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The tire pressure monitor requires a good signal from each wheel air pressure sensor. These sensors communicate with the tire pressure monitor and will send the tires' air pressure. The tire pressure sensors are part of the valve stem on...

The center console compartment provides extra storage between the two front seats. To open the compartment, press the release knob and slide the compartment open. To close the compartment, press the release knob and slide the compartment closed.

This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

Hello there. A few common faults will cause your cruise control to cut out with your 2009 Ford Explorer. The most common faults would be the cruise control module, throttle cable, throttle body, or a fuel pump. I recommend having...

Hi there. Check the battery for voltage of 12.6 to 12.4 volts. If the battery is low, charge up the battery and retest. Check the battery cable connections and make sure that they are tight. Check the cables on the...

Check the battery drain with an amp meter, removing fuses one circuit at a time to see which circuit is draining power. Once the bad circuit is isolated, diagnose further with a wiring diagram for the components and wiring for...

Your car has two options for headlights. Standard halogen for high and low beam, or HID for low beam and halogen for high beam. I'm going to assume you have the HID option. The bulb itself has no filament and...

The A/C compressor or the compressor pulley bearing may be the cause of the noise you're hearing. You should also check the idler and tension pulleys while you're at it. If you'd like some help with pinpointing the noise,...

Hello - I believe, from your symptoms, that you have either a bad flex disk, or a bad transmission mount. The flex disk connects the transmission to the front of the (rearward-facing) driveshaft. It is a giant rubber/fiber doughnut, and...

Hello - based on your description of the vehicle behavior, it would seem like your clutch is slipping when you upshift. A worn clutch, weak pressure plate, or clutch disk contaminated by oil, will slip, causing the momentary loss of...

The whining noise that you are hearing is either the alternator not working properly or the power steering pump is low on fluid. Check the power steering fluid level and see if the oil is full. Listen for the noise...

I believer the cause of your noise is your power steering pump or belt. If your pump is making a loud whining noise then you may have a power steering leak and the pump is starving for fluid. Check the...

If the engine is overheating, then the coolant level should be checked. The system may be low or may have an air bubble trapped in the system. Please note that the cooling system should never be opened or checked while...

If the engine you are substituting is not a catalog OEM replacement, you will have to change (or modify) both the engine wiring harness and the engine computer. Engine computers are not interchangeable across engine families or even from year-to-year....

Customer wants to change the information from having a wheel hub assembly replacement changed to a CV Joint / CV Shaft replaced on the set up page.

Hi there. Unfortunately, we need quite a bit more information from you, including what year, make and model of vehicle you're talking about, and what symptoms you're experiencing with the vehicle. YourMechanic.com offers basic automotive repair and service recommendations. Thanks....

The charging system is not recharging the battery. This is why warning lights are on the dash and the vehicle loses power. It will jump start and run until the battery runs out of juice. The most common problem...

You should check to see if the 30 amp fuse is good in the battery junction fuse box fuse number 26. Then check the alternator to see if you have power to the connector orange and blue wire and the...

Hi there. If the engine was starting to vibrate and will no longer start then you can have a number of issues occurring. It can be anything from a failing sensor to a timing chain problem, which is common on...

The anti thief system on this car is called PATS or passive anti thief system. The use of a key with a chip in it is needed to disable the alarm when you go to start the car. If the...

This is an issue that comes up often on this vehicle. Most of the time it comes up if the vehicle is 4-Wheel Drive. If it is then the problem is typically caused by worn out CV axles. If the...

Hi there. As you already know, replacing components without diagnoses can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. Assuming, the engine sputters upon quick acceleration could be, the spark plugs breaking down. It could be, a partially restricted exhaust, ie;...

I would recommend letting the vehicle cool completely and then wash off oil with soapy water and a soft brush and rinse real good with low pressure water. Let vehicle dry and then you should be able to start and...