Q: Mazda6 2010: Pass AirBag Off lights up when i turn on ignition, then turns off a few seconds later. Is that a Warning?

Whether it is tucked away in your trunk, hanging on the back, or hidden somewhere under your vehicle, your spare tire is often one of the most forgotten items in your car. Even though you hope that you never need...

Closing the trunk is very easy. Here’s how to do it easily and safely: 1. Locate the trunk inner handle, which is on the inside of the trunk, near the latch. 2. Pull the trunk down with the handle until...

Hello. On most vehicles, this is caused by the door switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-faulty-door-lock-switch) in the latch assembly failing, or by the wiring from the door jamb wearing and breaking from years of use. All of the door panels will need to...

According to Gates, a leading manufacturer of timing belts, your 2.3 liter engine is a non-interference engine. This means that a timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement) failure as you describe should not cause the valves to strike the pistons causing serious damage....

Hey there. Your son's car has something called a constant velocity (CV) joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) which is essentially the drive axle that transmits power from the transmission to the wheels. These CV joints have rubber boots that surround them to keep...

Hi there: In most cases, the issue you're describing is typically caused by ignition coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), distributor rotor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/distributor-rotor-and-cap-replacement), or crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) that is faulty, damaged or has an electrical harness that is pinched or damaged. It could...

Overheating has many causes. If you just added coolant after replacing the water pump and thermostat, but did not use the purge points to expel trapped air, that in itself could be the cause. Trapped air in cooling systems causes...

Hi there. Check the switch to the headlights and see if there is a break in the wiring. Check the fuses and see if there is any fuse that are blown. If the fuses are good and there is no...

The external coolant leak you are referring to can be pinpointed by simple pressure testing of the cooling system when the engine is cold. To find the leak that exists in your case, and get the required repair estimated, please...