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Hi Aaron. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Anytime you hear a grinding noise while driving, that's an indication of a lack of lubrication. This could be coming from the wheel bearings, the differential or the engine. If you have an...

It sounds like you may have a fuel supply issue that corresponds to the load put on the motor when you turn the A/C on. This may be related to a faulty MAP sensor. The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor...

You may have been running brakes metal to metal and now that it has worn into the brake pad metal backing it may have come out of the bracket and binds up the brakes. You will need to raise car...

Some of the Disco's were equipped with an optional air suspension system. The system works well for the first few years, but once it starts giving problems, it quickly becomes an expensive nightmare. Converting it to a standard spring-shock absorber...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When all lights and electronic components are experiencing these types of symptoms, it is often related to the connection rather than the battery itself. The cables should not have a build up of corrosion...

Hi there - this task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the costs to repair. Contact a reputable paint and body...

The oil changer may have seen the CV axle boots torn open. This would allow the lube to be washed out of the joint and dirt and water to enter and damage the joint. You would not hear any noise...

Hi there: You are correct about having major mechanical problems occur after 150,000 miles. However, with a vehicle like the Dodge Challenger; what's really the potential problem is how hard that vehicle was driven for the last 7 years. It's...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2001 Toyota Corolla to have a loss of power. Replacing the spark plugs is a great place to start as this is one of the causes. Other potential faults are the the...

Hi Jacob: Sometimes spending a few dollars to have a professional mobile mechanic complete a car is hard to start inspection is the best way to properly diagnose why a vehicle is having issues like you've described. However, it's very...

Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. It seems to me that there may be a cable detached from the starter when it was changed. If all of the cables are on the starter then I would check the fuel...

Hi Kara. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When you replace one motor mount, it is best practices to replace them all at the same time, as the others will quickly break if not replaced.

It sounds like the problem is in the transmission seals. They are either leaking or have a bad apply plate seal on one or more of the clutches inside the transmission. You should have the transmission scanned and pressure tested...

You would need to press the display button, then system settings, and then languages. In German, this will how you will read it. Press the Anzeigen Taste, then System Einstellungen, and then Sprachen. Now you can choose English.

Hello there. Typically when an engine runs rough when it's cold, it tends to be due to a problem with the fuel to air ratio not being corrected and fine-tuned by sensors. The OBD-II trouble codes you've posted seem to...

It's possible that a leaking injector or injector o-ring could be making your Pontiac smell like gas. These items could also cause driveability issues, such as the ones you describe.There are other potential causes as well though, such as a...

Anything that is bolt in there will work. I know for a fact that AutoZone sells universal ones if you don't mind having a belt that is not exactly like the ones in your car. It is just a lap...

Hi there. Anytime you replace a water pump, it is always a good idea to replace the timing belt at the same time, especially if your vehicle has at least 100,000 miles or more. Replacing the timing cover gaskets and...

Hi there. Absolutely, there is a chance that there could be a damaged timing belt or it has jumped time. However, there is also the possibility that the debris has damaged the crank/cam position sensors. With a capable scan tool/...

This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

The knocking noise is usually an indication of an internal failure of some kind. This may be related to many different things, however the reduced engine power mode usually indicates that the computer has detected something wrong and is attempting...

The keyless ignition allows you to turn on your vehicle without a key. Using the system is relatively simple: Place the keyless ignition transmitter in the ignition slot. Press the keyless ignition push button to turn the vehicle...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If your transmission is getting hot during idle, there is likely something wrong with fluid or the pump. The transmission oil/fluid is used to help cool the transmission down. Consider the last time that...