Q: Need power point at rear lift gate.

If your car is equipped with an automatic rearview mirror, it will adjust to compensate for glare on its own. However, you do have to turn the function on to use it. Here’s how to do that: If your mirror...

I would have the battery load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) to see if it is bad. When the batteries get old they will not hold a charge and can not crank the car.

The electrical system on these vehicles are known to have an issue with fretting corrosion buildup in multiple electrical connectors throughout the vehicle. An affected system would need to have that electrical connection disconnected, cleaned, and a dielectric compound put...

The flywheel could potentially be the cause of the burning up starters. But more likely, there is a wiring issue to the starter or a poor ground on the starter. A qualified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able...

Based on the information you gave about your 2003 Honda Civic, it sounds like you have a cooling system issue. It could be your cooling fans (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-radiator-fan-motor-replacement), radiator cap (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pressure-test-radiator-cap), water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), or even a plugged radiator...

Yes, it can be dangerous to plug high-current loads into the cigarette lighter! And, yes, this circuit should be fuse protected so that wiring or other components on the power path are not damaged. Not all manufacturers fuse-protect the cigarette...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The wiring harness to the mass air flow sensor (MAF) could have a break in the wires. Disconnect your battery and remove the harness to the MAF and your computer. Use a digital...

Hello. Though there are a lot of things that can cause this typically it is due to an issue with a failure in a spark plug or an ignition coil failure. If there is not a check engine light on...

Generally, replacing the bushings should keep the sway bar operating properly and doing what it is designed to do. When replacing the bushings, you may want to inspect the sway bar to make sure it is not bent or damaged...