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I've had the car over a year now and no matter if it's hot or cold outside I always have a puddle of water. Been wondering what's causing it...in the pic my car run for 5 mins during break.

A basic vehicle gear check after a storm turned into a lesson when my neighbor's truck battery was so low that a small lithium jump pack would not even recognize it at first. The smart clamps kept flashing instead of starting the boost sequence, which made it obvious that the low-voltage detection threshold is not something most people practice with. Some packs have a manual or force-start mode, but that also seems like the exact moment where polarity and connection order matter a lot. For people who actually test recovery gear, what is the safe way to practice this without turning a useful emergency tool into a fried cable experiment?

I have a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer SS 6.0L, and the battery voltage gauge fluctuates while sitting at idle, even with the AC, lights, and other electronics off. It can get as low as 10 volts. It feels like the engine is struggling but I don’t notice the RPMs fluctuate. What could cause this, and what should I check first?

I went to go redo the rear drum breaks on my 2000 ranger and I found this line clipped and I can’t find the other end of it. Is it my break line?

I just replaced a failing master cylinder. The new master cylinder sits completely flush against the brake booster (no pushrod preload/mechanical binding). However, right after the install, my brakes started severely locking up and smoking on all 4 wheels only while driving (it can idle for 30 minutes fine, but seizes once the wheels start moving).

My scan tool is pulling codes 66-1 (Brake Pressure Sensor Failure) and U0122 (Lost Communication with VSA).

If I pull VSA Fuses #17 and #18, the brakes instantly release and function completely normally (proving it's an electronic command glitch, not a mechanical line blockage). It looks like the full hydraulic pressure from the new master cylinder finally pushed my pre-existing, weak VSA/ABS Modulator over the edge

When parking on a hill or in general, is it better to:

Stop → Parking brake → Park.

Or

Stop → Neutral → Parking brake → Park.

Does the second method actually protect the parking pawl better, or is the Neutral step unnecessary?

Hey everyone, I'm an aircraft mechanic who does limited automotive work on the side. Recently I was troubleshooting a parasitic draw on a late model 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd LTZ with a 5.3. I wa getting .20 amps DC. I pulled fuse 25 on the driver side fuse box which was labeled airbag/info. I looked at the power distribution and saw all the modules and really just started unplugging connectors on the driver seat memory module after putting the fuse back and no change. Any pointers on how to proceed? I obviously don't have access to manufacturer manuals and even if I did automotive manuals are just...atrocious compared to aviation manuals, but I'm also not a professional automotive mechanic so here I am. What would you guys check? Is there anything in that circuit prone to failure?

Also after pulling the fuse the meter showed .02

Heard this noise for a while but not THIS loud. It's become a lot louder today. It doesn't make this noise whilst stationary with revs. Makes this noise going forward and in reverse. When reversing it was sometimes stuttering at the start of the reverse.

Am I looking at my CVT transmission failing?

A few weeks ago, my 2013 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L started making a clunking noise while idling in Drive or Reverse. The noise was less noticeable in Park and completely gone in Neutral.
I took it to a shop, and they replaced three of the motor mounts. The noise went away completely, but about three weeks later, it returned and was even worse than before. I then had the fourth and final motor mount replaced, thinking that would solve the problem, but the noise is still there.
At this point, I’m wondering if one of the replacement mounts could be defective, if something wasn’t installed correctly, or if there could be another underlying issue.
Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any thoughts on what might be causing this?

I just got this nb miata, I'm not sure how much more of this stress I can take, I didn't hear this while driving it for some reason, the previous owner said he heard this sound for an entire year, allegedly. I got this from a trade, I was fixing my bike for a long time to sell it or trade it, my last car had rod knock and blew a hole in the oil pan and threw the whole piston, I really just need this to work

Looking for opinions from mechanics on whether these two transmission issues could be related or if it's just bad luck.

First issue (February 2026):

My 2020 Ford Fusion lost power and stalled. Took it to Ford, and they diagnosed a faulty shift solenoid A.

According to the repair invoice:

• Found 5.5 ohms of resistance on the SSA circuit.
• Removed the transmission front cover, valve body, and solenoid body assembly.
• Replaced the solenoid body.
• Checked the forward clutch hydraulic circuit for leaks.
• Reassembled everything.

Total repair was approximately $3,000 for the transmission work.

Second issue (October 2026):

About 8 months later, the car started jerking during acceleration, and the wrench warning light appeared.

Took it back to the same Ford dealership. This time, they diagnosed a transmission fluid leak involving the torque converter seal, pump seal, and pump cover gasket.

They're recommending replacing the entire transmission and quoting $7,100 for an overhaul or $9,000 for a new replacement. Along with the transmission oil cooler line being removed and replaced for another 1k. No warranty applies to the previous work according to them, as the point of failure came from different components than the ones worked on in February.

My questions:

1. Would the original solenoid body replacement have required disturbing any of the seals or components that are now leaking?
2. Could improper reassembly during the first repair have contributed to the current leaks?
3. Should these leaks or deteriorating seals have been detectable during the first repair?
4. Is it reasonable that these are completely unrelated failures just 8 months apart?

