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The seat belt Warning Lights are located on the instrument panel. When you or the front passenger are not wearing a seat belt, this light will illuminate, and be accompanied by a chime. When the belts are properly buckled, the...
Hello! Indeed, the ignition switch is the most common cause of the car not shutting off when the key is turned. The ignition switch failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement)is a safety issue and should be diagnosed by a qualified technician, such as one...
When a car has that many miles on it, it could be just about anything. The temptation is to go shooting in the dark and just start replacing parts until the car works again. That method can get very expensive,...
If you have to feather the gas pedal to keep the motor running, this suggests that the fuel pressure may not be maintained at the correct level when starting. The fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement) is a unit that monitors and...
I will need additional information to be able to help you, such as the year make and model of your vehicle. The speedometer might be blinking because of a short. It's also possible that the vehicle does not have the...
The switch contacts are welded (stuck) shut OR the circuit is being powered due to a wiring fault or some sort of short. It is also possible that relay contacts in the wiper circuit are stuck on, regardless of switch...
Hi there. Typically when you have acceleration problem as you are describing it can range from fuel, ignition or transmission problems. If the fuel system is clogged with excessive debris or carbon deposits, it will create acceleration problems, as will...
Prior to replacing the whole engine, you should obtain a diagnosis of both the loss of power issue and the noise. There are some noises that originate from accessories and there are also noises from the valve train and repair...
There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-hesitates-during-acceleration-inspection) when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or...
When When your car door seals leak, it’s more than just a passing nuisance. Water damage can occur to your interior, necessitating the replacement of upholstery or other components. In nearly every instance of leaking car door seals, which you...
While most people believe that domestic sedans just cannot compete with the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, the industry leaders, that is not necessarily true. Yes, there are some metrics where the Camry just excels, however the Ford Fusion...