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Your car has a unique identification number that’s used for a number of different purposes, from the car’s title to your insurance and much more. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is sort of like your car’s fingerprint, and you’ll need...
Many vehicles typically have 3 brake lights on the rear. One of the left, the right, and a high mounted center light. If all brake lights were out, you may consider a fuse or electrical switch. With one light out,...
Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. If the Check Engine Light is coming on then I would usually start by scanning the computer for codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-look-up-what-different-codes-mean). If there are codes then it may give me an...
Hi there - this behavior sounds like a throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-position-sensor) problem. Check first for any problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. Most auto parts stores will do this for free on a "time-available"...
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
As you know, code P2076 indicates that the signal for the tuning valve position sensor was not within a specified range. When this happens, often times it is related to a power or voltage supply issue, an open circuit or...
Check to see if there is warranty coverage on the work that was performed. It is not clear if the issue is the engine jerking or the transmission jerking, or both. The noise, of course, is a clear indication of...
Once Once you have kids, the kind of car you have becomes very important. Suddenly, the amount of space, entertainment features, reliability, safety, and easy to clean interior become the top priorities. Here’s a list of vehicles meant to satisfy...
The The Toyota Prius is designed to shut off the engine when stopped as an energy-conserving measure. When the accelerator is depressed, it starts to back up, so you can go about your business on the road. When your Prius...