Q: How do I use the seat heaters?

If the battery tested good, then I would suspect a problem with the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-alternator). The battery is basically just an electronic storage device that must be charged regularly by the alternator. In addition, there are a couple dozen modules...

Hello there, a couple of different items can cause the fan to not work like this. The most likely culprits are a thermostatic switch, fan resistor, temperature switch, low-speed or high-speed relay, or a wiring issue. If the vehicle overheats,...

There are many possible sizes of sockets depending on the rim design and types of lug nuts used. Most aftermarket rims will use the same size lug nuts as original but require a thin wall type socket. Take the vehicle...

Hi there - you don't indicate your mileage, but low compression (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/drop-in-engine-compression) may be a normal result of a high mileage engine, or a problem due to abnormal wear. Oil breakdown can cause excessive piston ring wear. Extremely lean mixtures...

Hi there. The issue that you are having is the purge valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/canister-purge-solenoid-replacement) on the fuel system is not functioning correctly and needs check and possibly replaced. The code P0600 is referring that the dash is not communicating to the...

Hello - not ideal perhaps, but yes, you can use the 5W30 oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-type-of-oil-should-i-use) in your engine. Since we are in the winter months, the lower "viscosity" rating (5), is more important - measuring the fluidity of the oil at...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately this is a classic sign that the transmission has failed. They fail for various reasons including mechanical failures, pressure issues, or leaks. The transmission oil needs to be drained, and meanwhile you...

Hi there - I don't wish to insult, but are you pressing the button, or pulling it up from the forward lip of the button? Pushing the button releases the emergency/parking brake. Pulling up on the front lip of the...

When the car is moving, versus stopped, there is more air flow over the condenser (the heat exchanger in front of the radiator) and that airflow is essential to system operation. To maintain airflow when the car is in stop...