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Hi. Although a thermostat is a possible cause of overheating, it's not the only cause for overheating. Also, if the thermostat wasn't installed correctly or the cooling system wasn't bled of air properly, it would still overheat. Other causes of...
A transmission has many parts both mechanical and electronic. If your transmission is making noises, it is going to need internal work done to it. A rebuild will fix the issue with the transmission. As for the ABS Light being...
Hi. Many automatic vehicles are equipped with a park lock that prevents movement of the shifter if the brake pedal is not applied. This lock can experience a failure on its own, or the lock may not release because of...
Hello. The humming noise you are hearing might be coming from the wheel bearing. If the noise is more prevalent on a left turn than a right turn then this will indicate a problem with the right wheel bearing. Wheel...
Hi there: The problem with electrical issues is that without being there to diagnose the problem, it's hard to tell you exactly what's wrong. Some of the common reasons why your car won't start based on the symptoms you've described...
If this is happening primarily at stop lights, it may be related to a dirty or faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). This is a unit in your car's intake system that monitors the flow of air into the engine...
The Pass-Lock security system can be effected if the battery was disconnected or dead, as well as if something like the ignition switch was replaced. Try these steps below. The Passlock has two basic relearn procedures—a ten-minute procedure and a...
Even though the check engine light is not on, a sensor can be at fault. It's possible the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) may not be sending proper readings to the engine control unit. Also, most cars today are "drive-by-wire". There...
If If you’re on a budget and need to purchase a car it can feel as though it’s slim pickings. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options available even to those on a tight budget. Let’s take a look. The...
If If you are a soccer mom (or dad), you know that you need a lot of space to transport your budding World Cup contenders, along with their gear. From time to time, you can also expect to be bringing...