If steam is coming out of your vents, the heater core is leaking. Replacement of the heater core on your particular vehicle requires dashboard removal and should only be attempted by qualified technicians like ones from YourMechanic. They will be...
Hi there. The shift linkage would need to be inspected for bad end bushings that might have falling apart. The bushings hold the transmission linkage and the shifter linkage together. When the bushings go bad, it will make selecting park...
Hello. It is possible that your passing maneuver fooled the Traction Control system enough to de-rate the turbocharger until you restarted the engine. Try turning the traction control off - it will severely limit power if triggered. Later model Sprinters...
Hi, it sounds like you have a defective clutch master cylinder. I would inspect the clutch master cylinder as well as the slave cylinder. To replace the clutch master cylinder drain the brake fluid out the reservoir then disconnect the...
Hello. There are a lot of things that can cause this. Most of the time if you have a ticking noise with smoke then you need to check for a misfire. I would usually start by scanning the computer for...
Yes. The A/C system will not let the clutch engage unless there is enough pressure in the system to engage the cycling pressure switch. If you want to have this looked at, a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic...
Until you find where the oil leak is you will not make it very far before the engine seizes. Have one of our local mobile mechanics come to you and check the engine for you and pinpoint the oil leak....
There are hundreds of different diagnostic trouble codes than could potentially cause the check engine light to illuminate. Sometimes the issue is as simple as an EVAP system malfunction such as a loose or defective gas cap. If you request...
The first and easiest thing to do is to check for air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without going through the air mass meter will lean out the fuel mixture and affect the idle. Inspect the rubber...
This is not an easy question to answer for you since unforeseen component failures can cost thousands of dollars. Some of these major repairs could be a transmission or engine replace or repairs. Between now (106000 miles) and 200000 miles...
The door is on a track and on rollers in that track. If the track is blocked or the rollers are broke could bind the door. The door has several safety items that cannot tell the difference between someone in...
Your display screen can easily become dirty or greasy, since it is a touch screen. To clean the display, simply rub a dry, very soft cloth over it. If that does not do the trick, dampen the cloth slightly and...
Hi there. In order to help you with your question we need to know what the year, make and model of vehicle you have. In general however, if a screw has been lost, it can easily be replaced with a...
Typically when the word jumped time is used, this means the timing belt is the issue. According to my information system, this motor is an interference motor. Which means when the belt breaks, it damages the pistons and valves. This...
You either have a clogged fuel filter or low fuel pressure. Change the fuel filter and then check the pressure. If the problem continues then you may need to have a diagnosis done on the mass air flow sensor or...
Your vehicle may have one of two possible transmissions that came with your car. There is different fluids depending on the transmission you have. It is not recommended to have a flush done since these machines may have other types...
There are many variables in a no start or starts and dies condition. A car needs 3 basic things to make it run. Air, fuel, and spark. If one of those is missing the magic doesn't happen. Low fuel pressure...
Many coolant leaks will leak more profusely when the engine is running due to the amount of pressure that is built up as a result of the water pump circulating the coolant through the engine and the intense heat generated...
Hello. It sounds like the alternator has failed and is not charging the battery. The purpose of the alternator is to take over for the battery once the car has started. If the alternator is not working properly, then the...
Good question. Often times when you change your head gasket you are suppose to have your head resurfaced to ensure you didn't damage anything on the head when you pulled it out. Also, if there was oil in the coolant...
Some of the things that a technician might suspect and decide to test on your Kia would be the cam timing (timing belt might have jumped), crankshaft position sensor function, engine compression, and fuel pressure. Using a scan tool to...
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...
