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Your car has the ability to track a lot of information about the MyKeys® that are programmed to work with it. Here’s what you need to know about the various system status messages. MyKey® Miles: This tells you the total...
The purpose of a vehicle’s traction control system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-traction-control-module) is to assist drivers in maintaining stability and control of the vehicle during adverse weather conditions or when the vehicle is stopped abruptly. There are electronic sensors in each wheel that...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2011 BMW 335 xDrive. It could be a low voltage situation with the battery. It can also be the key itself or the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement). If you have access to a...
Hi - the P2432 problem code you have is an indication that the secondary air pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-an-air-pump-last) pressure is low. This is an emissions device, which injects fresh air into the exhaust to allow burning of any remaining fuel in...
Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. Generally, misfires are caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in cases, a combination of both. Spark related...
Most commonly, the sound you're hearing comes from an exhaust heat shield. It sounds like rocks in a coffee can as some describe it. Exhaust heat shields can be on a catalytic converter, front pipe, or other component of the...
Hello - you are correct. If the thermostat is stuck open (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat), not allowing the engine to warm up properly, there won't much, if any, heat in the passenger compartment. However, if you are smelling coolant in the passenger area,...
It could be that the wheel bearing was damaged during installation. or it could be that the noise was mis-diagnosed and replacing the wheel bearing didn't solve the problem. There are many stories about mechanics charging for work that was...
If If you’re looking for an SUV, but don’t need much space or off-road capabilities, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport just might be the ticket. With it’s stand-out appearance that is sure to be noticed, it provides the features and...
The The 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is a crossover SUV that manages to provide decent comfort, power and performance into a single package. This also marked the final year of production for the SUV, as it was phased out due to...
If If it’s time for you to search for the top used cars specifically for families, check out the list we’ve put together of the top five. The list of must-haves Typical items that families are looking for in their...