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The Emission System on your vehicle makes sure that your truck does not break any emission standards. Emissions can dirty the air. To make sure that the Emission System on your vehicle is working properly. Use the proper fuel...

The loss of coolant can be determined with a couple tests. The coolant overflow bottle can have a combustion tester put on it. This will allow you to see if there is any combustion getting into the coolant, indicating a...

The adaptive cruise control indicator is located on the instrument panel. When the light illuminates gray, the adaptive cruise control system is currently turned on. When the light illuminates green, the adaptive cruise control system is currently in use. ...

You should first identify if the vehicle has California emissions or not. The difference is one will have a mass air sensor in the air cleaner and the other will have a MAP sensor mounted on the a/c evaporator case...

I would enlist the help of a YourMechanic technician to help you resolve this issue. Ask the technician to swap the 1 and 5 ignition coils to other cylinders such as 2 and 6. If either of your misfires moves...

I have seen this before. Dodge has a safety device that keeps the shifter from being moved into lets say "Drive" if the brakes are not applied. If this electronic lock fails, the shifter will not be released and will...

The engine oil pressure light is the to warn the driver when there is not enough oil pressure. This light usually comes on when the oil is far below the needed pressure to properly lubricate the engine. The oil level...

An engine that sounds like marbles running in a dryer is a classic description of pinging or pre-detonation, this is a sign of major engine malfunction. This in addition to the rough idle and stalling makes me wonder the quality...

If you are purchasing your car new, there are a few things that you should do in the early going to break the vehicle in. For the first 1,000 miles, you should try to avoid driving at a continuous speed...

It sounds like your mode door is not moving to the correct position to allow air flow through the panel vents. I would recommend having your mode door actuator tested to determine if it is functioning properly. The most likely...

Hello. If your meter fuse is blowing when you put the vehicle into drive then it is likely that your vehicle has some sort of wiring issue. If the issue occurs when you shift into drive, then it is likely...

Being able to adjust your seat is important for comfort, but it’s also essential for driving safely. You need to be able to adjust the seat so that you can reach the steering wheel and pedals easily, as well as...

The hill descent indicator is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates when the hill descent feature is turned on.

Here's the thing--power steering fluid is what gives you power. The pump pumps it, sends the power to the rack, which makes it easy to turn. If it all leaked out and you drive it, it will burn the power...

It is possible that the smoke could have been due to the jumper cables being installed backwards. I would recommend double checking to make sure that you connected the cables properly. If you did connect the cables properly and the...

Hi. There are countless potential problems that could cause your noise. I am unable to help you without knowing more details. I suggest have a trained mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect your vehicle's noise firsthand and repair what...

The reason you are only seeing the Check Engine Light come on at lower speeds in and around town as opposed to being on the freeway is due to the fact that the TCC (Torque Converter Clutch) is not getting...

I would recommend starting with re-checking all of the plug wires to be sure they are properly connected. Misfiring and shaking may indicate that one or ore of them may not be firing due to an improper connection. If this...

The tire pressure monitoring system will only trigger a warning light for three reasons including a low tire pressure. The other two reasons are if the computer does not detect a signal from a sensor due to it being missing...

The “system setup” command allows you to change security options by setting a passcode for the entire system (like the PIN that protects your phonebooks). To access this function, just: Press the talk button Say “system setup” Listen to...

Hello there. Many common faults will cause your 1990 Toyota Corolla to consume excessive fuel. The most common causes are leaking fuel injector, vacuum leak, a faulty MAF sensor, fuel leak, spark plugs, plug wires, or an ignition coil. If...

You should have the entire suspension checked for sway bar links that are broken. If the links are broken or bushings are worn out then the links should be replaced.

You may have a clogged radiator cap so coolant can go into overflow tank and back into radiator. Check cooling fan clutch to see if it is locking up as it should.

The doors locking right after you unlock them or unlocking after you lock them are a safety and security issue concern. After checking into this issue I have learned that other owners have had the same issue and usually end...