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seized engine!
All of the components you have mentioned are possibilities but the root cause could have been, for example, a failure of the lubrication system. On disassembly of the engine for rebuilding it will of course be immediately apparent what caused...
Could the low oil level sensor be accidentally knocked off during an oil change on a es330 Lexus 2005. My engine recently seized up.
Hi there. Look all around the engine and around the oil pan and filter. Look for any signs of oil leakage. If there is no oil leakage, then check the engine oil level. If the oil level is full, then...
When the car is cold and first starting, the serpentine belt seizes up temporarily.
Hello. A belt that seizes up during cold starts can be caused by a few things. If one of the pulleys is seizing up, it can cause the belt to squeal as it passes over the stationary pulley. I would...
Brake seizing in the rain.
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...
My car cut out just before said check injection on dash now won't start or nothing just whines over like the battery was dying
In order to provide a more thorough answer, we will need more information on the type of vehicle and engine. In general terms though, when you try to start the car and only hear the starter whining, it could be...
locks up at high rpm then able to free up and run again
The problem may be the transmission pilot bearing for the transmission input shaft on the back of the crankshaft seizing up or the input shaft on the transmission seizing. If it is not the transmission, then it is the internal...
Rear right tire is seizing up
Hello. If the tire is seizing up it is typically from the brakes. The drum brakes on this car will cause this if they are worn out, or if one of the return springs are broken. It can also occur...
How do I Unlock my engine?
Hi there. The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve maybe plugged up causing the engine to not release any pressure in the engine. So the engine may have built up too much pressure to blow off the oil fill cover. If...
Car cranks and turns but won't start 1996 Honda Prelude
Hello - I think there is a pretty good chance that your engine has seized (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-oil-pressure-low-stop-engine-message-mean) due to a lack of oil. I suspect there is little compression due to piston rings seizing in the cylinder, and there is bearing...
if the AC compressor is seized can the belt smoke when it is turned on?
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. If a serpentine belt goes around an a/c compressor clutch pulley and the compressor is locked up, it is okay to have the belt as long as the a/c compressor clutch is not activated....
engine seized after flooding?
Hi there. This would be very tough to answer with limited information regarding the type of vehicle, how much water it was in, how deep the car was submerged, and many other questions. In order to determine whether or not...
Engine seized in 1997 Toyota 4Runner
A few things to check before you condemn the engine. Sometimes a coolant leak can get into the cylinders of the engine when it is sitting. This will hydro-lock the engine. Water above the piston does not compress and will...
Emergency brake seized up
On a drum brake setup, the parking brake is integrated with the service brakes. If the parking brake has failed, other parts of the rear brake system will also require replacement as the same part may be used for two...
Oil drained out and engine seized
If the engine will not turn over with the starter, there is a good chance that the engine has seized up due to lack of oil. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to inspect...

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