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Eventually, the time will come when you have to replace your tires. No matter how gentle you are, you just can’t make them last forever. When that day rolls around, make sure you do things right. What does that mean?...
When the Remote Unlock Light Feedback feature is turned on, then the vehicle’s exterior lights will flash when the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the doors. Turning the Remote Unlock Light Feedback feature on or off...
The vehicle will have to have the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body) and idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-an-idle-air-control-valve-by-joyce-morse) checked to see if it needs to be cleaned. Also, the engine will need to be checked for any vacuum leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak) when the...
Hi, thanks for writing in. If you have replaced both of the O2 sensors on bank 2, and reset the fail codes, it may still take a certain number of start/run cycles before the ECM (engine computer) decides it's okay...
Hello. Engine stalling can be caused by many things. A few common causes are issues with the fuel, ignition, or engine management systems. If any of the components to one or more of these systems fails or has an issue...
You will need to have the engine tested to see if the head gasket is blown and allowing engine compression to get into the cooling system and forcing coolant out of the reservoir. A mechanic like one from YourMechanic can...
Hi C.F. Theoretically, it could be both a brake or transmission problem. It could also be due to a wheel bearing wearing out. Typically a brake grinding issue will occur when the vehicle is slowing (in forward or reverse). The...
Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. I think the first thing you should do is read this article about the P-0420 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker). In most cases, this code is caused by faulty O2 sensors or a Catalytic...
Hi Christopher. Most of the time, OBD-II error codes don't erase on their own. When a repair has been completed, the ECU needs to be told that it has been done, which resets and clear the old codes and allows...
It It is safe to say that every car owner reading this has likely experienced that time where you were leaving your home or walking out to your sitting car, only to discover that the battery in your car was...