Q: why does the mouse pad that also controls the car system stop working most times?

I would say the tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-drive-belt-tensioner) was overlooked on the last repair and the oil pressure switch may have been damaged in the repair process. I would recommend having the repairs done, but ask for the old parts to see...

The engine is designed to not go over a certain amount of RPM or engine damage can result. If you look in any vehicle that has an RPM gauge, it will have what is called a red line that the...

I never installed one or knew it would go in upside down. However, I would suspect you would have to drill the tumbler out like I would have to do if I did not have a key. Did you try...

Hello. Your engine is stalling when you let off the gas and this can be from an engine vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement), or just the engine computer that has not relearned the idle yet. Try to...

Hello. The symptoms you describe may be caused by issues with the throttle body or with the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). The drive by wire system controls an electric throttle body which feeds the engine air. If the throttle...

This is a sure sign of a shorted mass airflow sensor. The reason it starts with it off is the computer sees no mass air signal and replaces it with an internal memory fake signal to use. This will let...

This may suggest a failing voltage regulator. The voltage regulator is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) by the alternator. When the voltage regulator is not working properly, this may result in the alternator allowing too...

The best thing to do is look at the brackets that are to be mounted behind each tensioner and match up the bolt holes that mount the brackets in place. Then install the chains and install the tensioners. Then you...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a fuel line running to or from the pump that may be leaking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-is-leaking-from-gas-tank-inspection). As you know, this can be very dangerous and should be looked at as soon as possible to...