Q: security light on and gauges don't work

Sometimes your seat belt gets locked while you are wearing it, or when you are trying to put it on. When this happens, unbuckle the belt (if it is latched), and let it retract all the way into the retractor....

Hi. If you have a camshaft position sensor code that is coming up, then that is why the Check Engine Light is coming off and on. Most of the time, this is caused by a sensor failure, but it can...

Unfortunately, since many hands have been on the car opening and closing a sealed system, it is hard to say what your starting point is "now". That is, if in the course of discharging and charging the system, moisture was...

This is an intermittent electrical fault, likely in the ignition system or an engine management sensor that is "failing". There is a decision tree (diagnostic) that mechanics employ to find the issue in cases like this. The only way to...

Hi there. It sounds like you have a wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) or axle failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement). A failing wheel bearing will generally produce more noise when loaded; LF when turning right and RF when turning left. An axle can produce similar...

Typically, when you have a passenger seat warning light on, there will be diagnostic warning codes associated with it, that can be pulled using a diagnostic scan tool. Normally, they will show that there is a problem with a seat...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak or potentially a dirty or faulty idle control valve. High idle speeds or in some cases rough idle, stalling and hissing sounds are common signs of a vacuum leak....

Hi Kai. When a vehicle receives an inconsistent or unbalanced flow of air and fuel, it will not run properly. and typically causes the "jerking" sensation. Several components of the fuel or air intake system could cause this jerking or...

Hi Emil. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm a bit confused by your question. if the FM modulator is not working now after the spark issue, then it's likely that the short circuit has damaged electrical components inside that system....