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While you can definitely use the remote or the manual key to open your trunk, you can also open it from inside the vehicle. Here’s what you need to know: Locate the trunk release button. Push the button. The trunk...

The loud noise may be due to the fluid has leaked out of the power steering pump. This would make the steering very hard to turn without any power assist. The system has a major leak if it lost all...

Hi there: Your boyfriend has a serious brake issue that should be repaired immediately. The loud noise is most likely coming from the brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-brake-pads) grinding on the brake rotors. When he applies the parking brake, it's only applying...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2006 Porsche Cayman. Generally, a hissing noise will come from a leaking vacuum (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak) source or something like an exhaust manifold gasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-manifold-gasket-replacement). The vacuum leak will cause some performance issues as...

Hello. The oil filter on your car is located under the vehicle right next to the oil pan. It is a small canister shaped filter housing. You may have to remove the lower splash shield on your car if it...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. Take a look at the coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) for proper output voltage with the harness plugged in. If the voltage is spiked when the engine is started, then the sensor needs replaced....

Some chargers can pull enough current to drain the battery. I recommend unplugging the charger when you turn off and exit the vehicle. Low charging system voltage can cause all kinds of warning lights to illuminate in modern vehicles, so...

The most common cause of the problem can be the oil pressure sender unit needs replaced and and the filter screen below it needs removed and cleaned. When the pressure sensor is removed you should have the oil pressure tested...

Hello, thank you for writing in. This is security feature is designed to remind you the vehicle is still running to protect against thieves and high idle times. These idle times add to pollution, and are a main cause of...