Q: I just recently took my car in to the shop and they said my radiator had a leak in it and my valve cover was broken so they fixed

Hello. This sounds like the headlight switch is faulty. You might also want to check to make sure you have the headlight switch in either the auto position, or the off position. If the headlight switch is left in the...

Hi there! It's likely that there is a ground connection compromised, loose, corroded, or power shortage. If the starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery), and the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-test-your-alternator_2) are testing out to be fine then I suggest looking towards the connections and...

Try moving the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key. You should try this before continuing on to anything. If key still does not turn then you should try another key. The ignition should turn if it was...

Hello. It is possible that the oil pump is not operating properly and this is causing the oil light to come on. You could try switching the low pressure and high pressure sensor wires to see if that fixes the...

Assuming that your vehicle is not actually overheating, this leads me to believe that the replacement temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) is faulty or incorrectly installed. It could also be a poor electrical connection at the temperature sensor. An open circuit would...

Hi there. The code 12 is for your distributor has no reference. When the engine gets hot, the secondary circuit on the ignition coil gets hot and will not work. I recommend replacing the ignition control module and then recheck....

Hi there. Typically when you make an aftermarket intake improvement, the next evolution is to find a way to increase fuel flow or ignition timing to allow fuel to burn more efficiently within the combustion chamber. This can be completed...

Check to see if the starter motor pinion gear is jammed in the ring gear on the flex plate. On the off chance that somehow the transmission is the issue, you can also try disconnecting the torque converter from the...

A loud sound like that you are describing would suggest an internal mechanical failure. You might check engine oil pressure which will give you some clues. If a part cause is low oil pressure, due to excessive clearances (which in...