Q: Tailgate handle not working properly

Hose leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-hoses-to-leak) are caused by a variety of issues. The first of these issues is, of course, normal aging. As the hose material ages, it becomes weaker. The hose has been subjected to innumerable thermal cycles (heat up and...

The battery and starting system would need to be checked to see if the battery or the cables are a problem. The charging system would need to be checked also. I recommend having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic,...

Hello there. Many common faults will cause the P0126 Code with your 2008 Mazda 3. The P0126 code meaning is "Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation." This is telling us the car is reading a coolant temperature that is below...

Hello. The blue smoke on startup is likely worn valve stems or valve stem seals, which leak a tiny amount of oil overnight, but burns it off quickly. Nothing to worry about unless it gets worse quickly, or smokes all...

Hi there. The "good driver" light will not come on if there is a fault detected in the engine controls system; the other lights can accompany the check engine light as well, but there may be an additional cause for...

Hello there, the spark plugs on your 2008 Acura RDX are replaced in regular service intervals. The service interval for your vehicle states the spark plugs should be replaced every 60,000 miles. The RDX is equipped with a maintenance minder...

The presence of relatively loud noise, as well as vibration, could mean you have multiple issues. Typically, very loud operation is due to exhaust system faults but exhaust system faults will not generally cause vibration in the vehicle. To investigate...

If the condenser fans are not working properly, the effect that you are describing (delivered air not as cold at idle) will occur. The condenser fans provide the air flow that is necessary to remove a lot of the heat...

Hi There, There are a number of differences between the oil pump and the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), however the main difference is that the water pump pumps the coolant through the motor and is driven by the timing belt and...