Q: SUV parked for three years

The power inverter has overload protection to keep it from being damaged. When the maximum power is exceeded, the inverter will shut off. To reset the inverter, simply press the power inverter button to turn it off, then press it...

Autolock and Autounlock are two features that control when the doors to lock and unlock. Autolock automatically locks the doors when the vehicle is put into motion. Auto Unlock automatically unlocks the doors after the vehicle has been turned off...

While your car’s cruise control system isn’t designed to require maintenance, there are several things that you should know about its operation and your safety. Here are the most important If a malfunction happens when cruise control is engaged, it...

Wintertime can be pretty challenging depending on where you live. If you’re in an area where severe cold is not just a possibility, but highly likely, here are a few things you’ll need to do to protect your car: Make...

An erratic fuel pump may be one of a few different problems. You need to check to see if the fuel pump is getting power when the problem is happening. If it is, then the ground in the right rear...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2000 Lexus SC400. It may be necessary to replace all of the ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) in addition to having the ignition coil wiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement) inspected for damage in order to determine why your...

Hello. There are several things that could be causing this problem. The struts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement) of the SUV could be weak or bad causing unstableness. The upper and lower control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement), ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), inner and outer tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement)...

Hi there. Check the battery cables and see if they are tight and clean. Then check the immobilizer receiver and see if there is any loose wires or broken wires around it. The immobilizer receiver could have went out and...

Hi there. The No Bus message is actually a pretty major issue that is common with late 1990's and early 2000's Dodge vehicles. It's actually telling you that there is a communication error to the ECU, or the Engine Control...