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Your car has two options for headlights. Standard halogen for high and low beam, or HID for low beam and halogen for high beam. I'm going to assume you have the HID option. The bulb itself has no filament and...
The security chip is designed to keep your vehicle from starting without the owner's key. Unfortunately, you will need to obtain a key (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-car-key) with a chip and have it programed to the vehicle. A mobile locksmith may be able...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2006 Honda Odyssey. Try to drive your vehicle in 3rd gear without overdrive on and see if problem goes away. The problem is at the speed where the lockup torque converter locks....
The green key flashing is an immobilizer which can be caused for many reasons including a simple bad battery connection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection). The rough idle problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) suggests a potentially bad idle air control module which regulates the air flow into...
You may need to have the fuel pressure checked and the fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) replaced if it is clogged because this will cause low power. Have the computer tested for codes to see if there is a loss of power...
From what you are saying it sounds like you may have a failure in the power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement) or possibly the belt. If the noise only occurs when the vehicle is moving then it is more than likely a...
The idle air control valve is a unit that monitors the air intake into the engine as it is mixed with fuel prior to entering the motor. When this is not working properly, this will cause an imbalance in the...
Hi there. If you are able to crank the engine over and the engine does turn over, then the engine is not seized up. However, if the engine hesitates as its turning over, then the timing belt may have either...
Hello - the first task is to check for the problem codes which are setting the Check Engine light. This may be helpful in identifying the initial problem as well as the current problem(s). Usually, backfiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-backfiring-and-spitting) in the intake...
Kia Kia has really turned over a new leaf with their cars in the past few years, and the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is certainly no exception. With the same attractive design as the Optima, higher fuel efficiency, and a...
Do Do you live in terrain that is hilly? Do your city streets feature plenty of inclines and declines that can be nothing short of treacherous in miserable weather? If so, when it’s time to purchase a car you’re looking...
Sunlight Sunlight can be incredibly damaging to the interior of your car. UV light can dry out the material of your dashboard over time, leading to cracking and wear. Of course, sunlight also means heat, and the interior of your...