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Hi there. Excessive smoke can indicate some serious issues. The first thing to do is to determine the type of smoke that is emitted. A whitish smoke would indicate engine coolant entering into the combustion chamber. This can cause rough...
The two vehicles had different types of transfer case assemblies depending on if it has part time and automatic full time type systems. The differences between the two transfer cases may be more than just the shift motor swap. If...
Hi there. The alarm should not affect the use of the key to unlock and lock the driver's door. The linkage from the door lock cylinder to the door latch assembly must be disconnected. A fairly common failure, is the...
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an integrated system that cannot be disabled. When you did not install a correct tire pressure sensor and installed a regular valve stem the TPMS senses the missing sensor and turns on the...
Hi there: Once your vehicle starts, the job of the battery is pretty much complete. The alternator is what powers vehicle systems while the engine is running; which is possibly what's causing the battery to drain, and the engine to...
Hi. This problem happens for a couple of reasons. One the neutral safety switch could be malfunctioning causing the key to be stuck in the ignition because the car is not recognizing that is in park. The other possible cause...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several other components that can cause a malfunction with the cooling system. You are in the right realm of thinking however, and there is likely a bad circulation of coolant or air...
Hi there. You could go through the setup on the controls with your settings as you were before. This time, you will need to get to the speed selection and scroll down. This will get to where you need to...
This may suggest that your brake pads are worn and due to be replaced or that you have a leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) somewhere in your brake hydraulic system. The brake reservoir has a sensor inside that detects when the brake fluid...
Large work trucks are meant for one thing: work! These vehicles are rough and ready, and can handle nearly anything you throw at them, with the exception of a car pool. While they offer two or four door options, you...
Many Many people focus more on interior room than cargo carrying capacity. That’s natural if you have a large family or regularly carpool, but what about drivers who need to carry a lot of stuff most of the time and...