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While your car’s audio system was designed to provide high quality sound in the default configuration, you may find that you want to tailor things to your personal tastes, or to the type of music you’re listening to at the...

It is very easy to change the volume when you are on a phone call. Rotate the Power/Vol. knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Hi there. A humming noise usually indicates a worn pinion bearing or an incorrect backlash setting on the rear differential between the ring and pinion gear. Sometimes, if the pinion bearing develops play due to wear, the pinion gear will...

If you are hearing a suspension noise, any number of components when worn can cause a noise. A bad strut or strut mount, ball joint, sway bar, or one of many bushings. To find the noise, the suspension would need...

Hello. Engine timing and the oil pump work hand in hand. If the timing of the engine is off, then the oil pump won’t work as it should and this will cause low oil pressure. The first thing to do...

Hi there. Seems unusual the noise is only there over 50mph. The noise may be coming from a failing wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) and this may account for the car shaking, as well. It could be, a separated tire that you...

Hi there. The ETC (electronic throttle control)/transmission) light coming on, put the vehicle in limp home mode. This would feel like the vehicle has lost power. The APP (accelerator pedal position) may be at fault (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection). The ETC/throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement)...

Hi there. Check the ECM (computer) for any active or pending codes that are contributing to the engine light being on. This will give you a location to start with for diagnosing your vehicle and why it is running sluggish....

The previous owner might have modified the air intake (a box like component holds the intake filter) but the noise you are referring to is probably caused by a defective exhaust and/or aftermarket exhaust parts which result in excessive noise....