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Your dash lights can be set to almost any level of brightness you want. Most drivers find it convenient to set the dash/instrument panel lights to a brighter setting during early evening and then a low brightness once night has...
The interior light switch is located on the ceiling, above the center console. This switch has three positions: On (interior lights are on), Off (interior lights are off), and DOOR (interior lights turn on when a door is opened). Manually...
The vehicle should have an original equipment HO2S not aftermarket generic. For a P0140 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0140-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-no-activity-detected-bank-1-sensor-2-by-jay-safford), the wiring harness should be closely inspected for damage: chafing, pinches, melting, or water intrusion into connector. Exhaust leaks upstream of the HO2S must...
Hello. The front end needs to be checked first for any loose parts. Any worn out joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ball-joint-front) or bushings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-stabilizer-bar-bushings) will cause this. If those are all fine, then the problem is usually in the rack and pinion (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-steering-column)...
To read the flash codes, make sure you have a clean and stable chassis ground or the codes will not flash. If there is a secure ground and no flash codes, then it is quite possible that this is an...
Hello, thanks for writing in. This sounds like your clutch disc is worn out and not connecting the engine and transmission together when you let out on the clutch. You should not rev your engine to 8000 rpm or you...
Hi there. First check the brake fluid and make sure that it's full and clean. If the brake fluid is black in color and is the original brake fluid in the vehicle, I recommend flushing the brake fluid to remove...
Hello there. Typically a buzzing sound is due to a poor electrical ground; however, does not commonly improve as the vehicle gets warm. Sometimes, a loose serpentine or drive belt, or damaged pulley's that drive these belts can create a...
If the crankshaft position sensor has been directly tested, using an automotive scope or real time scanner, and is confirmed to be faulty (as opposed to having a sensor wiring or other fault) it is recommended to replace the sensor...
When When most people think of the Cadillac Escalade, two words generally come to mind: power and luxury. The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV is no different. However, with this model, you can throw in another word: efficient. This hybrid carries...
Cadillacs are the ultimate in luxurious domestic vehicles and have been for more than century. Classic Cadillacs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-classic-car-by-cheryl-knight) have been under the General Motors umbrella since 1909 and consistently rank at the top of a list of premier automobiles. Classic...