Troubleshooting Guides

Find step-by-step guidance for common car problems, including starting failures, battery drain, idle issues, engine power loss, stalling, and unusual noises. These guides help you diagnose problems quickly and safely.

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Pick the hub that matches your symptoms.

  • Battery - Drain, charging, and weak-start checks.
  • Starting - Clicking, no-crank, and start failures.
  • Stalling - Sudden shutdowns and restarts.
  • Idle - Rough idle, high idle, and RPM dips.
  • Engine - Power loss, rev limits, and misfires.
  • Noises - Ticking, acceleration sounds, and more.

Troubleshooting Articles

Clicking When Starting

What I Check When a Car Is Clicking When Trying to Start

Learn what that clicking sound means when you try to start your car and how to fix the problem.

Electrical By Marlo Strydom
Car won't start but battery is good

Car Won't Start But Battery Is Good: Causes and Solutions

Learn why your car still will not start even with a good battery and how to narrow it down fast.

Electrical By Marlo Strydom
Battery Issues

Car Battery Keeps Dying: 7 Fixes That Work

Discover why your car battery keeps dying all the time and learn practical fixes to stop repeat dead batteries.

Electrical By Marlo Strydom
Cold Idle Issues

How I Smooth Out a Car That Idles Rough When Cold

Learn why your car idles roughly when cold and discover effective solutions to smooth out your engine.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Car Stalling

How I Handle Car Stalls While Driving but Starts Back Up

Understand why your car stalls while driving and learn how to fix this potentially dangerous issue.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Engine Power Loss

Engine Loses Power at Full Throttle: 17 Fixes

Understand why your engine struggles under full acceleration and get expert tips to restore full power.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Engine Troubles

How I Spot Early Warning Signs Your Car Engine Is Going Bad

Learn the sounds, smells, and performance changes that reveal your engine is starting to go bad before costly repairs stack up.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Engine RPM Issues

Engine Won't Rev Past 4000 RPM: 14 Fixes

Learn why your engine hits a wall at 4000 RPM and how to diagnose and fix this power limitation issue.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
High Car Engine Idle RPM

High Car Engine Idle RPM: What's Normal, What's Not

Fix your car's high idle RPM problem with our comprehensive troubleshooting guide and expert solutions.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Engine Diagnostics

Diagnose Engine Misfires: Tips That Actually Work

Is your car shaking or losing power? Learn to diagnose engine misfires yourself with this step-by-step guide.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
RPM Dropping

RPM Dropping While Idle: 5 Fixes That Work

Solve the mystery of why your car's RPM drops while idling and learn how to fix this common issue.

Mechanical By Marlo Strydom
Acceleration Noise

What I Do When a Car Makes Noise When Accelerating

Identify and fix various noises your car makes during acceleration with our detailed troubleshooting guide.

Noises By Marlo Strydom
Ticking Noise

Engine Ticking Noise Goes Away When Warm: Normal or Not?

Learn why your engine makes a ticking noise when cold and how to address this common issue.

Noises By Marlo Strydom

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