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The small push button for the trunk may be defective and will cause the trunk to open by itself if the key is near enough to cause the passive trunk to release and open the trunk. The defective button is...
It sounds like you have an exhaust leak. An exhaust leak can cause a Check Engine Light. It will give the O2 sensors a false reading. The exhaust runs nearly the length of the car and consists of two catalytic...
Your transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-transmission-fluid-last) should be changed as recommended by the manufacturer. Look in your owners manual to see what mileage you should change the fluid. Most manufacturer's say about 60,000 miles for most vehicles. Some newer vehicles do not...
The first thing you'd want to do is check the transmission and motor mounts. They all work together. Your vehicle is 14 years old and odds are that the mounts are worn. That's a common thing that happens with your...
The clicking noise is an indication of either a bad or discharged battery or a bad connection in the starting circuit. There are two circuits in every starting system: the primary circuit that is energized by the key, and the...
When it comes to vehicles over 5 years or 60,000 miles, my preference is to drain the transmission through the pan and replace the filter, especially if the transmission has never been serviced. The sales pitch is of course that...
If you car does not go into drive or reverse, your mechanic is most likely talking about replacing the valve body inside the transmission. This is part of the transmission that directs transmission fluid to build hydraulic pressure, which is...
Hi there: When the traction control light comes on (and the system is not engaged manually), it's usually an indicator of a wheel sensor or transmission speed sensor issue as both of these parts are critical for monitoring and controlling...
Hello. If your brake lights are staying on, even after a new stop light switch has been installed then it may be possible that there is an issue elsewhere. It does not appear that this model of vehicle requires any...
It’s It’s back, and better than ever. In the first incarnation of the iconic Dodge since 1976, the Dart has been updated, beatified, and turned into a compact force to be reckoned with. This zippy little machine is tough to...
The The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO hybrid is an interesting car in the world of mid-size family sedans. Unlike other popular hybrids, it doesn’t have a full-sized electric motor that takes over when the car starts. Instead, it uses eAssist...
Plumbers Plumbers need to carry around all manner of tools and supplies. If you’re plumbing a large building, or even a decent sized home, you’re going to need a vehicle that has quite a bit of cargo capacity. A car...