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Generally, the outer door handle itself is the issue. You will want to get this repaired as soon as possible; if someone hits the child lock switch, you will not be able to open the door at all. You may...
Hello. Spilling water on the shifter could have affected a lot of different things in your car. There are sensors, wires, and connectors under your shifter. It is possible that water could have damaged some or all of these things....
Hello. You car does have an adaptive memory when it comes to the idle control valve. Over time the computer is going to adjust the placement of the valve to compensate for water and carbon build up. In some cases,...
Hello. The catalytic converter acts as a filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-a-catalytic-converter-do) for exhaust gasses emitted from the vehicle. This purpose of this is to reduce the pollutants that are expelled into the environment. The first thing you could try is adding a...
Many different things can cause a vibration at speeds. The most common causes of this would be warped brake rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-brake-rotor-disc), a damaged suspension component, or tire that is damaged or out of balance. It is possible for this fault...
The fuel level sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-sensor-replacement) may be experiencing a malfunction especially if there have not been any performance concerns. Unfortunately, it is inside the fuel tank and must be removed to examine the contacts. This is common among many year...
If you just purchased the vehicle from a used car lot and have some sort of warranty from them then I would suggest you have an independent mechanic like one from YourMechanic come and check the vehicle out to see...
Hello - first task is to check for problem codes. Most auto parts stores will do this for you for free on a time-available basis. Your symptoms suggest a failed thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) - not closing and allow the engine to...
If the exhaust system is not air tight, that will skew oxygen sensor readings and a consequence is a false indication of catalyst efficiency. In addition, the upstream sensor will not be providing a valid reading to the computer insofar...
For For those who want a hybrid system that doesn’t sacrifice luxury, power or comfort, the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid is a great option. With commendable fuel economy, a plethora of driver assistance features and a luxurious feel, you’d never...
In In order to help reduce the amount of engine emissions cars have what is called an EGR system, which is an exhaust gas recirculation system. The way it works is that exhaust gas is added back into the fuel/air...