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Hi there. Trying to diagnose a smell remotely is very difficult as it's hard to describe what something smells like. However, in some cases, when a vehicle is stored, excessive dust or, if in moist areas, mold or fungus can...

If your vehicle is equipped with the auto down window, then you can roll the driver’s window down all the way, with only a quick button press. To use the auto down feature, press the driver’s Power Window switch down...

Hi there - as you suspect, a failed alternator, or serpentine belt (which drives the alternator) or its tensioner, could have failed and caused the behavior you are now seeing. Even a loose belt due to a weak tensioner could...

Hi there. Since your Toyota is a 2017, I would highly recommend contacting the dealership where you purchased the car; as this type of issue is typically electrical in nature or due to an ECU communication error with fuel system...

Out of those options, I'd say buy the '04 RAV4. The earlier ones had some problems with the oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. The '04's really didn't. I'd say get yourself an '04. They are really well made. If you...

When you operated the car right after the tune-up, the coil somehow "found" a good enough path to ground for the ignition to function, but it was probably a high resistance path. That would have increased the load on the...

The powertrain control module is programmed to go into a fail safe mode whenever there is a major failure in the transmission or engine. You will need to have the vehicle scanned to get the failure codes so it can...

Hello! With the transmission slipping, this vehicle is not safe to drive until this issue is resolved. The most common causes of the transmission slipping is low or improper transmission fluid level, or internal failures in the transmission. A qualified...

Hello. There may be a problem with the filler neck tube or the gas tank itself. If the filler neck or gas tank has started to wear out or deteriorate it may cause excessive fuel tank pressure. The fuel...

Hello there! Leaking coolant/water from a point near the motor can come from a few things: On your vehicle specifically, a coolant hose runs underneath the distributor and the distributor seal often leaks. This causes used engine oil to come...

Hello - given your mileage, your front struts and strut bearing plates are most likely candidates for the suspension noises you describe. Colder weather will make turning noises louder (or "creakier"). Having a helper "rock" each side of the car...

With the clicking noise on turns and when accelerating you most likely have bad front CV joints on the front axles. If you notice the clicking on left turns only then it is the left axle joints. If you notice...

I am not aware of a change over of the brake booster from a vacuum style to an electrical style. This may be a new recall that I am not aware of, and I cannot comment on an ongoing recall...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Sometimes the gas cap vent tends to get stuck shut making the fuel system go into a vacuum. Check the gas cap for the seal to ensure that it is sealing. Make sure...

Hi there. There may be two possibilities here for the P0430 code. The fact that the new bolts were installed can cause the computer to read differently so it may just need to adapt and reset. It is also possible...

Hi there. The glow plug light comes on when the computer is detecting an issue with the glow plugs to the engine. There are stored codes and pending codes. If the light goes out after turning the key off and...

If you step on the brake pedal and it feels soft or drops to the vehicle floor, air has entered the system. However, if the brake pedal is hard and difficult to depress, the power brake booster may be at...

Hi there, gladly you are okay after your accident. Brake failure can be a result of several different things. This can range from a failing brake booster, to air in the brake lines, to worn brake pads. Based upon the...

Hi there - unfortunately, this is a task that needs to be done by your local tire service center. To replace the valve stems requires dismounting, then re-mounting each tire, replacing the valve stem while the tire is removed. Thanks...

Hi there. The two OBD-II error codes you posted including the P0098 OBD-II Trouble Code and the P0238 code are similar in many ways. The P0098 code indicates that there is an issue with the intake air temperature sensor...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost to repair a brake system with the ABS and brake warning light on. No information on the vehicle

If the engine revs up fine, the problem is in your drivetrain (transmission) Check your transmission fluid and add as necessary and see if that helps. If it is extremely low, a leak may be present. Identify and repair leaks...

You probably have a bad crankshaft sensor. If the computer does not read a signal from the crank sensor when trying to start the car, it does not send power to the fuel pump or ignition coil. A certified technician...

Hi Becca. Thanks for the question. The Passlock system is a safety and security device, so it's not supposed to be removed based on manufacturer recommendations. While it's possible to remove these systems manually, we can't provide tips or suggest...