Q: How do I tell if the Personal Safety System is active?

If you have driven through a large amount of water, to the point where the engine has inhaled water, the engine may have been damaged. It is possible that only some basic maintenance services alone may fix your issue; I...

Hello. This sounds like the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement), radiator hoses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement), or even one of the heater hoses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-hoses-replacement), have started to leak. It is also possible that the gasket to the thermostat could have a leak as...

This may be a sign of an imbalanced air/fuel mixture caused by a failing idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). This is a unit that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine....

There are numerous possible things that can create this condition. The first thing we consider with a twenty year old vehicle is the timing belt. A seasoned technician can tell by simply cranking the motor. It will make a distinct...

Hello. It sounds like you are possibly having one of two different mechanical problems. The first includes the wearing out of the linkage between the transmission and the shift knob. The vehicle must read that the shifter is locked in...

Hi there. Check the crankshaft position sensor and see if there is power to the sensor. If there is power to the sensor, then put leads from a digital meter on the sensor and crank the engine over. Check to...

The plug in the master cylinder reservoir can be removed by just grabbing the tip with a pliers and twist to brake the seal and remove the plug. The sensor can be removed by using a small screwdriver and releasing...

Hi There, It sounds like you are describing the symptoms of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...

Hi there. The tilt steering wheel function is inside the steering column and can break due to excessive use, debris inside the steering column or other mechanical issues. If the lever doesn't loosen, this could be just stuck, requiring some...