Q: headlight out

Your car is equipped with a combination light that offers three different types of functionality. It includes the Dome light, as well as the driver and passenger Map lights. Not sure how to use it? Here’s what you need to...

Hello. It sounds like there is something broken in the engine internally. A push rod could be bent, a lifter could be stuck, or the engine bearing could be messed up. Have your vehicle's noise inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) by a certified...

This sounds like your alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) is going out. It maybe outputting just enough power to allow the car to run once you get it started, but it isn't putting out enough power to recharge your battery. Either way, you...

Hello. There could be a problem with the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). Both of these sensors help control proper air-fuel mixture and engine idle. Sometimes carbon builds up and clogs the idle air...

As use of that, much oil between oil changes isn't too bad. Honestly it could be that the oil wasn't completely filled and it was left a little lower than needed. Generally speaking oil changes with conventional oil should be...

Hi there. This is a very good question that I wish more people would ask. Your 2006 Pathfinder's engine control unit (ECU) does evolve and learn as it goes. Anytime you clean the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-a-throttle-body-by-timothy-charlet) or complete major "routine"...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You started out in the right direction as spark is typically what you check first when you have a misfire. With that out of the way, you do want to scan the vehicle again...

If the other 3 windows function using their individual door switches but there is no function, for any of the windows using the main driver door switch console, that could be due to the wiring in the driver door having...

Hi There, The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) light will come on when it is turned off as a reminder to turn it on. When it is turned off, the vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, however it will...