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It does sound like the battery is due for replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). Slow cranking and dimming lights are a telltale sign. I highly doubt it is the starter or the alternator, especially since your vehicle has such low mileage. However, a...
You need to check the PCV tube that goes behind the intake and connects into the back side. The hose can get a leak in it, causing a vacuum leak on the back side. This will create lean conditions that...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. There could be dozens of potential reasons why your Volkswagen is not starting. In order for us to provide a good recommendation or solution, I recommend having one of our technicians complete a car...
As you probably know, the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) reduces emissions by injecting oxygen into the exhaust stream, mixing oxygen with the emission gases and essentially incinerating the pollutants before they can exit the tailpipe. The converter works with two oxygen...
Remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Get a digital meter and check the voltage from the battery terminal and the battery cable without having the cable touching the terminal. If there is something on in the vehicle with...
To start, computers, aka PCM (powertrain control modules) rarely fail. They are complex units that require many different inputs to initiate the desired response. Having replaced your PCM already, you may have already traded in your old PCM as a...
Hello. It would not be a bad idea to change the camber kit and control arm at the same time, as these components usually wear together. A faulty camber arm can indeed cause accelerated wear on control arms and other...
If you are getting the heater to work sometimes and other times not then it is due to the engine cooling system has air in it. You should have the cooling system purged of air and then retest system. As...
As long as the tire pressure is not, in fact, low it is safe to drive. So, just check the actual tire pressure in all 4 tires. Using a tire pressure gauge, if you do find low pressure in one...
The The compact car class is definitely a competitive one, with established models like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic taking up a lot of the market every year. However, if you’re looking for a really attractive compact sedan or...
The The 2011 Ford Ranger offers affordable pricing with excellent styling. It is a compact pickup that is both inexpensive to operate and own. The vehicle is capable of going off-road while still being able to tow 1,600 to 3,100...
Your Your vehicle’s backup lights serve a couple of very important purposes. They not only let other drivers (and pedestrians as well) know that you are backing up your car, they also give you a certain degree of visibility if...