Q: How do you check the dash bulbs?

Thanks for writing in about your 1997 Lexus SC300. Power at the starter needs to be checked along with all of the connections. When checking connections to the starter, the battery will need to be disconnected to prevent a dangerous...

The condenser (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-condenser-replacement) if it was not cooling properly, will cause the switch to shut off the A/C, and then once it cools enough, will allow the A/C to come back on. It would be hard to know if connection...

Hey there. The turbine speed sensor is located on the drivers side of the transmission just above the shift lever and sensor. The turbine sensor is mounted in the side of the transmission.

Hi there. To test the universal joints, press up on the drive shaft near the joint and see if the caps move around. Take the drive shaft and turn it back and forth and see if the drive shaft moves...

The tire pressure warning system fuse is located in the fuse box located under the dash, just to the left of the steering column. The fuse box in question should have 33 fuse slots, although not all will be in...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If there are no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, you should have nothing to worry about. With that being said, the flashing bulb under the dash is most likely the security system warning...

Hi there - yes, it is normal for the AC compressor to cycle on and off (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ac-clutch-cycling-switch). If it is doing this frequently however, like every 10-15 second or so, this can be an indication that the refrigerent level is...

Hi there. In most cases, the beeping sound is created when one of two different systems creates an alert; a seat belt warning or a door is ajar. It is common for a system sensor to be damaged, which will...

Hi there. In order to receive a price estimate for one of our mobile mechanics to come to your location and complete a timing chain replacement job on your Saab, we need to get a little more data from you....