You've probably lost a CV joint. The CV joint is a joint that enables the front wheels to be under power even though they are steering. When the joint fails, the transmission looses its connection to the wheels so it...
Hey there. This may very well be a sign of a bad thermostat or something else such as failing coolant fan relays. As you may know, the thermostat regulates the flow of coolant in and out of the engine...
Hi there. Headlamp assemblies have a vent so they can breathe with temperature change. They can let in moisture at times. It should clear up after several days of use. If it doesn’t, the housing has a leak and it...
If the ABS warning light has come on, the recommended service is an ABS fault diagnostic. Inasmuch as the warning light is on, if you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will download the ABS trouble codes that your...
Hi. If the moonroof cover on your X5 is closing part or most of the way, then most of the time this is caused by either a failing electric motor or a binding cable. Most of the time, the cable...
This may be caused for many different reasons, such as a misfire or a lack of fuel (which can also cause a misfire). The lack of fuel may be caused by low fuel pressure, dirty fuel injectors, bad connections to...
Hi there: Trying to diagnose an overheating issue remotely is incredibly difficult. However, there are three things you can do to attempt to solve this issue. First, remove the water pump, verify it's the right replacement part and reinstall with...
I need more detail on your problem, but it sounds like you are having transmission concerns. If the input and output shaft speeds are not correct and the transmission control module is throwing codes, you may have an internal transmission...
This is a common problem that can be caused by a clogged catalytic converter. If the converter is clogged or partially clogged, the exhaust gasses cannot escape the engine as fast as they should and this chokes the engine. Typically,...
Hello, it sounds like you have a broken ignition key tumbler. A new tumbler will have to installed since the old one will get destroyed while being removed. Have a qualified mechanic replace your ignition lock assembly to fix the...
There is no distributor on your Malibu, instead there are individual coil packs. Ignition timing is adjusted by the power train control module (PCM). You can check timing with a timing light or scan tool, but you will not be...
Hi there. The first thing that needs to be determined is if there is a failure of a line or brake component, such as, a brake hose, caliper, or wheel cylinder. The brake fluid level needs to be checked to...
Any one, or more, out of a list of thousands of Diagnostic Trouble Codes could have caused your vehicle's Check Engine Light to illuminate. Even given your very well stated description of what occurred, no "one" of these many codes...
It is possible that the refrigerant may be low again or you may have a bad pressure sensor in the AC system. If there is low pressure, or the computer thinks there is low pressure due to a bad sensor...
Hello Sal, the timing cover gasket would be replaced and included in the estimate with the timing belt. There may be a timing belt kit available which would include coolant pump, gaskets and drive pulleys. Another recommendation would to replace...
Ball joints are a fairly common repair item on these trucks and when they fail, customers usually explain some of the same symptoms you are describing now. There is an allowable amount of play for some components as there must...
Hi, thanks for your question. When the engine is off, the vent shutoff valve and canister purge valve are closed. The fuel can't escape into the atmosphere. When the engine starts, the purge valve on the canister opens to allow...
Hi. The worst thing you can do is not drive it at all. By you driving the suv once a week should help you maintain the battery and keep the car in good running condition. If you drove it a...
It is important to know which fuse you are replacing. Is it the fuse to the compressor clutch or to the blower motor to be precise. Either way, I can give you some insight that you can use to figure...
You should have the engine scanned for codes first to see if there is a code to diagnose for no fuel pressure. The fuel pump will not run if the inertia switch is tripped. Look behind the right passenger side...
Hi. The issues are probably unrelated. The first step in diagnosing your Check Engine Light is to retrieve the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). There are countless reasons your Check Engine Light may be on, and these codes serve as a...
The malfunction indicator Warning Light is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation (OBD II) system, which gauges the vehicle’s emissions. When the malfunction indicator Warning Light illuminates, then the OBD II system has detected an issue with the emissions system,...
Hello. If you keep having to add coolant to the engine then it may be possible that there is a coolant leak, or that the engine may be consuming it somehow. I would carefully inspect the engine for any signs...
First thing you want to do is you want to drive it until the gas tank is almost empty because the gas tank weighs a lot less than it does full. When it's full, it's a royal job. But, when...
