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Hi, most vehicles now a days have an electronic lock that releases when you step on the brake pedal. The lock is a safety feature that keeps the transmission from being put into gear accidentally. If the lock gets stuck...
I did some research and found that the interior dome light is actually controlled by the fuse labeled CTS-PWR-LK. Forums are indicating that this is the number #35 fuse, but you can verify it by checking the fuse panel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere)....
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Cadillac Escalade. If you overheated the engine until it died, then you may have damaged the engine internally on cylinder number 4. Your water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) is most likely the part...
Hey there. I would recommend first taking the vehicle to or having a car detailer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-detail-the-exterior-of-a-car) to look at the damage to see if it just needs a good cleaning and waxed or the damage requires the paint to be...
Hello. If your center console and radio unit is no longer working after the battery is disconnected then it may be possible that a fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) has blown. I would check the vehicle's interior fuse box to see if any...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Aftermarket parts for vehicle are often interchangeable as it make them more appealing to the parts market. It is not uncommon for parts to be sold like this, as the vehicles in these year...
You did not mention if you are losing coolant or there is a leak in the cooling system. You may have a leaking head gasket and would need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if the head...
It is possible that the low voltage condition was causing the steering faults. However if the steering was damaged during the tire blowout then you may have an intermittent problem that was present when the dealer looked at it and...
When hooking up the battery cables backwards, the polarity of the voltage is reversed and will cause the fuses to pop, the alternator to burn out the regulator, and the computer (ECM) will burn up the ground circuit inside the...
A A sagging or misaligned car door is certainly a nuisance. After all, it can take multiple tries to get it to close properly, which can be time-consuming when you’re in a hurry to get to work or make an...
The The best car for a vet to own largely depends on the type of practice he or she has. Large animal vets are probably going to want something that delivers a fair bit of power, and possibly even towing...
You You may have that annoying rattle coming from your door as you drive, your window may no longer work,our door locks or handles may not function properly, or you may even have a problem with the switches on the...