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Instead of using a traditional hydraulic power steering system, your vehicle is equipped with electric power steering(EPS). In this system, the EPS control module receives input from the steering angle sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-steering-angle-sensor). It then uses this information to control the...

This code is for evaporative emissions (EVAP) purge system performance. The EVAP system is responsible for preventing fuel vapor emission from entering the atmosphere. The EVAP system uses a purge valve to allow stored fuel vapors from the fuel tank...

Hi there. If the head lights took that long to turn off then you more than likely have a failure starting in the body control module. This is a common failure on this vehicle. I typically start by reprogramming the...

It is definitely time to have it changed. There should not be any issue with changing it at this point even if it is overdue. Have a local technician, like one from YourMechanic, perform a transmission fluid service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) on...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle was likely shaking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) because the engine was not able to complete its combustion cycles properly. This can happen when the spark plugs become soiled, the fuel supply gets cut off, the...

Hello - If you have lost all the engine oil through the oil pan, there is no doubt broken internal engine damage. Most likely, this is a broken connecting rod (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-knocking) or piston. Attempting to restart the engine would be...

Hi there. There are three different types of sensors and solenoids that will cause a transmission to not shift. 1. --- Transmission Position Sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement) 2. --- Vehicle Speed Sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement) 3. --- Shift Solenoids (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-does-not-shift-from-park-to-drive-inspection) All three types of...

Typically, the scenario is the reverse: that is the water pump fails and the question is should the thermostat be replaced at the same time that the water pump is replaced. The answer is absolutely because the thermostat itself can...