Hello! Thank you for writing in with this question. First off, stop trying to crank the engine. It may have seized up and by continuing to crank it you will likely damage the internal engine components and make it a...
You can control your iPod with the sound system controls to enter shuffle mode. When using an iPod, there are two kinds of shuffle modes: track shuffle (shuffles all of the songs), and album shuffle (shuffles all of the songs...
It is possible that the brake light switch is malfunctioning. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue. Many times the shifter lock will release when the brake pedal...
The stalling you are describing probably stems from a fuel and/or ignition system fault although air induction could be an issue including the possibility of a large vacuum leak from, for example, a leaking brake booster. To see if it's...
What you are feeling sounds like normal anti-lock brake (ABS) operation. The ABS system is designed to prevent the wheel lockup when the brakes are applied firmly or is on a slippery surface. To accomplish this, the ABS module...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know, when you turn the key to on, the fuel pump is activated and the...
Hi there, it sounds like your pads are rubbing against the rotor creating excess heat. Normally the pads release slightly off of rotor when the brakes are released and the wheels start moving. If the issue is still happening after...
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. There is a recall for the cruise control malfunction of your vehicle. The Recall is number 69179. The recall seems to point to a faulty cruise control module. Give...
If you have no readings when you turn that key on, it could be an electrical short. When you hear that noise, check to see where the noise is coming from. Perhaps the ignition switch is broken and it shorted...
Hello. From my experience with this truck this is usually caused by a wiring issue on that side of the engine. If the ground loses connection then one side of the engine will begin to misfire and this will occur....
Hello. MAP stands for manifold absolute pressure. So the answer to your question would be that it is the manifold absolute pressure sensor that there is something wrong with. The map sensor reads the pressure in the manifold and sends...
It seems like your have at least an alternator problem, but electrical tests will need to be performed to determine if its bad. Typically a battery light indicates that the charging system is not operational. This could be due to...
If striking the starter motor case with a rubber mallet brings the starter to life, that typically means there is a bad spot on the starter motor armature. The vibration from striking the motor simply moves the armature just enough...
If you only have the factory anti theft system on your vehicle then you need to remove the key from the ignition system before reconnecting the battery and lock the doors. Reconnect the battery and then unlock the doors with...
Check the combination valve on the brake system and see if it is squirting out brake fluid on the line on the return side when loosing the line. Then check the brakes and see if they relaxed. If it does,...
It sounds like you may have a power steering leak, a failing pump or potentially a steering rack that may need to be replaced. When the power steering pump is low on fluid or damaged and needing to be replaced,...
Hi there: Cupping on a tire is one of the more difficult items to diagnose; due to the multiple causes of cupping. In most cases, cupping is caused by suspension components like struts that are worn out; causing the tire...
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The best thing to do is give your engine compartment a really good cleanse - top and bottom. Now you will be able to inspect and see where the leak is coming from....
The first thing to do is to remove the serpentine belt off the engine and see if you feel the water pump pulley move around and if it does not turn very good. The water pump may be bad. ...
Hello, Spotting a major gas leak under your car is not something to be taken lightly. Gasoline is a flammable, hazardous liquid and a leak in you car is a repair that needs to be addressed immediately. There are numerous...
From the description, it appears that there are a few things going on with your Chevy Impala. A leak in the power steering system will cause the power steering pump to make noise and eventually fail. There are also a...
It sounds like you may have a misfire of some kind. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark...
Anything is possible, but it's not a straightforward swap. The powertrain control module (PCM) is different as is the wiring. I'm sure there are other subtle differences as well. You could use the 2003 as donor car and pull everything...
The front lights will have a dual filament light bulb that will use the same bulb for the running lights and for the turn signal light. If you notice the parking (running ) light does not work in one front...
