Q: If the traction control light is on the dashboard (its a picture of a vehicle sliding) does that mean it's on or off?

Yes, you should get the vehicle checked as soon as possible. YourMechanic can do a diagnostic inspection since you're past the basic warranty period. The rough running could be either an ignition, electrical, or a mechanical issue, and if neglected...

Reclining the front seats is very easy. First, locate the recline lever, which is on the side of the seat, near the back. Next, lift the lever, and move the back of the seat into whatever position you desire. Finally,...

The driver information center (DIC) provides a large amount of information to the driver. At any time, you can select what information you would like the DIC to display. To select the Instantaneous Fuel Economy setting, press the Menu button...

It can be difficult to determine which fluid is leaking as transmission oil and engine oil eventually turn black if they have not been serviced. Power steering fluid is another common fluid leak most cars experience. A technician must first...

The sun roof mechanism is most likely getting, or has gotten, corroded or rusted. In this case, it would need to be replaced. The switch contacts are loosing contact and the switch should be replaced as well. The recommended thing...

Although bird droppings and smashed highway bugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-remove-bugs-from-your-car-by-jason-unrau) might not seam like a big deal, it can do end up doing serious damage to the paint of the car costing hundreds of dollars in repairs. Because bugs and bird droppings...

Hi there. The P0400 EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve code may not be a valve not working. This code description is a EGR flow malfunction. The fact that your vehicle has multiple cylinder misfires leads me to believe the valve...

Your vehicle was available with both halogen headlights or optional HID headlights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-vehicle-s-headlights-work). The HID headlights bulbs will have a small metal "box" at the rear of the bulb, which is the "igniter" for the bulb. Halogen bulbs will not...

Hi there. This video is actually pretty good to show you how to self diagnose this type of problem that is common with TDI's (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibgVDxyVPYk). I would recommend watching this video first, and if this doesn't resolve your problem -...