Q: When I accelerate from a stop what seems to be something like a cracking noise can be heard

Your vehicle comes with a key number tag, which is unique to your car. If you ever need to purchase a replacement key, you will need your key number tag. Tip Keep the key number tag in a safe location...

To turn on the Sirius XM system, press the Sirius button. Keep pressing this button to switch between SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3.

The most common squealing noise coming from the engine would be a drive belt or pulley. This only happens with the engine running and can happen in several ways. A worn or loose belt can squeak when it slips. An...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Your camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is really failing, and needs to be replaced. This sensor can begin to fail for short intervals with heat and vibration, cool off, then work again for a while....

The preferred front camber setting for your car is 0.4 degrees negative, which means that the top of your tire is tilted inward, toward the centerline of the car, ever so slightly. That slight inward tilt promotes stability when cornering....

Hello. First task is to extract any problem codes, whether the Check Engine is set or not. There are many things that can cause the symptoms you describe: injectors stuck open (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), or fuel pressure too high, coolant temperature sensor...

Hello. From what you describe it sounds as if your vehicle may be experiencing more than one issue. Brakes not functioning are usually caused by serious issues with the brake system. If they are not functioning at all then that...

When the alarm was installed the alarm output wire for the lights need to be tied into a parking light circuit or turn signal circuit. Whom ever installed your unit hooked the light output wire to only the left turn...

Hello there, many potential faults will cause your 2013 Toyota Venza to not start after sitting. You have done well in having the battery tested already as this rules it out. The most common issues are aftermarket accessories such as...