Q: How Is the OBD Used During a State-Required Inspection?

The power retractable running board consists of a motor, module, and the running board assembly. The module sends power to the motor when you open or close the door. The motor turns the gear to the running board and moves...

If all these problems started happening at the same time then you will have to get the engine control module (ECM) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) tested to see if it is causing the problems. The ECM controls all these lights using input from...

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. Most of the time this occurs when the key fob battery gets low. If the battery is replaced then it should be fine. If the battery does not help then there may be a programming issue within the...

Hi there - yes, it is possible to get replacement air bags, and other damaged supplemental restraint system components for a 17-year old car. This is, however, very sensitive work, and should only be done by a qualified auto body...

If you did NOT operate the car after putting the washer fluid in the coolant overflow reservoir, simply use a turkey baster, or like tool, to suck the contaminated fluid out of the reservoir, pour some water in and then...

Hi There, Assuming you are referring to the avg reading near the fuel mileage calculator, this relates to the average miles per gallon calculation that the computer calculates related to the fuel economy. This is nothing to worry about and...

The instrument cluster electrical connections can become loose or have small amounts of corrosion in the connections to the cluster and other modules. This condition may require disconnecting the cluster and other modules and cleaning connections and adding some approved...

The fuel pump cut-off function is integral to the circuitry in the PCM on this model. There is no separate, user serviceable switch. On this model, the only reason the fuel pump power cut-off feature will be invoked is if...