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Removing the key from the ignition switch is very easy. First, if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, make sure that it is in PARK. Then, turn your key fob counter-clockwise to the farthest setting, OFF. Then pull the key...
The Low Oil Pressure light on your dash looks like a small oil can, and it should light up under very specific circumstances. Here’s what you need to know: The light should come on briefly when you crank the engine....
This engine had quite a few different issues that may of caused a no start. The list is ignition module, distributor stator, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, timing belt, ignition coil and wiring issues. The only way to fide the...
The slip indicator Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When the light is illuminated then either the TRAC (traction control) or VSC (vehicle stability control) system is malfunctioning. As the TRAC and VSC systems help keep your car...
Hey there. It looks as if you've thrown everything at it except the kitchen sink. Sometimes simplifying the search is the best course of action in regards to keeping the engine running. This would narrow it down to air, fuel,...
Hi there. Your vehicle battery becomes weak, may just be a bad battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). The hard starting, may just be slow cranking RPM. Being able to drive a few miles and the battery will hold a few hours, leads me...
A bad tire can sound just like a bad wheel bearing under the right conditions.CV joints can also produce a nasty vibration, though usually they will produce a clicking sound. Before you do anything else, try swapping the left and...
The key fob will need to be reprogrammed to the vehicle as when the battery was replaced in the key fob, the key was reset. This is why nothing is working with the key fob. If you need further assistance...
Hi Claire, It sounds like you may have popped a fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement). I would suggest checking the relays in the fuse box under the hood to see if the fuel pump fuse is burnt. When turning the key...
Hybrids Hybrids have come a long way in the last few years, and the 2012 Lexus HS 250h is a prime example of just how much they’ve evolved. This sedan is quiet, composed and chock-full of high tech equipment. Key...
Comparing a small SUV or a crossover to a sedan or coupe doesn’t quite seem fair: while the crossover is likely to cost more, it will also have a different skill set than the car as well as a completely...
Heading Heading out in the car for a road trip is an exciting and fun event, but if you’re taking your dog along with you, then a good quality dog crate is in order. A dog crate ensures that your...