hi, I just got a vw bettle about a month ago. The first few days it drove perfect; now I’m noticing issues. First, there is a very loud screech when starting. It doesn’t last more than 3 seconds in length, then completely goes away and does not happen at all after that. It only occurs when being started. It’s also been losing power, and shutting off. I’ll be driving down the freeway and the car will suddenly jerk, and the engine will stop running. Everything is still lit up, there is no hesitation on the radio when music is playing, or even a dimming of the lights when this happens. I have to turn my key to the off position, wait about a minute and it has a hard time turning over sometimes, but other than that starts right back up as if it never happened. It’s quite scary when it happens, because there is pretty much no warning. It just suddenly dies and I need to pull over as fast as possible. It is not just the freeway it occcurs on. It sometimes dies while at stops lights, driving down my street, etc... also, my ecp, engine, and battery lights are currently on. What could it possibly be? Any suggestions?Read More
This is a Kia Sorento has over 100,000 miles. You start the car, put your foot on the break and shift from park to drive and you hear one loud clank. Basically when it goes in gear. It only does it when you go to drive. It just started this.
There is another problem and not sure if the 2 things could be connected. When you take off from a stop, you feel a bouncing/shaking in the front end. But when you get to around 35 it smooths out and you don't feel anything abnormal at higher speeds.Read More