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Cracked hoses are unsafe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/can-cracked-hoses-be-repaired-or-do-they-need-to-be-replaced) for the proper operation of your vehicle and should be replaced at your earliest convenience. There is no way to repair a worn hose, nor would you want to. Hoses are designed to transfer engine...
The driver information center (DIC) is able to provide a lot of information on the uplever cluster. You can change which information is displayed at any time. The most common display setting for the DIC is Trip 1 or Trip...
If you were driving and the engine started to overheat due to a stuck thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), then it would overheat in the first few minutes of running the engine. If you were driving and everything was okay and driving more...
Hi, thanks for your question. It seems the problem is in the battery power supply to the car. It could be a bad battery or connections to the battery. It could even be both. Here at YourMechanic, we can have...
Each tire has a pressure sensor in the tire that has a battery built into the sensor. These batteries will last about 5 to 7 years before the battery goes bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-car-battery-last_2). The sensor will need to be replaced to...
In order for a vehicle to be considered to be able to claim the Lemon Law, your vehicle would need to be in for service to the dealer for one problems with three consecutive visits without the problem getting fixed....
Hi there. It sounds like the trunk courtesy switch has failed and allowing the light to stay on as if the trunk is open. This switch is usually built into the latch assembly. It can be tested for continuity with...
It is not clear if you are referring to a noise that correlates with use of the blower motor or a noise that simply occurs all the time, that is regardless of whether the blower motor is on or not....
This may be a sign of a faulty ignition coil. Ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched then contracted repeatedly. The insulation develops small fractures that open when heated and...
Here’s Here’s an interesting formula (don’t get bored, it’s not what you think – it’s fun): ARD=((rt+rw)+(cd+p+g)*ep) Do you know what it is and what it means? Try this: it's a description of a minivan with automatic doors. Okay, it...
The The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg provides an appealing combination of style, performance and drivability. This all-wheel drive SUV delivers a satisfying driving experience at a more affordable price than some of the comparable options available in its class. Key Features...