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I hate to be the stereotypical dealer mechanic, but the issue may be “normal.” According to the GMC bulletin PIC6106, the display screen may reset during high load situations. This is considered normal and will most commonly happen during a...
The tachometer is on the left side of your instrument control panel, and tells how quickly the engine is moving. The tachometer measures your engine speed in terms of revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer is a semicircle, with the...
It sounds like the vehicle is going into limp mode. This occurs when the powertrain control module (PCM) (also known as the electrical control unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit)) has determined there is an overboost condition. The computer disables the turbo to prevent...
A general rule of thumb is to not drive on this spare doughnut tire for longer than ~+/-70 miles or driving faster than 50 mph. These tires are not designed with much tread on them and will wear out very...
Any number of components can cause a stalling issue. It can be as simple as a vacuum leak, to as severe as an engine control unit or more. If there is a vacuum leak caused by a broken intake hose,...
Hi there. Check the alternator and see if its not charging properly. Charge up the battery and start the engine. Check for a voltage on the battery with the engine running and see if its between 13.5 and 14.7 volts....
if the light came on after replacing the tires, verify that the tires are the same size front and rear. Anti-lock brake and traction control systems work by measuring wheel speed. Different size tires have different diameters, so they have...
Hello, thank you for writing in. It certainly sounds like the vehicle is losing electrical power, which is an almost definite sign that the alternator has failed. It is solely responsible for providing electrical power to the vehicle while driving....
There is only one oil control solenoid, per camshaft, in the variable valve timing (VVT) system. If both mechanics are referring to a solenoid or solenoids in the VVT system, then they are necessarily referring to the identical part. If...
The The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO hybrid is an interesting car in the world of mid-size family sedans. Unlike other popular hybrids, it doesn’t have a full-sized electric motor that takes over when the car starts. Instead, it uses eAssist...
Being Being in a wheelchair means you have a very specific list of demands, and requests for your vehicle. The main focus is of course how you will get in and out of the vehicle. There are some other aspects...
For For someone who has never driven a Prius, it may feel a bit like stepping into the cockpit of an alien spaceship when sliding into the driver’s seat. That’s because the Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric car and...