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You will need to have the computer tested to find out what codes are stored in memory and then have those codes tested to find out why the check engine light and EPC light is on. A mechanic like one...

When you kicked into passing (lower) gear, the engine was immediately heavily loaded. If there is any fault, or "weakness" in the ignition, fuel or air induction systems, such will become more readily apparent in those conditions. So, for example,...

There can be fault with one of the sensors - which can be or a sonar or radar type. Unfortunately our technicians are not set up with the correct software to diagnose these systems for proprietary (legal) reasons. Unfortunately the...

If you are getting a pulsation in the brakes when applied at high speeds then you most likely have warped front brake rotors or they have hot spots on them that cause the pulsation. Inspect rotors and look for discolored...

If you have a warning light on your dash related to your air suspension system, this can be due to a few different things. Sometimes the air bags will develop leaks over time. When one of the air bags deveops...

Jump starting a car made after 1996 can be a very risky business. You can do a lot of expensive damage in the blink of an eye if you hook the cables up incorrectly.That being said, it's possible that the...

Hello - this sounds like the lift struts, which are 2 small diameter cylinders with compressed gas in them to provide lifting assistance for the cargo door, have weakened, and need to be replaced. I would recommend having a Hatch...

Hello. Yes, the idler pulley (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) and tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) should be replaced with the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). The bearing in the idler pulley wears out over the miles and the tensioner weakens with use as well. This is not a...

This problem is likely caused by a failing thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). The thermostat is designed to restrict coolant flow to the radiator until the engine reaches designed working temperature (something close to 210 degrees Fahrenheit). Getting to working temperature faster is...

Hello. It is possible that there is a problem with the wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), front ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), and rear ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-rear-replacement), and control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement). These components have been known to cause the problem you are experiencing. If...

This can happen for a couple of different reasons such as worn piston rings or leaking valve guide seals. Blue smoke coming from your exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) generally means that the motor is burning the engine oil. When this happens, the...

Downloading the diagnostic code(s) that have caused the check engine light to illuminate will probably provide a major clue as to the origin of the noise. A check engine light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) can be requested to deal with that and,...

Hi there. Either the drainage holes are blocked, or ECU housing seal is damaged causing water to enter the ECU housing. Take a look around the ECU and see if there is any standing water or moisture areas. If there...

Hi there. You could find a head gasket and the gasket kit from a local parts store or the dealership. The head gasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) is sold separately from the upper gasket set. The upper gasket set comes with the intake...

The breather may or may not help. It's hard to give you a definite answer. You can examine a dozen of the same engine and find those that consume zero oil, some that consume a little, and some that consume...

Hello There, It sounds like you may have a failing alternator or voltage regulator. As you know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...

Hello. If the brake pad light came on, then that does typically mean that the vehicle needs brakes. It is possible that the sensor itself just shorted out, but I rarely see that on this vehicle. If the brakes are...

A lot depends on *why *the serpentine belt broke. If the belt broke after 120,000 miles simply due to age, that's fine, but if it broke because one of the rotating elements - the tensioner, pulleys, alternator pulley, and so...

Hey there. You are correct. There is no reason to replace the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-water-pump) when it is not bad yet. The water pump seal was overheated when it got hot it may have run dry though and may fail...

Hello. It is possible that there is a problem with the bluetooth phone hook up. It is also possible that there is a problem with the entire unit, or that the unit needs an update from the dealer. My suggestion...