Q: My 2001 ford Taurus seat switch is not working... its making a clicking nose and its not moving back and forth, nor up or down...

The antenna can be removed to help your vehicle fit into short places. The antenna should also be removed any time you use an automatic car wash. To remove the antenna, simply unscrew it by hand.

Hi. Symptoms such as these are commonly caused by a failed blend door actuator. The blend door actuator is the component that shifts the system from blowing hot air to cold air, if it fails in the hot position, it...

The most common problem encountered by other owners for engine stalls has been the crankshaft sensor. The crankshaft sensor sends a signal to the engine computer to tell it that the engine is turning. If loss of this signal happens,...

You did not mention the thermostat being replaced. If you did not replace it, then it may be sticking or not opening. The next thing to check is to see if the fans are coming on before the temperature gets...

Hello. Most of the time, this is caused by a failure in the transmission. It may be as simple as a low or contaminated fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). I usually check the fluid and change it if it is bad. If the...

The starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) issues scream timing. The typical causes that set these codes are the cam (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and crank position sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). The only option you have not tried to my knowledge is the camshaft position sensor. I would start...

Hi there. Sounds like the kick down solenoid is sticking and not functioning correctly. The kick down solenoid make the circuit within the transmission valve body (transmission controller) to down shift when under heavy acceleration to allow a lower gear...

Hi there. The slip indicator light is on when the traction control is malfunctioning. The vehicle is safe to drive to a local shop or to the dealership, but you will want to reframe from driving in conditions that will...

Hello. Depending on exactly where the short was it may not blow the fuse. Most of the time it will melt the resistor itself internally. It may also have a short in another location. I usually take a voltage meter...