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Not being able to hear the noise, it is hard to make an accurate determination as to the cause, but if it is a creaking noise while turning the wheel it could be a worn steering rack or tire rod....

A component has failed if the belt came off track and is now touching the fan clutch. Have an experienced technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the accessories along the belt drive system for signs of wear or damage....

The black smoke indicates you have a rich fuel condition happening in your fuel intake system. This means that the fuel being supplied to the motor is too much in relation to the air supplied creating an imbalanced air/fuel ratio...

Hi there. There are several things that can cause: tie rods, control arm bushings, tire balance, out of round tires, bent wheels, worn axles, failing wheel bearings. However, it seems like this could be a potential tire problem that I...

Hello. A failed catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) will cause symptoms within the engine that can then effect the transmission. Unfortunately the symptoms it causes tend to be related to shifting issues. As far as the jolt you felt, it would only...

When the check engine light (CEL) illuminates, and stays on, you should have the engine problem diagnosed in a check engine light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). An illuminated CEL means that the computer controlling the engine has detected a fault or faults....

Hi there: If you replaced the cam sensors and the check engine light is still illuminated, it's highly possible that the trouble code is caused by the electrical harness attached to the sensors as opposed to the sensors themselves. The...

If you are not seeing your security light come on when the car is being started, this could indicate an issue with the theft module/computer in the vehicle. Theft systems are intended to set off the alarm in the event...

Trouble Code P0121 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0121-obd-ii-trouble-code-tps-a-circuit-range-performance-problem-by-jay-safford) can set if there are faults in the wiring or terminal connections to the throttle/accelerator position sensor. Circuity integrity should be checked and the output of the sensor should be viewed on a scan tool to...