When you’ve said “Cadillac Escalade”, you’ve pretty much said it all. The Escalade has been synonymous with luxury since it first hit the scene in 1999. With the 2012 edition, Cadillac proved nothing has changed....
Even with hybrids being all the rage these days, you might find it hard to imagine a full-size SUV embracing this new tech. However, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid should be all...
In evaluating the wisdom of buying a particular model of car (used or new), consult the database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA. The NHTSA database contains model specific consumer complaints, official recalls and factory service bulletins searchable...
Hi There, You should be able to pull them out and compare the colors on them. The new plugs will still be relatively new looking and the older plugs will shows signs of carbon buildup on them, which should be...
The pressure sensor is "downstream" from the oil pump and is screwed into a passageway in the engine block. The sensor and the oil pump are completely separate and are not even in close proximity. The oil pump, though, does...
Hi there. Typically these messages will display together when there is an error detected from the wheel speed sensor or the tire pressure sensor. It would be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your location and...
If you lost oil pressure and oil lubrication to the engine to the point of causing engine noise then you did do some wear or damage to the bearing surfaces. It may have been minimal damage and may not have...
Determining the repair would depend on what trouble codes are stored in your vehicle's OBD2 system. I would recommend having a certified professional that you trust perform a check engine light inspection to determine the exact cause of your car...
Hi there. If you forgot to remove the battery terminals while completing this job, it's possible that you have additional damage to electrical accessory relays that supply power to the AC system or the AC motor itself. It's probably a...
Hi there. It is quite possible that the repairs done to your BCM is what is causing the electrical issues across the board. It is possible that you're having some electrical power issues sent to the power window motor, either...
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...
Hi there. It's possible that you might have a fuel pump wearing out or a perhaps a fuel line leak that is causing these issues. Anytime you smell gasoline, it's not a good sign. In fact, it's always recommended to...
Check the oil level to be sure it is correct. If the level is correct, the oil pressure should be tested using an external gauge. The purpose of that test is to see if the pressure is actually low, or...
When programming the transmitter, you need to have permission which the scan tool does not allow. This procedure will have to be done at a local dealership that has the scan tool with a login permission.
If a bearing in the differential has failed, the differential has to be opened up and rebuilt or replaced. You just want to make sure that the noise is not from a failed wheel bearing because if you have a...
It is possible that the instrument cluster could have shorted out. It is also possible that a fuse could have blown. Normally when a fuse blows, it is due to a short in the system anyway. I would recommend having...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. This can happen when the battery is low, or has died recently. Although the fuses are good, make sure they are clean and have a solid connection. If these steps do not help,...
Hi Brownie. Typically when the door locks continually "fire" (meaning open and close frequently), it's due to a relay that is open and not completing the circuit. In some cases, an exposed wire will cause this to occur, while in...
Hi there. This is one of those problems that is either easily solved or impossible to locate. In most cases, the warning chime function is linked in conjunction with the warning light itself. So, when the seat belt lamp illuminates,...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will have a sensor under or in the seat that detects when someone is sitting in it. This sensor controls the air bags and the seat belt sensors. The sensor may have...
Hello and thanks for writing in. This could be a few different things, however what you are describing sounds like a faulty fuel pressure regulator. Th fuel pressure regulator is a unit that bleeds off a bit of the fuel...
Hi there. If the driver door is not locking with the door ajar and the key in the ignition, that is normal. If all of the doors are not engaging the locks with the key in the ignition and the...
