Q: temperature gauge dosnt work

The factory security system on this truck only shuts down the fuel system. This will allow the engine to crank and just not start. If there is no power at all then you have a voltage issue. If nothing turns...

You may have rear brakes out of adjustment. I'd try to adjust them until you get a light drag on the drums. Check both front calipers to make sure the slides are free and lubed well. Then you should have...

Hello there, the trunk failing to work from the remote and fob is a common failure on your 2004 Mazda 6. The most likely cause of this is a lock actuator failure or a wiring harness fault. A qualified technician...

The vibration and jumping may be caused by a broken engine mount. Very often a failed engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) will cause excessive movement and bump against the stops. An easy way to see this is to have the parking brake...

Hi there. If the engine service soon light (service vehicle soon - SVS) comes on for about 10 seconds and then shuts off and does not appear the rest of the day, then this is normal. The condition is the...

Hi there: If the ABS warning light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-the-abs-light-on) comes on while you are driving, it means the ABS is not working properly. Your normal brakes will work, but the anti-lock brakes will not. If the light remains on, you need...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Your head is in the right place about inspecting the vehicle and doing some research on it. While we can not advise you to buy the car or not, you should do some...

Hi there. It is possible that you may have damaged a CV joint or steering system component when the pole was struck. It is also possible that the wheel was bent which could cause this type of thumping noise as...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...