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When your car is turned off, the steering wheel will sometimes lock as a safety precaution. During this time, the steering wheel will barely move, and the car cannot be turned on. To release the steering wheel lock, insert the...
Hi there, this issue generally comes up often when we see a power window that does not work on the passenger switch, but still works with the driver's master switch. It means that the passenger side window switch has failed...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2012 Cadillac Escalade. A pinging noise is typically used to refer to spark knock or a damaged engine running condition. Did the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-check-engine-warning-light-mean) return with the same codes after...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. The power steering leak should not have anything to do with the vehicle's ability to be aligned properly. However, with that being said, I would not recommend driving the truck much longer with the...
Hello. This may be caused by a failing voltage regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/instrument-voltage-regulator-replacement). As you know, this is a unit that monitors and regulates the alternator charging of the battery. When this is not working properly, it may overcharge or undercharge your...
Does the noise sound like it might be a grinding or maybe a clicking noise? A grinding noise might come from a loose or broken component moving around during turns. Clicking noises might come from a worn axle where the...
Is the check engine light on for a problem with the evap system vent valve? The fuel tank may have been overfilled. The evap canister has charcoal inside and if the fuel was overfilled it may be coming out of...
This may be related to many different possibilities. I would recommend with first starting with checking the fuel pressure to be sure the pump is producing the proper fuel pressure. In addition to the fuel pump, there is also something...
Hi there. Check the spark plugs and wires to see if the engine is getting any spark to the cylinders. If there is no spark and the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) are white in color, then I recommend replacing the spark...
If If you’re looking for a vehicle that isn’t quite a minivan yet is bigger than a wagon, you’ll love the 2012 Mazda 5. With enough room for six adults, sliding rear doors that make it easy to get to...
If If you’re on a budget and need to purchase a car it can feel as though it’s slim pickings. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options available even to those on a tight budget. Let’s take a look. The...
Arkansas, Arkansas, like many other states, has to deal with a wide range of weather, from the stifling to the icy. This means drivers need vehicles that can handle the heat while also helping them get through slippery conditions. In...