Q: why turn VSA switch off

The supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to help keep you and your passengers safer during certain collisions. If the Supplemental Air Bag light is on in the dash, it indicates a problem with the system. The light should turn...

I can see where this could be a safety issue. You will want to have this looked at as soon as possible. I checked to see if there were any TSB's, and this is not a common problem. The steering...

Hi there. This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/downshift-solenoid-replacement). Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs...

Hi there. The engine fault workshop light means that the engine light is on and active with a fault code. Get a code reader and scan the computer to the vehicle to determine what codes are stored in the computer....

Hi there - it is possible that your "popping out of gear" (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/pops-out-of-3rd-gear-unless-i-hold-it-there-by-alex-o) problem is worn shifter linkage, bad transmission or shifter mount, or worn shift detents in the shift selector shafts. These are (relatively) easily checked without dropping the...

The powertrain message is coming of for the wheels are not turning the same. Check the wheel speed sensors and see if there is any broken axles or stuck brakes that could cause a wheel to be at a slower...

Check engine lights are just an indication to the operator that there has been a failure in the system and the computer will store a failure code for the failure. The problem you are having may be a misfire in...

What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement). Depending on which side is worn, you may hear the noise more pronounced from the side that is affected by this. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft...

Only oxygen sensors that are DIRECTLY tested and fail need to be replaced. Please keep in mind that OBD trouble codes do not conclusively diagnose failed parts, nor could they. Consequently, the only way to condemn an oxygen sensor (or...