Axel nut not coming off

ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. The end of the axle is most likely mushroomed out on the end from someone hitting the end with a hammer and damaging it. You will have to tighten the nut back just enough to file the damaged area of the axle, so the nut will come off. If you are unable to do this, then you may have to cut the nut off and replace the axle shaft. If you would like some help, consider having one of our certified automotive technicians come to your home or office to inspect this issue for you and make the necessary repairs. We can also help you change your wheel bearings.

ANSWER : Hi there. It is always a good idea to replace wheel bearings in pairs. If the center spindle nut kept coming loose, it’s possible that it was not properly torqued, or you have a spindle thread issue that should be addressed as soon as possible. In some cases, the howling sound can come from over torqued wheels or the brake caliper being loose. It’s also possible that the wheel bearings may not have been properly packed with grease. I’d recommend having a professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to your home and diagnose your noise problem to determine exactly what’s causing this howling and to recommend the right repairs.

ANSWER : Hi there. The most likely cause for the intermittent tail lights and dash lights is a faulty headlight switch. There is the possibility, of a poor electrical connection at the switch or in the circuit. Replacing components without proper diagnoses, can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. I recommend having your vehicle’s intermittent tail lights and dash lights be diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.

ANSWER : Hello. If this issue has occurred ever since the work was done then I would suspect that there is something that was not installed correctly. If you are getting noise also then the ABS wheel speed sensor may be contacting the tone ring which will cause all of these issues. It may also be a bearing that is bad which will cause this. Prior to changing anything the computer needs to be scanned for codes to see what comes up. I would also make sure that all of the tires are the same size as one different tire will cause the readings to be off. If you are going to have this looked at, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to you to [diagnose why the ABS light is coming on] https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-light-is-on-inspection

ANSWER : Hi there. I’ve seen many vehicles on the road with a lug nut missing and it does seem to work. However, what these people are unaware of is that improper/uneven wheel nut torque is a major cause of brake vibrations. The uneven/improper torque can cause the brake rotor/drum to warp. If the lug nut is loose, only drive it if you need and get the stripped nut replaced as soon as possible. I suggest having a qualified technician perform an inspection to determine if more than the lug nut needs to be replaced and avoid replacing unnecessary parts. Your Mechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with a check wheel nuts inspection.

ANSWER : Hi there. Depending on how the axle is wrong sized, (meaning if it’s too short or the inner shaft teeth was not the correct size to match the differential) would determine whether internal damage has been done in the transmission. However, if the axle is leaking when you press it in, it’s more than likely the inner seal is damaged. Unfortunately, without replacing the axle and inspecting the inside shaft, it’s not possible to determine that internal transmission damage may have occurred. You might want to request a quote to have one of our mobile mechanics replace the axle shaft seal along with installing the right sized axle, to compare pricing.

ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The VSA warning light relates to the vehicle stability control system. It functions with the ABS system to keep the vehicle on the road in difficult driving conditions. There are multiple sensors and systems that tie into the VSA module and controls. The easiest way to find out which component is causing the issues is to scan the vehicle for diagnostic codes when the warning lights is on. Without the warning light being on, there are likely no codes available to scan. It may be a simple sensor that needs to be changed, or it may be more complex. Without the codes which is setting off the warning light, there is no way to tell. For more help resolving the issue, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.

ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. Particularly having the check engine light on, the vehicle will have set off diagnostic troubleshooting codes that pertain to whatever component has set off the warning lights. You will want to start by having these codes read by a scan tool, which can be done by a technician, or at most automotive parts stores. Once you have those codes, you may have a better idea on what is going wrong. Without the diagnostic codes, and considering what you have already done to the vehicle, you will want to look into the condition of the oil pump and oil pressure sending unit. Keep in mind that the oil pressure is supposed to raise and fall with the RPMs of the engine. The lower the RPM, the less oil pressure generated or needed by the engine (generally speaking 10 psi/1000 RPM). Start with scanning the vehicle for diagnostic codes to determine what the engine has already detected is wrong, and take further testing from there. For more help, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.