Q: Emissions light on my Volkswagen

Hello. If the brakes are locking up as the vehicle sits, then you typically either have an issue with the drum brake shoes catching on the backing plate or if all four of the brakes are locking up then you...

As the latches wear with use, the switch that turns on and off the light and door ajar gets worn contacts and the latches do not close the switch contact all the way. This is why you can push in...

This is common due to the fact that just underneath this area is where the transmission and drive train is located which generates a lot of heat. I would recommend having a certified expert, like one from YourMechanic, come to...

If your master cylinder is not losing fluid and you tried bleeding the system then your master cylinder is bad. The internal rubber cups got damaged when you allowed the pedal to go to the floor the first time. You...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The noise could be a loose spare tire or something in the trunk bouncing around. If not, then there could be a lubrication failure in the differential or a loose axle mount. It...

Hello there. Many common faults could cause your vehicle to have a cylinder #2 misfire. The most common faults are the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), spark plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), fuel injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), a vacuum leak, or low compression in...

You may be feeling the steering moving back and forth since you have both tires off the ground. Try to only have one tire off the ground at a time and see if you still feel the movement. If you...

Hello. If the coolant level is where it should be then you should get some flow from the heater tube. It will not be a lot of flow, but there should be some. If there is none then you may...

If the check engine light is on, downloading the trouble codes that have been recorded by the PCM will aid in the diagnostic. The battery warning light means there's something wrong with the battery and/or charging system. The battery should...