The noise would need to be heard by a mechanic to determine if it is an engine noise, or ignition problem. The code P0455 is a generic code for a major emission vapor leak, and is most common to be...
Steering wheel vibration can be caused by a few different issues or components. If the front tires are out of balance, the imbalance will cause a vibration typically felt and seen in the steering wheel. If a tire is out...
This sounds like you have a busted clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) or transmission along with your axles being broken. The broken axles may be an indication that the transmission input shaft or clutch is broken. The engine oil cooler would have to...
It sounds like one of your cables is corroded or shorted out. If the connection is not strong between the alternator and battery the car will die while driving and be unsafe. Until the repair is performed, caution is recommended....
Starting on page 124 of the Owner's Manual for the 2014 A6 Quattro, there are three pages of instructions covering all HomeLink programming scenarios. A possibility is your opener uses rolling code technology which requires a special sub set of...
This can happen for a couple of different reasons such as worn piston rings or leaking valve guide seals. Blue smoke coming from your exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) generally means that the motor is burning the engine oil. When this happens, the...
Hi Steve. Thanks for taking the time to contact YourMechanic.com today. I think the root source of these issues is the catalytic converter to straight pipe conversion that was completed. Unless the previous owner reprogrammed the ECU (which is highly...
When you kicked into passing (lower) gear, the engine was immediately heavily loaded. If there is any fault, or "weakness" in the ignition, fuel or air induction systems, such will become more readily apparent in those conditions. So, for example,...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When changing oil, you must fill the engine to capacity and also take into consideration how much oil the filer is going to hold. Your owner's manual is the best place to find all...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are many factors to consider in these situations. If your vehicle was run very low on gas, you may have sucked up debris from the fuel tank into the fuel system. You can...
Hi there. Typically when an individual gear is hard to shift into with a manual transmission, it's an internal gear failure inside the transmission case or linkage issue. When all gears are hard to shift, it's likely the clutch. Since...
Hi Robert. We understood your inquiry correctly the first time you submitted the question. The truth is that without completing an onsite inspection, telling you the exact reason why you are not getting third or fourth gear to shift is...
If the spark plug isn't firing, the spark plug gap could possibly be to wide from high mileage. This plug could also be physically damaged or the spark plugs porcelain could be cracked. If the spark plug wires are cut...
What you are describing is a key FOB that becomes active (transmits) even when uncommanded. It might be defective, but before condemning it you can try the re-set procedure for the key FOB that is outlined in the Owner's Manual....
Braking systems are practically uniform insofar as the technology across all models these days and specific model certification is substantially irrelevant for repair of this particular vehicle system. What is relevant is whether the mechanic you select actually follows service...
Without seeing the quote to see all the work that will be performed I would say you need to have a second opinion and quote from YourMechanic. Contact the customer service to get your quote. The quote you got sounds...
Hello. If the system was properly evacuated and recharged and the compressor is still not turning on then it is an electrical problem. Most of the time it is the result of a faulty clutch relay so that is what...
Hi there. Thanks for writing into YourMechanic.com. In regards to the service that is required for your vehicle coming up, you might find this online tool very helpful (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance). Our scheduled maintenance portal outline all of the scheduled maintenance that...
Hello. This is a normal charge from the dealer. Though they do a good job on the vehicle they will be quite a bit higher than independent technicians. If you want to have this done outside of the dealer next...
