The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Brakes that are "locking up" indicate a problem with brake the hydraulic system. This includes the master cylinder, valves, calipers and lines. However, some people interpret normal ABS operation as brakes that are locking up. The ABS system is designed...
Hello. If the coolant temperature gauge is constantly fluctuating then the most common cause of this is a bad thermostat. If the thermostat is sticking or not opening and closing right then this will occur. It can also be a...
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-anti-lock-braking-system-abs) prevents wheel lock up when the brakes are applied during emergency braking or on a slippery surface. In your vehicle, the skid control module receives speed signals from each wheel's speed sensor. It...
Hi there. Governors in a fuel system are basically a three-way valve. There is a supply port, exit port, and a dump port. As the fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement) is set the fuel pressure will remain the same as when...
Hi there: We don't see a lot of Opel Insignia's here in the United States, so it's a bit difficult to give you some good advice about what might be causing these error messages. In some cases, it's a communication...
It sounds like you may have already answered your own question. The aftermarket VAT1 alarm may be malfunctioning if you have to tap it to get the vehicle to start. This system may block the alternator from charging the battery....
If upon actuating the ignition switch you hear "crackling" noise in the dash, that could be due to arcing or a faulty component such as a relay that happens to be in the circuit that you are powering with the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The reduced power light will either trigger when there is malfunction with the vehicle and it is trying to protect itself, or when the engine actually suffers a loss in power and is struggling...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When changing oil, you must fill the engine to capacity and also take into consideration how much oil the filer is going to hold. Your owner's manual is the best place to find all...
Thanks Thanks to iconic models like the Wrangler and the Cherokee, Jeep has long been synonymous with off-roading, but that’s really not the case with the 2012 Jeep Liberty. A great around-town SUV, the Liberty isn’t really made for getting...
The The Miata is one of the few cars of the last few decades to become an instant – and enduring – classic. Adored among young and old, male and female alike, the car has maintained popularity as well as...
At At some point, most of us have to choose between the cars we wanted when were kids and the ones we need for our commute to the office or to pick up our own children. With the 2012 Volkswagen...