Popular questions

Question
Hit the curb and front wheel (right side) completely misaligned 2006 BMW 325i
Hello - based on the description of your accident, yes, the repair list makes sense. As to replacing both front rims, there may additional damage to the 2nd rim - ask them to explain. Otherwise, the repair list makes sense,...
Question
After installing 2 new sub woofers in the vehicle, there was a pop and now the engine will not start.
Hi there. It seems that the ground wires to the amplifier was not hooked up properly and shorted out either the fuel pump or an electrical circuit near the rear of the vehicle. It is best to relocate the ground...
Question
2001 Honda accord ex 4 cylinder stalls when driving
If the crankshaft position sensor has been directly tested, using an automotive scope or real time scanner, and is confirmed to be faulty (as opposed to having a sensor wiring or other fault) it is recommended to replace the sensor...
Question
What causes the battery and fuel icons to appear on the istrument panel resulting to stopping the car's engine? 2000 Honda Civic
Hi - the fuel pump icon comes on when your Civic is very low on fuel - basically less than a gallon. The "battery" light comes on when the alternator is not charging, which could cause system voltage to drop...
Question
Had to manually unlock car & key stuck in ignition
A few different things can cause the vehicle to respond this way. The reason why the key is stuck in the ignition is probably due to the steering wheel being locked. When the steering wheel is locked it does not...
Question
No parking light bulbs, the good fuses blew. Removed all of the parking bulbs and replaced the fuses. The fuse didn't blow till a bulb is plugged in.
Hello. You likely have a short somewhere in the circuit. This may be related to other light circuits, a terminal or connection, or by a damaged wire. You can start by performing a visual inspection. A rule of thumb is...
Question
How often do you replace a catalytic converter?
This would all depend on the quality of the catalytic converter and whether or not the engine is running rich. If the catalytic converter installed was not of OEM quality, this can be part of the reason that it did...
Question
Clutch stuck first reverse
It definitely sounds like a clutch hydraulic issue where fluid is leaking by a seal on the master or slave cylinder until the cylinder heats up and the seal is restored. The clutch slave cylinder housing is closest to the...
Question
I probably need a tune up on a 2011 Chrysler town and country. How much will it cost? Live by North Ave and Western
Hi there. You might find our scheduled maintenance online tool very helpful in determining what's required at certain mileage intervals for your vehicle. Once you review the recommended service on this page, you'll be able to request quotes for those...
Question
Car stalling randomly
With the illumination of the Check Engine Light, a fault code is generally stored in the system, and can be scanned by a mechanic. The engine computer relies on several signals from sensors for vital information to keep the engine...
Question
Volvo s40key was stuck won't crank clicking from fuse box
It may be that you have low system voltage. That might be because of a dead battery, or it might be because of an interruption in the power distribution. But since everything is computer controlled these days, if the system...
Question
Shift selenoid "A" electrical P0753
If you did not do so while replacing shift solenoid "A" (if I am reading your query correctly), disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so, re-connect the battery, and drive the car for 15-20 minutes. This will reset the...
Question
Can bad ball joints cause the wheels to have a lot of play from side to side?
You may be feeling the steering moving back and forth since you have both tires off the ground. Try to only have one tire off the ground at a time and see if you still feel the movement. If you...
Question
radio only works sometimes
You have an intermittent "open" in the circuit somewhere. The possibilities range from a faulty volume control function on the radio to a loose connection at the back of the radio to the speaker outputs. If you desire a diagnostic...
Question
Hazard lights don't work
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. There can be an issue with the switch itself or the hazard flasher assembly. The flasher is the device that makes the lights blink and a failure here...
Question
Power problems
You may have defective ignition module or distributor pip sensor. I would suggest having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic check the problem for you or you can start by replacing the ignition module and see if it helps? You...
Question
The car needs a jump after sitting for three days, and now the emission light is on.
Hello. The best step to take when any warning light illuminates is to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. This will tell you what issue the computer has detected within the emissions system. There may have been a...
Question
Headlight electrical problem
Hello. If you keep having to replace your headlights then that may be an indicator of a potential issue with the headlight electrical circuit. If there is excessive voltage or current running through the circuit it may cause excessive power...
Question
Idle fluctuates and then stalls.
What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...
Question
Cannot pump gas except a small amount it will cut off like it is full. Gauge will show half full or full. Later it will show empty
There are a lot of things that can cause what you've described: a faulty fuel sending unit in the tank and the tank is actually full, a stick ORVR valve not allowing pressure in the tank to leave when fueling,...
Question
Bubbling in coolant overflow tank
Seems to me like you just answered your own question. The coolant bleeder is stuck. If you cannot get the coolant bleeder unstuck then you should see bubbles in the overflow bottle for up to a week to completely get...
Question
Car making a clicking sound when trying to start up, but car won't start.
I would have the battery load tested to see if it is in fact dead. That may cause all the problems you're having.