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Hello. Since the car is still relatively new, I do not have any information on this problem at moment. If you took it to the dealer, then they are aware of the problem and currently do not have a fix...

You should not regularly drive with the trunk open, as it can pose safety problems, and is illegal if done without a purpose. However, if you are carrying a long object that does not fit in the vehicle, you may...

If you disconnect the battery, you might lose saved data in the car's computer, radio anti-theft codes and so forth. What you can do is simply identify the fuse that supplies the circuit you are working on and just pull...

Hi there. Check the condition of the starter wires when they were installed. See if the small remote wire on the starter solenoid is touching the main battery cable wire on the starter solenoid. If these two wires were to...

The AdvanceTrac warning light means that service is needed on your vehicle's AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac is an electronic stability control or "traction control" system and while the warning is displayed that safety feature may be unavailable, or may malfunction, in...

Hi there - I suspect the "gurgling" you hear is coolant, with an air pocket circulating in the heater core under your dash. You mention that your coolant level was low, and you had to add some on an incline....

In order to use the hands-free system in your car to the fullest, you’ll want to add phone numbers so you don’t have to dial them manually. You can do this in two ways – by importing a phonebook from...

Depending on the engine you have it will take anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

There are several different kinds of engine oil that you have to choose from for your vehicle, but there is only one recommended kind. It varies based on your vehicle model. To choose the appropriate engine oil. If you...

A clogged catalytic converter can cause the pressure inside the exhaust system to build high enough to burn exhaust valves and cause the engine to stall as it cannot get any air out. Failed valve stem seals along with high...

Unfortunately the lever to lower the seats is located in the trunk on this vehicle. You will need to get the trunk open in order to pull the lever to lower the seat down. If you are unable to get...

EML refers to the electronic throttle control system. It's a system integrated into the engine and body controllers to select the proper the throttle position for whatever the driver is demanding. There are several sensors and actuators in play and...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. There could be a leak in the engine oil cooler to the radiator or a blown head gasket between the engine oil gallery and coolant jacket. Check the radiator to see if the...

I'm a bit concerned about your description of using a jumper wire to ground at the starter relay. Either you can make the starter motor turn from here, which you could if you jumper the correct terminals with power, or...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost to replace the coolant hoses by the turbo and the engine oil pan gasket.

This problem is going to be an internal transmission front pump not pumping enough pressure or the clutches are bad in the transmission. I recommend having a transmission mechanic test the transmission for solenoid and pressure problems and recommend further...

Hi there. This OBD-II code pertains to the transmission selector range switch. This switch tells the transmission what gear you are selecting. This code can be induced if the battery voltage got below 11 volts. The solution is to either...

Hi there. All the dash lights coming on and staying on when you started your vehicle, leads me to believe, there is a problem with your vehicle's charging system. It could be caused by a faulty alternator. This would not...

Hello and thank you for your question. The smell you are having is a result of a dirty cabin air filter that needs to be replaced. The filter is under the dash behind the glove box. If you continue smelling...

There have been reports of a wire harness chafing under the passenger front carpet on a harness stud that holds the harness in place. The harness should be checked to see if it is out of position to repair the...

Hi there. Premium will not harm your vehicle's engine. In fact, premium is a required fuel for many of the luxury vehicles today to maintain performance and operation. Premium fuel has a longer burn time which results in fewer deposits...

A few different items can cause the air to not blow out of the dash vents. The most common are a blend door or a control switch. The best method for the AC diagnosis feature can be found in the...

Hi there - the clunking noise you hear from shifting forward-to-reverse (or vv), is the result of a small amount of wear and loose motion in the driveline. This could be a worn u-joint, differential gears, or splined coupling somewhere...

If your car is equipped with an information center, you’ll occasionally see messages come across the screen. These range from things like maintenance reminders to information about problems with your vehicle’s systems. You should see the notification system...

It sounds like your engine does not have fuel pressure held up to the injectors overnight. The fuel pressure is leaking down due to a bad fuel pump check valve, or the fuel pressure regulator is leaking down the pressure....