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This vehicle has had many electrical issues with bad crimps in the wiring causing gauges to read erratic and when the computers see issues in the wiring it will turn on the light and put the gauge to the low...
Hi there. Your transmission consists of many different components. These mechanical and electrical components need to work in sync in order for your transmission to work properly. Your gear shifter may be moving, but if the solenoids internally are not...
The ABS system will not cause the engine to die. You will need to have the engine scanned for any trouble codes to see the reason you are having the engine stall. This is necessary to pinpoint the cause for...
Your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) requires good power to it and a signal from the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) through the start relay to turn over the motor. You should try to put the vehicle in neutral and see if it cranks. This...
Hello. If the noise occurs right before the transmission shifts, then it can be caused by a few things. Depending on how it sounds, it can be a loose belt that is slipping when the vehicle is getting ready to...
Hi there. From your description I am going to assume you try to accelerate and the engine speed does rise, but it feels like the transmission doesn't engage until a higher engine speed and then it catches. In this case,...
Hi, thanks for writing in. The Mercury Mariner is a great car and there are several others out on the market that fit your preferences quite nicely. As you may know, some comparable model vehicles in this class are, the...
Hello. The gas cap will not repair the issue unless that is the problem. Depending on what code is coming up will determine what is needed. I would start by scanning the computer for codes first to see what may...
A faulty oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-oxygen-sensor) will cause the engine to run less efficiently (use more gas than usual) and may degrade engine performance to some extent. However, failure of the oxygen sensor itself can not cause the transmission to fail...
It It may be hard to believe, but luxury and adventure can go hand in hand – especially with the 2012 Lexus GX 460. From its luxurious interior with a variety of features to its high-quality build, off-road prowess and...
If If your family has gotten to the size where a minivan makes sense, you have a huge market to explore. Start with the 2012 Nissan Quest, though, and you may find that your search becomes a relatively short one....
While most people believe that domestic sedans just cannot compete with the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, the industry leaders, that is not necessarily true. Yes, there are some metrics where the Camry just excels, however the Ford Fusion...