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There are numerous Technical Service Bulletins (TSB #PIT-4730A, #TB-080849017B, #4011, #07224) that address this issue and probably a few that you haven’t seen yet. These issues have multiple causes, from defective wiring, shorted fuse panels and in some cases defective...

Checking the tire pressure in your car is an essential part of regular maintenance. You have a tire pressure monitoring system, but this should never be considered a replacement for physically checking the tire pressure. Here’s how to make sure...

It could be the sway bar links (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/sway-bar-link) or bushings making the noise. However, the noise could be caused by a number of things. The only way to know for certain is to have a trained professional inspect your vehicle...

Hey there. This sounds like a faulty alternator. Use a multi-meter to test the alternator's output voltage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-test-your-alternator_2). Good alternators test in the range of 13.8-14.2 volts and make sure to use the 20 volt setting, or you could receive...

There are a few things that can go wrong when the battery dies out like that. One thing you can try is to reset the main computer. Look to a service guide or repair manual for specific instructions on how...

First, a trouble code P0128 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0033-obd-ii-trouble-code-turbo-charger-or-supercharger-bypass-valve-control-circuit-by-john-nelson) does have to do with coolant, but it is not the level. This code is set when the relationship between the coolant temperature sensor and the intake air temperature sensor don't increase at a...

If the starter is accessible under the hood, grab a friend and a small hammer. While one of you tries to crank the engine, have the other lightly tap the starter at the same time. It is possible the starter...

Hi there. What seemed to happen is transmission may have broke a something inside it like a thrust bearing or a drive sun shell. This is common for the transmission to do on normal driving as the vehicle ages. I...

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