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After you turn your key to the OFF position and remove it, you can continue to use your power windows. You can also continue to use your power sunroof, radio, and power outlets. If your car is equipped with the...
If jump starting the car works, I would suspect the alternator is no longer charging and probably needs replacement. A mechanic should fully charge your battery before testing it and if the battery passes, get the alternator tested. I wouldn't...
The easiest way is using the UV leak dye. I've got a video "finding and fixing car oil leaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYzTyTlnsr8)." You get a little UV leak dye and put maybe a tablespoon in the power steering, drive it around for...
Hi there. You will want to start by testing the fuel injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) that has tested bad. This can be done using a multimeter. If the resistance of the injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) is out of specifications, you will want to replace...
The fuel injection system does nothing until the engine is turning (starting or running), so pressing the pedal before you start will make no difference. The fuel injectors work at any RPM, so a choke is not necessary. The computer...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The most common cause of engine or pedal shake (because you can feel the engine shake in the pedals) is a misfire. With that being said, its not uncommon to feel issues with brakes,...
Hi Larry. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com. Anytime you smell oil inside the cab of your vehicle it is a potential safety issue which should be addressed sooner rather than later. In some cases, the smell of oil is...
Hi There, Code P0016 relates to the crankshaft position sensor. A crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used by engine management systems to control...
This This enduring Ford classic enjoyed a nearly two-decade run before being discontinued from the retail market with the 2007 model-year being the last. Ever-popular with law enforcement (for whom models continued in production through 2011), and senior citizens, the...
Drivers Drivers in the market for a used GMC vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on to learn...