Q: Navigation unit drains battery

It is very possible you may have a vacuum leak causing a rough idle and too much air on acceleration causing sputtering and rough running issues. A smoke check of the induction system would be a good idea. Reading the...

This noise may be the starter internal gear reduction making the noise. The starter would need to be replaced to get rid of the noise. The battery should also be checked. I recommend having a mechanic, like the ones from...

The radiator fans have three different relays in the relay box in the engine compartment and they are all controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The system has a low and high speed fan that is controlled by the...

You will need to have the dealer register the battery to the computer or the vehicle may not work correct and not charge the battery as it should. The new battery will need to be registered to your VIN in...

Hi there. No, there shouldn't be any fluid coming out of the boot on the steering rack. If there is fluid, then the seal inside the rack has failed. The steering rack end seal is non-serviceable and requires steering rack...

Is there also a loud hissing or sucking noise and maybe a lean code stored in the engine control computer? The high idle sounds like there may be a problem with the idle air control valve or there may be...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The computer is trying to detect the bulb, but cant. Sometimes this can be a fuse issue, and it may require removing and replacing the fuse for the headlights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-is-not-working-inspection). Secondly, the LED bulb...

Hi There, Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to...

Hi There, The 30,000 mile service for your Jeep Patriot should include the following: Engine oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) (Change) Air filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement) (Replace) Spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) (Replace) Oil filter (Replace) Wheels & tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rotate-tires) (Rotate) Other items that should be inspected...