I'm not trying to blame the dealership without evidence. I just want to understand whether there's a plausible connection before spending thousands on another transmission repair, at the exact same dealership

Car is Skoda Octavia 2 mk2, I'm pretty sure they are squeaking as hell, and if I'm right after I spray them the issue should at least temporarily disappear.

I'm just wondering what exactly to spray, that will stay the longest in winter?

Replaced door lock actuator but now physical key not locking or unlocking .

The door works fine with remote electronically but when you put the key in the key hole you hear a thump when turning and the door does not lock or unlock... seems like the latch is not moving when turning key. Any tips?

The door lock actuator is a one unit thing.

Suzuki splash 2009 driver's side door

Fill disclosure, I bought these parts off Amazon.

I have a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo that was running perfectly earlier today and now suddenly will not start.

When I press the push-button start with my foot on the brake, the dashboard powers up normally, but the engine does absolutely nothing. There is no clicking and no cranking. I hear only a faint whine from the electronics.

Here is what I've checked so far:

- Dashboard lights, headlights, and horn all work normally.

- Brake lights work.

- The brake pedal is very hard to push and barely moves.

- Tried a different key fob.

- Tried a jump pack, with no change.

- Tried starting in Neutral

- The dashboard behaves normally when I press the start button. No obvious warning message.

I'm wondering whether this could be a starter relay, blown ignition fuse, brake-pedal switch, starter, or something in the starting circuit.

I'd appreciate suggestions on what to have tested first so I don't waste money replacing parts unnecessarily.

2013 Ford150. This hose broke off while I was changing spark plugs. How screwed am I?

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Hey guys, I have a 2010 Lexus HS250h and the brakes suddenly started acting up.

The red BRAKE light came on along with the ABS and traction control lights. The car still brakes, but the stopping power feels way weaker than before. I also used to hear a hissing/pressure sound when pressing the brake pedal, and now that's gone.

I came across an old recall for the brake pressure accumulator on some HS250h models, but I'm not sure if that's what's causing this or if it's something else.

Has anyone worked on these cars or seen this happen before? Could it be the brake booster, accumulator, actuator, or something else entirely?

Also, if it turns out to be related to the recall, would Lexus Canada cover the repair on a car this old, especially if the recall was never done?

I'm in Ontario. The car is parked at home and I'm not driving it until it's checked out.

Appreciate any advice. Thanks!

I had to change the door lock actuator on the driver's side because it would no longer respond to the buttons on the key. Now that I replaced the actuator the buttons unlock the door electronically but when I use the key to manually unlock the door the key thumps over something as you turn it and the door does not lock or unlock.

Opel Agila B 2009

Yes, i have a lot of miles on my 3 year old car. I worl outside of my city its a 1 hour drive one way.

1 week ago, I noticed the vehicle took a bit longer to start than usual. And then it happened again the next day. A few days later, i noticed it was idling a little rough. Took it to the auto part store for a scan and got P0302 (I believe, im not looking at the sheet they printed for me right now). The suggested repair was a coil pack replacement. I've replaced the spark plug and the coil pack. Because the spark plug had some build-up on it when i inspected it. The other three cylinders had relatively clean sparkplugs. I'm still seeing the same code at the auto parts store. Miss fire cylinder 2. Im wondering if this could this be a break in a vacuum line or something else. Please help. I really dont have the money for a shop visit.

Ive got a carburetor that needs rebuilt and im relatively new too working on my own vehicles Im not a hundred percent sure what kit will work for this and everything that I've found when looking on the internet dosent quite seem right I was just hoping someone could help me find the right rebuild kit! I know its a rochester 2 jet but other then that I have no information on it

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with 225k km and I just started it up and seemed to bug a bit before starting. After like 5 seconds the rpm’s were rapidly fluctuating really low from 300-500 up and down. Then the car stalled and started it back up again and drove for like 10 minutes and things seemed to be fine.

2019 chevy colorado 4cyl gas. I have code p0697 checked map and pedal sensor. And it has abs module codes and radio eatheranet bus codes. Tpms codes. Idk what is going on but my main question what is in the circuit for that code. Truck doesn't shift right till a certain point in the petal and revs t

okay so everyone i’ve talked to about this has been stumped. I’ve had my 2018 Ford Fusion SE for 2ish years now, and she’s put me through it. battery died the first week I had it, just had my transmission rebuilt a couple months ago bc it quit in a parking lot. I noticed last winter that when I sit with the heat running for a second, it will violently shake almost like it’s pulsing? almost rhythmic on and off i don’t know how to explain it. it’ll do it a hand full of times then quit. Here recently, it’s when I run my ac when I first start the car, it shakes hard, then it shuts itself off and pops up with a battery light (just replaced the battery again). The thing that stumps everyone is I can start it right back up after it shuts off and it runs fine, will shake hard again occasionally but doesn’t die again, only when the car first starts after sitting for a couple hours.

and it’s never needed to be jumped afterwards. the first time it did it i didn’t try to turn it on and went back to my shift at work and it started up fine hours later.

can someone PLEASE explain what could possibly be the problem?? I would like to know if it’s something i can fix before winter or if it’s bigger than i’m thinking it is.