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Hello. You will need to have the vehicle taken to a mechanic that has the special tool to get the broken plug out (maybe). I say maybe cause the tool may not get out the broken pieces and the cylinder...

Hello. There is probably a problem with the neutral safety switch. The neutral safety switch is an important part of the car being able to start while in park and/or neutral and it allows the reverse lights to come on....

The air bag readiness Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when there is an issue with the air bag system. Since the air bags are an extremely important safety in your vehicle, you should schedule...

Hi there. In most cases, bluish white smoke is caused by damaged piston rings, or damaged cylinder head valve guides and is referred to as oil blow back. I am not a believer in "stop smoke" products, as they typically...

The problem may be in the ignition starter relay or in the starter solenoid. You need to see where the clicking is coming from. If the noise is coming from the starter relay in the fuse box then replace the...

Hi. It sounds like you are having problems with you automatic sliding side door. The door has a bundle of wires that run along the bottom. Over time, these wires break and cause electrical issues with your vehicle. Issues range...

This suggests you may have intermittently firing ignition coils which may be causing occasional misfires causing the rough idle you describe. This is somewhat common as the ignition coils begin to wear out and begin to sporadically. Ignition coils are...

Hello. This noise could be coming from the lower ball joint, lower control arm, the strut, or the strut mount. It would be a good idea to have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, complete an inspection in order...

There are a couple of possibilities. Jeep has a TSB out concerning a faulty front control module, but this will also generally be accompanied by the windshield wipers not working as well when the no start occurs. It only affects...

Hello. There could be a few issues causing a crank no start condition. You could have a sensor that is failing when it gets hot like the crank or camshaft sensor. A failing ECT sensor can also cause a crank...

Hello and thank you for contacting Your Mechanic. The dimmer switch has a connection for the dome light and controls the dash lights with using resistance. The problem is the dimmer switch contacts have corrosion inside them and have created...

A mechanic will have to check to see if you have a wheel bearing that is noisy when they test drive the vehicle. You are not specifying the front or rear bearing noises. The front is part of the front...

Hello. All noises have to be diagnosed and confirmed so that you don't needlessly spend money on repairs. In your circumstance, your particular car model does require a new timing belt every 60,000 miles anyway, so if the timing belt...

From what you've described, I believe your exhaust manifold may be leaking. If you have a leak in 1 then 2 will not have the proper flow in it. You may want to replace the exhaust manifold and gaskets to...

Hello...it is wonderful to hear from a Tercel owner!! I owned a 1985 Tercel for 25 years!!! One day, on the freeway, the rust on the front sub-frame finally caused the car to basically "crack" where the control arm is...

Wind noises that can be heard while driving near the hood area outside the windshield are typically caused by a seal leak in the windshield glue. The glue acts as weather stripping also. The air comes in through the hole...

Hi Michael. Thanks for contacting us today. Anytime you add a "load" to an engine by placing it in gear, minor glitches tend to be accelerated. For example, dirty fuel injectors, mass air flow sensor, EGR valve or even a...

The power seat motors on your 2004 Kia Amanti have only one fuse, and it is a 30 amp fuse. If you replace this fuse, and it blows when you try and operate the seat then there is a problem...

The code listed usually points to a malfunction in the throttle position sensor circuit. It makes sense the vehicle will shut down as the vehicle cannot operate safely if the control system cannot properly calculate the correct throttle position. As...

Hi there. By V belt, I assume you're referring to the serpentine belt for your Toyota Highlander. In order to receive a price quote and time estimate, we need you to click this link then select the Get a Quote...

You should have the engine checked for overheating as this may be reason cooling fan stays on. You should check coolant level to see if it is low and if it is low then check for coolant leaks. If not...

Hi there. It sounds like the "panic" function of the key fob is stuck. Remove the key battery and inspect the function of the panic button. If it is not operating correctly, then replace the key fob case if available...

Hello. The issues you are having are likely being caused by two separate things, but it is possible that shorted wiring is affecting both. A technician can examine the brake pedal switch, and also test the voltage coming to the...

The switch may be intermittent, but the sunroof motor is more likely the issue; the motor may have a dead spot that causes it to not work in a particular spot in its rotation, but work in any other position....

That's a good question. I did some research and it says 0W20. However, there is a small chance that my information is incorrect. Most vehicles, especially new ones, you can find the oil type on the oil fill cap. It...