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when your check engine light comes on, it is because your car's controller has detected a malfunction and stored a corresponding trouble code. The technician can read the codes with a scan tool, and take the appropriate action. He then...

You probably have a problem with your brake booster or the vacuum line to the brake booster. The brake booster is a vacuum driven device that helps pull the brake pedal down according to the amount of pressure you put...

Hello - most likely, these creaking noises (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/creaking-noise-when-turning-the-steering-wheel-inspection) are coming from the front strut bearing plates. This is a common worn suspension noise, especially in cold weather. I would recommend a front suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) by a mobile, professional mechanic,...

VW / Audi has had lots of "issues" with sensors in the early 2000 model years. 2003 is one of them. The coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) is one of the most common. While it's not unusual for a coolant temperature...

An intermittent headlight issue is a common problem. The most likely cause are the headlight assembly itself, a wiring issue, or a faulty switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-switch-replacement). Any of these have the potential to cause the headlight to intermittently fail. If the...

As vehicles age, it is not uncommon to have convertible top issues. Convertible tops rely on many sensors and motors to work properly. When one or more of these items start to have issues, it can be difficult to detect...

If you suspect battery then I guess you're saying that the car has problems cranking; in that the starter motor seems to be turning more slowly when you turn the key. A car made in 2002 should probably be on...

It sounds like you popped a fuse. Since it happened as soon as you turned on the passenger side light, the fault may be in the light assembly. The fuse panel is accessible on the left side of the dashboard...

Hi there. Most cars are reliable under 100,000 miles. Among the range of cars on the market, Audi is about mid pack in regards to reliability at best. Most Audi's are VW's. In the case of your TT, the 2.0l...

Hello there. Many different faults can cause the vehicle to jerk and have acceleration issue. The most likely cause of these are spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), MAF sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), vacuum...

It appears you may have a few different issues going on. It seems unlikely that more than one cluster would fail. The most likely cause is a shorted wiring or open circuit causing the clusters to fail. If the car...