Q: Windshield defroster won't work

There is usually only two causes of this symptom. Inside your dash lies the evaporator for the air conditioning system. This evaporator looks like a small radiator but gets cold instead of hot. Imagine a soda can freshly opened out...

The distance to empty feature tells you approximately how many miles you can drive before you run out of fuel. Because you get worse fuel economy when towing a trailer, your distance to empty number is much lower when a...

The good new is, your ring is still there, but unfortunately it is not easy to get to. Dash work can be some of the most challenging jobs to perform. If your ring fell into the vents on the driver...

You would need to check the temperature sender unit to see if it got coolant in the connector or wire got shorted somehow. Disconnect the sensor and see if the gauge acts differently. If it does then replace the sensor...

Usually when the alarm fails to go off you can pop the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable. By doing this you should be able to stop the alarm from going off. I would recommend leaving the battery unplugged...

Hello -both the flasher unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-turn-signal-hazard-flasher-by-jessica-howe) and the relay for it are close to each other, and under the dash just left of the steering column. The knee crash pad will need to be removed to make it easier to...

Hi There, The EPC light is typically related to the ECM (computer) not receiving the proper signal from the crankshaft position sensor. A crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed of...

There are software updates, and at least one specific Technical Service Bulletin, pertaining to the vehicle safety systems you note. All updates (re-programming) should be installed before, or during, any diagnostics because such may have an impact. There may also...

Hi Jessie. Thanks for contacting us today. The VSC light stands for the vehicle stability control system. If the VSC light came on, then you may have an issue with one of the speed sensors causing the system to engage....