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Head restraints are important safety features that protect your head and neck in an accident. The head restraints should always be adjusted when you get in the vehicle. To raise the head restraints, simply lift them straight up. To lower...
Hello. You can try and clean the IAC valve, but if it is bad, it will need replacement. Cleaning the IAC valve would only be a temporary fix. The IAC valve is usually attached to the throttle body, and can...
The radio is likely the cause, but the speakers may also be the cause. If the speaker sounds good one minute, then bad the next, then it is the radio. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one...
The most common cause for the DSC coming on is a speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement) at one of the wheels not working properly. The Check Engine Light comes on anytime a critical system is having a problem. The reduced speed is...
Try to turn the key to the On position and then press and hold the remote button until the central locking light blinks rapidly. Then release the button and turn off the ignition. This should reconnect the remote to the...
Your 2008 Lexus LS460 may need to be moved to have easier access to the battery. The battery needs to be checked and the starting system operations verified. The battery could be dead, or there could be another problem within...
Hello there, these are not uncommon problems for a vehicle to have when it sits for awhile. With the ABS light on, the most likely cause is low or poor condition brake fluid. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and can cause...
Hello there, thanks for writing in. Many faults will cause a rough starting and lack of power with your 2001 Toyota Corolla. The most likely causes of this are a clogged fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-filter), spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs), coil, failed fuel...
If the gasket does have to be replaced it is replaced as a "whole". There is no partial intake manifold gasket. Please note that the code you are writing in about, Diagnostic Trouble Code P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn), can set for many...
The The 2012 BMW 3-Series has been wildly popular in the US since it was first introduced in 1975. This series of luxury sedans sets itself apart from other luxury models with its superior performance and driving dynamics. No matter...
The The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a great choice for any car enthusiast who needs a practical but fun car for everyday driving. The Jetta TDI (which stands for turbocharged direct injection) has a whole host of features to...
2012 2012 was a great year in Alabama for auto manufacturing, but that wasn’t the only bright spot. Vehicle sales in Alabama were also robust in 2012. Nothing much changed in terms of the vehicle types that were most popular...