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There are several parts to both the heating and AC system referred to as the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning system) in your automobile. Each unit has a liquid or medium to transport heat, a fan to blow the...
Due to the design of this vehicle it is common for the shift linkage connecting bushings to fail because they rot out and bind until they come apart. When this occurs the shifter cannot properly move the shift mechanism inside...
I’ll assume that you are speaking of an aftermarket alarm. There is a huge selection of alarms on the market and they all have different features for making the car more secure. Most have a starter interrupt relay. The start...
We need to find out if you have sufficient fuel pressure. You should see the fuel spraying out when you're trying to start the car. If it is barely coming out, then you probably don't have enough fuel pressure; you...
One of the main things that can prevent a vehicle from starting in the cold is the battery. Batteries for automobiles are rated by cold cranking amps. This measurement is the amount of amperage the battery can produce at zero...
The flashing Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-check-engine-light-demystified) means the engine is misfiring, which can be very harmful to your catalytic converter. If it starts doing this when the A/C is turned on, then there could be a problem with the ignition...
You should have the oil pressure checked first. If the pressure is normal then replace the oil pressure switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement). The switch controls the light if pressure is lost or if the sensor shorts internally to a ground which sets...
Your car seems to have what is called a "limited slip" rear end which controls the amount of power coming from the drive train to ensure that the power is evenly distributed to both wheels. The limited slip clutch packs...
Hi there. There are multiple reasons for an inoperative horn. Diagnosis will need to be performed to identify the cause of failure. It may just be a blown fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement), a faulty horn relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/horn-relay-replacement), a faulty horn contact switch...
The Honda Civic was the best-selling compact car as well as the third-best-selling car overall in 2012. With its unique blend of reliability, affordability and refinement, the Civic is a gold standard for transportation in general. While the Accord is...
Georgia Georgia offers drivers a mild climate with very little snow, but rain is a major factor. Previous best-selling cars in the area, such as the Escape, Fusion and Camry, have shown that residents prefer a mix of both SUV...