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After looking into your issue of the car not shutting off via the push button, I have found a couple possible causes. First, verify the transmission indicator displays that it is in park. If it intermittently does not go to...
The door handles on most of the cars and trucks built in the last 8 to 10 years have plastic inside and outside door handles. For some reason, the plastic does not hold up very well after 3 or 4...
While many vehicles have a combined engine and transmission monitoring system that will turn on the Check Engine light if a problem is detected, your Fusion actually has a separate light for transmission and drivetrain problems. It looks like a...
When the visibility is poor or you’re in a dense area with a lot of trees or no other lights, you may need the high beams to help you see further in the distance. Use the lever on the left...
Any time a car isn't starting I remember the 3 things an engine needs to run. It needs air, fuel, and spark. It sounds like your starter is working fine otherwise you wouldn't be almost running and backfiring. My gut...
Hello there, the alternator for your 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is located on the front of the engine along the serpentine belt path. Replacing the alternator is a extensive job best left to the professionals as it required the removal...
Hi there. It sounds like you may have either a blown fuse or a broken wire. Check and replace the fuses/relays as necessary. It may be necessary to check for battery voltage with a digital volt/ohm meter at the brake...
Check the brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement) on the brake pedal and see if its loose on the contact pin. If the pin feels loose, then the switch needs replaced. For the ABS light to be on, there could be an...
The Idle Air Control valve got damaged when the throttle body was cleaned. I suggest removing the IAC valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) and cleaning it out. The electronics could be wet causing the valve to change the engine idle and the computer...
The The 2012 Honda Ridgeline is built on the Pilot SUV configuration and welded as a single unit, resulting in a five passenger truck that delivers a decidedly carlike ride. With fuel efficiency that is comparable to many midsize SUVs,...
The mid-size SUV is a great vehicle for getting a lot of people from one place to another, with a decent price point and pretty good ongoing fuel economy. While they are never going to get the amazing gas mileage...
Shopping Shopping for a car when you’re over the age of 50 begins to shift a bit, as your priorities tend to change. Suddenly it’s not so much about what the vehicle looks like, or how much space it has...