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Hello. If you can hear movement from the motor but your wipers are not moving, then it is possible that the wiper linkage or bushings have broken or become damaged. Your vehicle uses a linkage mechanism with bushings that connects...

There may be no easy answer for this. Modern cars are so thoroughly insulated and sealed, and the interior structures are so complex that it can be very difficult to find the kind of leak that you're looking for. It...

Hey there. This misfire no-start in wet or damp weather is going to be caused by the ignition system of the engine. In order to isolate the cause you can remove the inside engine cover and then start the van....

Hello. Your AC should not have anything to do with your braking system. The brakes may very well tend to lock up at times in wet or slippery conditions as that is a function of the anti-lock braking system. Your...

Hello, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. From what you describe, it sounds like your vehicle is experiencing understeer and hydroplaning. I would recommend taking care of this issue as soon as possible, as the symptoms they...

Probably one or more electrical connections are getting wet when it rains. The wheel speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement) for example is at wheel level (inside the wheel arch), and catches all sort of road spray. Once you find the problem connectors,...

I would recommend having the battery tested along with the voltage regulator. When the voltage regulator does not regulate amperage correctly to the accessories (i.e. gauges, etc.), this can cause problems with accuracy and allowing them to read correctly. I...

The weather stripping or rear hatch seal is the rubber seal that goes around the entire rear hatch opening. Two things that need to be checked for are one that there is no damage or wear to the seal itself...

Hi, first off is there any more information about the water you can give us? The car has drainage areas for water to flow through which can get clogged up with debris and leaves. Water will build up and can...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger (right) side of the vehicle (on yours and a lot of other vehicles) holds a computer system behind the fender (just under the floorboard). This is the box that controls the power...

This could end up being a costly repair unless the pigtail replacements for the wiring harness are available. First, the water intrusion has to be repaired. The water has to have been leaking inside the vehicle for some time or...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. This is a typical and common problem with multiple vehicles that have sensors that monitor systems like ABS. The general issue is that when it gets damp and wet, the sensors absorb the liquid...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You most likely have spark plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-spark-plug-wires-by-robert-tomashek) that are leaking spark and grounding out. You should try to replace the distributor cap and rotor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/distributor-rotor-and-cap-replacement), plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement) and spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement). This should...

Hello. The symptoms you are describing are commonly caused by ignition system problems with moisture. Old or worn ignition wires, or a cracked or leaky distributor cap, can cause the vehicle to experience hard starting. In wet weather, moisture can...

No, it should be okay as long as water is not getting in the transmission. If it did, then drain out any water and keep it covered. You may want to consult an expert to inspect the transmission in person...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2004 Jaguar XJ8. If you have any kind or even a little brake pulsation in the brakes when you stop, this may cause a wheel to momentary stop in wet weather when...

Hi there. If the engine sucked enough water into it to cause a rod to fail and go through the block then the engine will need to be replaced. As for he rest of the power train it will be...

Depending on where the water is located you could have a leak in a weatherstrip seal on a door or trunk, a windshield, or the rear glass. There are instances where the weather stripping on the body panels fail. There...