Q: Getting Engine light code P144C

Most shops charge an hour of labor for a diagnostic. The price for this hour of labor can range anywhere from $90.00 up to $120.00. If you have your diagnostic performed by a technician from YourMechanic you can get this...

Having the engine code for your Pontiac is a great place to start with diagnosing your vehicle! Now the OBD code P0336 is a crankshaft position sensor range/performance code. If you have this code reading, than you are likely experiencing...

You likely either have a belt tensioner pulley noise or a power steering noise (based upon experience). Either choices are common, but the car should be properly diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) before replacing parts and wasting money. A qualified technician, such as...

Hi, this comes up often. The most common cause of this is the fuel pump failing. I have also had the control computer fail as well as the fuel pump relay. A mechanic would start by checking for voltage at...

Is your Check Engine Light on? That may indicate that there is a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored. The code may help pinpoint which component requires further testing. Sometimes a dirty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) will stick during operation...

Hi there: Unfortunately, we don't see a lot of Vauxhall Astra's here in the United States, so it's difficult for us to give you an accurate diagnosis remotely. However, you might want to have a local mechanic complete a check...

This problem of hard or no start during damp weather is most commonly caused by ignition wires or engine running too lean. Try to spray the plug wires with water from a spray bottle to see if the wires start...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Walking through the diagnostic process, we can rule out the wheels and suspension as a cause for the humming, as it happens as long as the car is running. The next step is attempting...