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When your brake pedal goes to the floor you are experiencing a severe brake failure and you definitely need to take care of it right away. If you cannot build pressure in the brake system by pumping the brake pedal...
Do not try and start the vehicle. Contact your insurance company. Have the vehicle towed out of the water. Have the engine checked by removing and cleaning out the air intake, clearing the engine of water by removing all spark...
It sounds like the issue is in the rear blower circuit. Check fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuse) 10 and 11 in the fuse block (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuse-box) and also the rear blower relay, which supplies power to both of the fuses. The other possibilities are...
Hello. This can be caused by a few different things. Most of the time this is caused by a dirty or failing throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement). Most of the time the throttle body gets dirty internally and the throttle plate gets...
Hi there. When the battery fails to charge correctly it is due to one of three things typically. First, it's possible the battery is worn out and low on cranking amps and simply needs to be replaced. Second, it's possible...
Hi there. In most cases, a gradual power drain like you've described is commonly due to an electrical short in the charging system. Although the alternator itself might test good, there are several wires and connectors that could be damaged,...
Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for contacting us today. I've forwarded your inquiry to our sales and service department so they can determine if we're able to replace the knock sensor of your 2002 Toyota Highlander. They should be contacting you via...
Hi James. Thanks for contacting us today. I would recommend reading these two articles - first on the P-0130 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) and second on the P-0150 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0150-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-2-sensor-1-by-jay-safford) to learn more about these codes.
The The 2012 Jeep Compass has had lots of improvements in the 2011 model, which include available four-wheel drive (4WD) and front-wheel drive models (FWD). Since those upgrades, the Compass provides good connectivity to the road and comes with an...
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...
SUVs represent one out of every three vehicles sold in 2012, making them one of the most-purchased types of vehicles in the country during that time period. Compact SUVs are a sub-class that are slightly smaller and offer the most...