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Unfortunately the brake light switch has no adjustments. If it is faulty, it will need to be replaced again. My recommendation is to have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, install a new brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement).
Unfortunately, once the car leaves the shop, you do not have much recourse for this type of issue. If you are a regular customer of theirs they may help you out a little. It would be hard to prove that...
The shift lock actuator is actuated when you push on the brakes. If the brake lights do not work then it will not release the shift lock. Check the brake lights to make sure they work properly. If they do...
Hi there. This is commonly due to the brake light switch failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement). The shifter locks itself in park until the brake is applied. If the circuit does not detect you applying the brake then it locks in park. Most...
Hey there, thank you for asking about your 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. I just happened to have a vehicle with the same issue. The outer bearing went bad and seized to the spindle shaft. The reason it seized was the bearing...
Hello. This vehicle uses a center driveshaft support bearing (carrier bearing) on the rear driveshaft. This is a commonly known issue that I have seen go bad and cause vibrations around that speed. To confirm this, I recommend having a...
Hello there. Many different issues could cause your vehicle to vibrate when braking. You have done well in replacing the most common causes for a vibration such as this. Other common culprits are the wheel bearings, the wheel itself, the...
Your vehicle may have one of two possible transmissions that came with your car. There is different fluids depending on the transmission you have. It is not recommended to have a flush done since these machines may have other types...
This sounds like you may not have any power going to the fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement). The relay wires should have ground on two wires, power on one wire and switched power on another wire. To activate the fuel pump...
With With Ford’s stiffest chassis to date, the 2012 F-350 is one of the most reliable heavy-duty pickup trucks on the market today. With the quiet cabin and plush ride, though, you’ll feel like you’re driving in the comfort of...
Large SUVs are a huge and broad market, with a range of different offerings from economy to luxurious. The majority of the SUVs and crossover SUVs offer decent gas mileage, plenty of room for friends and family to ride along...
Cleaning Cleaning your car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-cleaning-the-interior-of-your-car) on a regular basis helps keep dirt and debris from building up on both its exterior and interior surfaces. This is easily accomplished most of the time, but oil and grease can be harder to...