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The horn in the vehicle acts as a switch. Activating the horn energizes a relay, which powers up the electronic horn located under the hood. It is possible that the relay in the circuit has experienced a malfunction, where the...
This sounds like potentially a vacuum leak. I would check for any signs of vacuum leak first if you have access to a vacuum gauge set. If not, I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Saturn LS. The ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) and the lower control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) work together in connection with the alignment of your car. When either of these two components are not working...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Although vandalism could happen, but its highly unlikely due to the chain being fairly difficult to get to. The most common causes for the chain to fail is a chain that has stretched over time,...
It sounds like the left front brake was stuck in the applied position. The constant friction overheated the brake pads and they started smoking. Heating up may have caused the brake fluid temperature to reach it's boiling point. Even though...
Hi there. The sound that you are hearing from the engine could be coming from the transmission. If you have a CVT (constant velocity transmission), then they are common to make a sound when driving them. I recommend seeking out...
If you are getting a braking vibration that seems to be present above 40 mph when braking is most likely the front rotors are slightly warped. As the warpage gets worse then the pulsation will be felt at even slower...
Thank you for writing in. There are several reasons you may be having these issues with the locks. However, without knowing what model of Chevy you are driving it is difficult to know what exact components you are working with....
Hi There, As you may know, the MAP sensor uses engine vacuum to work properly and without that vacuum the sensor is reading barometric pressure or outside atmospheric pressure. When this happens, the result is typically a broken vacuum line...
The The Volkswagen Golf R has all-wheel drive, two or four door options, and a turbocharged engine for those who want a little extra power. The Golf R is upgraded from the GTI, giving it better handling and more aggressive...
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) use the chassis of a truck to provide superior structure, with a larger size and often poor gas mileage. While that isn’t always true, SUVs have a raised ground clearance and are generally meant to haul...
If If you are an archaeologist, you need a vehicle that will take you off the beaten path. After all, that’s where you spend a good deal of your time. And that means that you will need, ideally, an SUV...