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The internal trunk release is a safety feature that allows people trapped in the trunk to safely exit. If you are ever trapped in the trunk, simply pull down on the trunk release lever, which hangs from the inside of...
When your engine is turned on, the immobilizer light should briefly turn on. This lets you know that the security system is working; if the immobilizer light does not briefly come on, the system is not functioning properly. If the...
It is very possible that the Drive Authorization System is preventing the vehicle from starting. The system needs about 12.6v to operate properly, so battery voltage needs to be checked with the key. If battery voltage is good, then there...
The whining sound is a sign that the bearings in the alternator are going out. This is a problem that will only get worse as time goes on. Eventually, you may also notice the alternator may begin to smoke a...
It is possible that the smoke could have been due to the jumper cables being installed backwards. I would recommend double checking to make sure that you connected the cables properly. If you did connect the cables properly and the...
The fuel pump on your vehicle should be a mechanical pump that is mounted on the side of the engine. It should be near the front of the block, near the water pump.There are some Regal models that will use...
White smoke usually means coolant is burning. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-red-flags-that-your-car-needs-immediate-attention) In your case it may be getting into the engine through an intake gasket or a head gasket. I've seen occasions where a gasket might leak under certain conditions, hot cold, high...
It's likely either an air leak involving the engine intake, an issue with a rotating pulley (typically in the accessory drive "circuit"), brake squeal due to wear indicators contacting the rotors, or possibly wind related noise due to something going...
Today’s Today’s modern vehicles are made up of anywhere from one to seven computers that assist with the car’s day to day functions. An engine control unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-your-ecu-uses-sensor-data) (ECU), is a computer that similar to that of a laptop or...
Many Many of us think of “car essentials” as those items we always keep stocked in our center consoles and door pockets, like chapstick, napkins, and phone chargers. But there are a few other items you shouldn’t leave home without,...