Q: What it mean when the car runs out

If your parking brake is on, you’ll see the Parking Brake light on the dash. However, you will also see a warning shown in the vehicle information display that tells you the parking brake is set. This warning is meant...

If your car is equipped with an electronic compass, you might find that you need to set the zone correctly. This is because magnetic north and true north are not always the same – it depends on where you’re located...

If your car is equipped with heated side view mirrors (not all models are), you can use this feature to get rid of fog, snow and ice that might have collected on the mirrors. Using them is actually very simple....

Based on these fault codes, it sounds like you have an oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/oxygen-sensor) that as failed and it will need to be replaced. The trouble codes will also have to be cleared after the sensor is replaced to see...

Hello. It is common for these cars to have problems with the camshaft gears making noise and causing the Engine Light to come on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). If the problem persists, then damage to the motor is possible. It would be a...

In order for a catalytic converter to function without overheating (and melting and clogging) unburnt hydrocarbons in the exhaust stream must be kept below a relatively low "threshold". Normally, the amount of these unburnt hydrocarbons, which represent wasted potential energy...

Hi there. Try turning on the ignition switch for 5 seconds then turn it off, but do not start the engine. Do this step 3 times and then the computer will acknowledge the key chip and should allow you to...

Hi there, Your car's throttle control system is comprised of a few different components that all work together to control the throttle as you press on the gas pedal. The foot pedal position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) relays the position of your...

The P0300 code is for a misfire condition with the engine. This code is typically set when the computer can't determine which individual cylinder the miss is occurring with, or if it is a multiple cylinder misfire. Otherwise, the computer...