Q: I have a 2006 chevy equinox and battery and starter have been replaced but I have a battery light on what does that mean?

If you move, or are purchasing a used car, you’ll want to clear the previous HomeLink garage door opener settings before programming your own. You can do this in a few easy steps. Locate the HomeLink garage door buttons. There...

Hello. If the battery light is on then that usually means that there is a charging system issue. It is typically caused by a bad alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), but it can also be due to bad connections or an electrical failure...

Like the Check Engine Light, the glow plug light on late model diesels can come on to indicate a problem in the engine control system. Even when the light is out, there should be a trouble code stored in the...

The brand, type, quality, and manufacturer coverage of the scanner you bought will dictate how they read the codes. Unfortunately, not all scan tools are created equal (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-best-tool-to-scan-for-extra-diagnostic-capabilities-by-timothy-charlet). When it comes to hybrid vehicles, you may want to make sure...

Hi Beverly. We really need your car's information to help you here. Each manufacturer has unique steps that need to be completed to change the language settings for their information center. Please let us know this valuable information and we...

Hi there. Use a diagnostic tool and check the data from the steering angle sensor. See if the steering angle changes and the wheel velocity is displayed when the steering wheel is moved. If no change, then the steering angle...

Hi There, This oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) is located on the passenger side of the vehicle in front of the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement). If you need additional help replacing this, please reach out to us here at YourMechanic as we are...

Tire pressure changes 1 PSI (up or down) for every 10 degree change in ambient temperature so temperature differences would not account for a large 8 PSI drop. The only other possibilities are leakage through the valve core and at...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...