the propensity for metal shavings and parts that are in the process of breaking...
Hi there. If the screw is just spinning and not coming out, take a pry bar and put it under the fuse box and slightly apply a little pressure to the box and unscrew the screw. Then the screw should...
The starter on this vehicle requires a shim, so its possible that got left out when the starter was replaced. This could cause starter engagement problems and the metal on metal noise you're hearing. Backfiring, on the other hand, is...
You probably have a dead battery. The computer systems on your car will be prone to odd behaviors when the battery voltage gets low, so you may see lots of things that don't make sense. The battery could be dead...
Is the Check Engine Light on, or is there any warning sign other than the power loss itself? One area to consider is to make sure all of the basic maintenance of the vehicle is up to date; This includes...
Hi there. I have forwarded your inquiry to our service and sales department, so they can send you an estimate to replace the valve cover and the gasket on your BMW. However, before having this completed, you might want to...
If it is confirmed (i.e., no false positive) that exhaust gas is present in the coolant, that means one of three things: the head gasket is leaking, the head has a crack in it (not unusual) or the block is...
Hello. The easiest thing to check would be the fuse. You may need to get the owner's manual to see which fuse it is, and its location. If the fuse is good, power at the horn needs to be checked....
Hi there: In most cases, the symptoms you're describing are related to fuel delivery problems; with components such as the Mass Airflow Sensor, TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), or the throttle body itself being damaged, having faulty connections or simply being...
This may be a result of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...
P0172 means the fuel system is too rich; rich beyond the ability of the closed loop system to compensate. It might be a vacuum leak, a mass air flow sensor, or a fuel pressure regulator problem. At that age it...
The power steering pump may be going bad if you are hearing a grinding noise. The fluid should not be red, unless the fluid was flushed out and replaced with transmission fluid. Power steering fluid is light brown like fresh...
Hello. This is definitely an internal engine problem. When it gets hot the cylinder head fails and this occurs. It can even be a cracked head or block in some serious cases. Either way, the timing chain should be replaced...
You can refer to YourMechanic's instructions to de-activate the engine immobilizer system. You should also consider the possibility of a weak battery, excessive voltage drop in the starter circuit due to poor electrical connections (be sure the ignition switch was...
Flash lamps are a locking and unlocking feature. When you lock or unlock your vehicle with the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter, your turn signals flash on and off. This acts as visual confirmation, and can also help you see...
Hello. It is possible that the noise you are hearing is caused by a bad wheel bearing. However, the wheel bearing noise usually sounds more like a roar. If it is a bad wheel bearing, the roaring noise will become...
Hi there. Sounds like the rodent that nested on the engine may have knocked off a vacuum hose or chewed through a vacuum hose. The engine idle could be high for a vacuum leak or the idle air control valve...
If you have a ball joint that has failed, I would not recommend driving the vehicle at all. Failed ball joints propose a serious safety issue to the driver and all passengers. This issue should be resolved as soon as...
Hello. If the shifter is stuck in 3rd and 4th gear then most of the time the linkage is the problem. With the engine off you should be able to move the shifter through all of the gears. If not...
If your car was used under normal service, it does not have enough miles for the timing chain or gears to have worn out and caused the problem you are describing. Furthermore, the fault code that you are referring to...
