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Hi Jason. Thanks for the question today. If you're having starting issues, I'm not certain that this is related to the electrical problems you're describing. It's more than likely that they are separate issues, possibly caused by an electrical short...

The scenario you described seems likely, however, the only way to know for sure would be to get your exhaust system checked. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to you and run a...

Any time you get a scratch in your paint you should have a body shop check it. They will not charge you to look at it. If the scratch gets too deep it could cause the metal to rust. If...

Hi There, The lack of oil certainly can contribute to the tapping noise you hear which is likely metal on metal in the valve train area creating this sound. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You cannot tighten a serpentine belt. There are two considerations to make. One, is that the belt stretches out over time, and will end up being too long to function correctly. In this case,...

Hello! I would check the mass air flow sensor output signal. Measure the voltage with the key on at idle, increasing rpm, and then when it starts to run bad. Compare this voltage to specs. If you need help with...

Your car may be equipped with the HomeLink® system depending on the trim level chosen. This is a handy device designed to integrate with other systems you regularly use, such as your garage door or an automatic gate. It can...

Hi. Sometimes debris lands inside the track and can cause similar complications. If thats not the case, a certified mechanic from YourMechanic can inspect the sunroof system. It can be a switch problem or the sunroof module just needs to...

Hello, being that you are smelling fuel, this needs to diagnosed and repaired sooner than later, in case its a fuel leak. A fuel leak at the engine can potentially cause a fire. You will need the aid of a...

If you want to, you can, it is a very good oil. It doesn't really need to be done at 2500 miles. That's way [too early to change the oil]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/when-should-i-change-my-oil), in my opinion. But it is very good oil, and...

Hello, thanks for writing in but you did not mention the make, model, or year of vehicle. However, this problem is most likely caused by the ignition switch not making good contact. Check and replace the ignition switch if it's...

Hello. The most common problem for fuel leaking under the car would be the plastic clips that hold the fuel filter to the fuel lines. These clips are small and become worn and break overtime. I would have a technician...

Replacing the reservoir and hoses since they are cracked is the first step. The second step is to figure out why the coolant is creating too much pressure in the tank. This may be caused by a variety of reasons...

If you have no reverse gear, it's probably pointless to diagnose the other issues. A known, common issue in this transmission (you probably have the Ford 5R110) is breakage of a snap ring on the Low/Reverse one way clutch. That...

Hello. A brake fluid leak from the rear tire area could be a broken line or wheel cylinder. Brake fluid leaks can be extremely dangerous and lead to loss of braking ability. I suggest you have the brake fluid leak...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There may be a couple of issues going on. With this kind of issue, you will benefit from using a voltmeter to test the power supply to various switches. There are three components you...

There are many possible technical service bulletins the manufacturer has listed for this problem on your vehicle. The problems range from internal gears to pressure solenoids of the transmission. I suggest having the transmission pressures tested to see if the...

Hello. Engine detonation and power loss can be caused by a few different things. Keep in mind that engine detonation can quickly become a bigger issue if left unchecked, and in serious cases can even lead to engine damage. It...

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...

Hi. This is a fairly common concern for smog failure, it indicates the computer has detected a large leak in the evaporative emissions system. 90% of the time this is due to the fuel cap not being secured properly. Sometimes,...

You have replaced lot's of things on your car. I'm not sure you replaced it all trying to fix a no start or if you replaced it all out of maintenance. When we replace this many parts at once we...

We need to start by addressing the repairs that were just made. If the noise started after the brake replacement, there is a strong possibility there is a correlation between the two. Think about the components that were just worked...

When hooking up the battery cables backwards, the ground became the hot and the hot became the ground. Most likely the computer (ECM) could have failed and the fuel pump may have burned up. I recommend checking all of the...

Hi there. Check the battery cables and make sure that they are tight and clean. Check the cables that attach to the starter and make sure that they are all tight and clean. The starter remote wire could have an...

Hi Davon. Thanks for contacting us today. Many people think that using Sea-Foam or other carbon cleaning agents is the best way to clean a turbo-charged, fuel injected system. However, Hyundai recommends a rather specific procedure be completed for their...