Your vehicle can be unlocked with the wireless remote control system, so that you don’t have to use a key. To unlock the doors, press the unlock button (an image of an opened padlock) on your wireless remote control, while...
Greetings! This definitely sounds like you may have an alternator beginning to fail. As you know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery. The rate at which this happens is correlated to the engine RPM's as the alternator turns...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The noises need to be narrowed down further before we can give a decent diagnosis. To begin, does the vehicle make noise whenever the car is on, on just when it is moving. If...
Hi There, What you are describing is a sign of warped brake rotors. As you may know, when you press on your brake pedal, this activates a hydraulic pressure which forces small pistons inside your brake calipers to push the...
There are a couple of possible causes for a high idle. The most common is a Vacuum leak, which allows excess air into the intake causing the computer to read information improperly. Other causes are exhaust leaks, or various sensors...
There are many lights in the rear of the car; they are easy to test. The bulb is usually the problem. If it is not, then he circuit will need to be inspected. Check the fuse, check the socket, check...
Hi there. First you should get a code reader and check the engine codes to see what the airbag light is on for. This will point you in the right direction for a diagnostic procedure. Most of the time the...
Over time the rubber parts in the braking system will start to leak due to age. If the brake line is leaking then it needs to be replaced. Keep in mind that brake lines should be replaced in pairs. You...
You may have a clogged heater core that may be prohibiting the outer linings of the heater core to get hot. As you know, the heater core is a series of tubes that the coolant runs through that generates the...
Several possibilities could account for this. The torque converter could be locked up. To get an "indication" of that possibility, you could try raising engine speed to around 1,800 RPM and then, with a clear and safe path ahead, put...
You may have been running brakes metal to metal and now that it has worn into the brake pad metal backing it may have come out of the bracket and binds up the brakes. You will need to raise car...
Hi there. I understand how frustrating things like this can be. Base on what you've described, the year, and mileage of the vehicle it sounds like your battery has gone weak or failed internally. A good battery test with a...
Hello. The vehicle stalling can be caused by several faults. Typically to blame are fuel delivery and spark. You can perform a series of tests to eliminate some of the options. Start by using a spark tester to see if...
These sensors are available, but not on every street corner. You can search on the Internet, or you might consider joining the Lincoln Mark VII owners club. There are numerous references on their forums that address this issue. A professional...
Hi there. Typically this is a failure in the ignition control circuit. Most of the time it is a wiring failure going to the ignition coils such as a bad ground connection. It can also be caused by a failure...
Hello there, the turn signal bulb can fail to work for a variety of reasons. The most common issues would be the bulb, turn signal stalk, bulb socket, or the turn signal assembly. A qualified Technician such as one form...
Hello. I would need to know the exact codes to be able to give good information about this. If you have a reoccurring misfire code, then a compression test needs to be done to see if there is an internal...
The normal operating temperature for most automobile engines, including yours of course, is in a range of 185 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. If your dash gauge is reporting a temperature as low as 140 degrees F, that likely means 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....
Hello, thank you for writing in. The belts are drive belts designed to use engine power to utilize other accessories or parts. With the information given it is impossible to tell you what kind of belts they are. The ones...
I would have a technician tune the car up and replace the spark plugs and coil packs. That is the code for misfire and coil pack problems. Code p01297 is a code for the map sensor. You could have a...
Hey there. Your fuel pump may have a heat related failure and needs to be cooled to get it to work. The pump is in the fuel tank and needs to be tested first by a mechanic to see if...
Hello there, many common faults will cause issues with the clutch on your 1998 Chevrolet S10. If the clutch line is continually disconnecting there are a few common faults. The most likely is a failing slave cylinder, air in the...
Hey Pete, thanks for writing in. The replacements have more to do with what is actually wrong with the vehicle. If they have been modified illegally, then the answer is an automatic yes. Not only does it cause issues with...
If you have already replaced the bulb, the problem may be with the wiring, or with the headlamp control module that your particular vehicle has. You will need to find a VW qualified technician to inspect and get headlamp working...
