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The most common problem with hard shifting from park is the brake light switch. The way it is set up you have to have your foot on the brake for the park switch release to engage. These brake light switched...
Yes, that is what they are for. A lot of German cars have them. They are made so that you can jack them up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/all-about-car-jacks-and-stands) at these safe points and not worry about anything bending or slipping. That's where you'll...
No. Not if you want it to work properly. The car was programmed and equipped with this transmission and trying to change to a different one would not be feasible without major modifications to the vehicle wiring and power train....
Hello. Volkswagen's dynamic curved lighting does not utilize an extra bulb despite all the confusion out there on the topic. The headlights physically swivel 5-15° allowing drivers to see up to 90% better around corners. VW uses servomotors controlled by...
Hi there - it is unlikely that the accident caused the ABS error in question. There are, however, issues with over-sensitive monitoring of brake system "false positives" by the ABS software documented in Toyota Technical Service Bulletins (342345, 342346, 342347)....
Hello and thank you for your question. Air bags are a useful safety feature. If you live in a jurisdiction where auto inspections are mandated, the vehicle might fail inspection if any essential safety equipment is non functional. If you...
Hi there. It's possible that one or two different issues are causing the cooling fan to not function correctly. The first would be that the cooling fan motor is damaged and needs to be replaced, while the other would be...
Hi Don. There are two things that quickly come to mind. First, if the wrong master cylinder was purchased and installed or the brake booster is damaged, it can cause these problems and second, it's more likely that a brake...
It is very possible that one of the rear parking sensors could be the cause of this issue. However I would recommend having each sensor tested individually to determine which one is faulty before just replacing them all. Ensure that...
The The 2012 Fiat 500 has reentered into the U.S. market after being absent for the past 27 years. The Fiat 500 is sportier than the Mini Cooper, yet a step above the Toyota Yaris. When compared to the Cooper,...
When When only the most exacting performance will do, but you want an SUV that delivers third row seating and is comfortable enough for family trips, the 2012 Audi Q7 should be on your list. Key Features While it is...
When When we talk about Suzuki, the first thing that comes to mind is the company’s decision in 2012 to pull its automobile division out of the United States market. Still, some of their lineup offers desirable features, and the...