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How long it take to fix this issues ?
If the vehicle is noticeably vibrating, simply request AdvanceTrac/Traction Control diagnostic and repair service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/traction-control-light-is-on-inspection) and the responding certified mechanic will diagnose the issue and repair your car right at your location. It is best to repair the vehicle before...
My service power steering fault came on and lost electronic power steering capability. Before that the advance trac lighting fa
Hi Janet. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Your Ford has an electronic power steering system that is comprised of an electric motor and a few sensors and electrical connections. When the service light illuminates, it typically indicates an electrical or...
I have a Nissan Altima hybrid it wasn't start I took it to dealership after they made a diagnostic they told me you have to chan
The best recommendation I can given the circumstance is to take the vehicle to another place and have it diagnosed by a second qualified professional. This way you can have to Diagnostics to compare to see what matches up. If...
Replace throttle body 2010 ford fusion hybrid
Prior to replacing the throttle body, you should go through the Ford diagnostic procedure in the Factory Service Manual for this part to ensure that you do not replace a perfectly good part. The removal procedure is to first remove...
Hi I have a Nissan Altima 2008 hybrid when I start up my car I notice 3-5 mins after it's on it shake hard an then stop need help?
There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty...
My 2012 MKZ intermittently makes a high pitched sound that seems to come from the passenger side of the car. It's loud enough that
The brake rotors can get a lot of rust on them from water and road salts that can make the brakes noisey when not pressing the brakes. You can replace the pads and rotors to get rid of the noise...
2009 nissan altima hybrid has p0300 with a drastic loss of fuel mileage
There are a number of things that can cause poor fuel mileage. A faulty camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is one of them. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel...
Check brake system
Hi There, This may suggest that your brake pads are worn and due to be replaced or that you have a leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) somewhere in your brake hydraulic system. The brake reservoir has a sensor inside that detects when the...
My air conditioner is not working , but my heater is , what can be the problem
Hello. Thank you for writing in. The A/C (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heating-ac-inspection) system and the heating system have relatively little to do with each other. They share a blower motor, and climate control switches. With the heater working we can assume that these...
Parking Brake suddenly appears on the dashboard while driving
Check if your brake fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-often-should-brake-fluid-be-changed) is full in the brake master cylinder. The light comes on when you fluid gets low enough to turn on the light and as you drive it, the fluid gets hot and expands...
I have a 2010 Ford fusion hybrid. My moonroof won't do anything. Won't open, tilt or anything. The last time this happened I disco
The fuse is only one component in the power supply to this unit. There is at least one relay, a switch, sensors, wiring and probably a control module, not to mention the motor and track. What you can initially do...
2009 ford escape tire pressure sensor fault
First, be sure that the alert you are seeing is not due to actual low tire pressure. Using a tire pressure gauge, if you do find low pressure in one or more tires, add air but you should also consider...
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid won’t start. Seems normal but when I fully turn my key there’s a car with lock that blinks
The warning light means that the engine immobilizer system has detected a fault and/or is not recognizing the key. You can attempt to reset the whole system by removing the key from the car. Then, disconnect the negative battery cable...
I think my hybrid battery is dead in my 2007 Altima , should I just get rid of the car ?
I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to test the hybrid battery to determine whether or not it needs to be replaced. As you know, these can be very expensive to replace. In some cases,...
My service engine light is on for Nissan Altima hybrid
Hi K.P. Thanks for writing in tonight about your Nissan Altima. The service warning light is illuminated anytime routine or scheduled maintenance is due. Although having oil changes done on a normal basis is the most common service, other services...
Hello Steven I have a 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid. I was on highway and car was driving fine until I stopped to pay a toll. After
Hi there. What you are describing is common with a CVT malfunction. This unique to Nissan transmission has experienced some hit and miss issues as you've described and can cause the type of warning lights and symptoms you've described. However,...
Returning Odometer setting to actual miles
Hello. On your particular vehicle it has a couple things which show on that screen such as Trip A, Trip B, the current vehicle mileage, and also the mileage until the next service is due. To toggle the screen you...
Steering lock issue - how easy to fix, does the key have to be reprogrammed? YouTube shows easy fix. Dealer to charge me $1,200
Hello. If it has been confirmed that the steering lock unit has malfunctioned then the proper repair would be to replace it, or have it replaced. If you only wish to disable the steering lock function then there are methods...
Can an open gas cap which causes the Check Engine Light to come on cause the car to not start and the ECM to appear bad?
Yes, there are a lot of things a bad gas cap or open gas cap can affect. If you don't have a gas cap then you may be experiencing issues with debris getting into your tank or fuel filter and...
My brakes squel even though I have recently replaced pads and rotors.
Sometimes inexpensive brake pads will squeal even when new. Something you can try is to use some anti-brake squeal spray or lube designed for the backing plates of the brake pads. These can help with the high frequency vibrations that...

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