Hello. If the horn is working normally then you have a programming issue. In most cases the control module for the alarm will need to be reprogrammed by the dealer in order to make it operational again. If the horn...
GM has several technical bulletins that refer to contamination/clogging of fuel injectors for various factors, mostly due to fuel quality and various grades of fuels sold domestically. Now before performing a random cleaning of the injectors, the error codes should...
You can get a precise estimate by inputting your vehicle data into the "Get a Quote" panel at YourMechanic's power steering rack and pinion service page. Broadly, though, to give you an idea of the cost, if you do not...
In most situations, I can't think of a situation where missing wheel studs will prevent you from engaging the four wheel drive system. If a piece of a broken wheel stud falls behind the flange, it can cause the wheel...
Hello - I agree with your diagnosis - a water pump failure is a prime candidate for both overheating and a "no heat from the heater". Lack of water flow will cause both symptoms, and cause damage to the engine...
After viewing the pictures you supplied and viewing many different manufacturers of the lower control arms I do not thing the bushing is installed all the way in your control arm. I recommend you go online and print one or...
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...
Hi there. From what you are saying it sounds like you may have a serious transmission failure. These codes and issues typically comes up when there is excessive slippage indicated in the transmission. It is possible that there is a...
Your check engine light may come on for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter, bad spark plugs or wires and many other reasons. Due to the wide...
Hi There, If you have power to lights, radio, accessories, etc, but the engine will not turn over or make any sound at all when turning the key, you may have a faulty starter relay. The starter relay directs power...
The car may or may not have the basic infrastructure to support this feature. Most established auto manufacturers do not support "field modifications" such as this for warranty and reputation reasons. Look for an automotive customizer in your area that...
You most likely have a leaking water pump or radiator. I would recommend first looking to see if you notice where the leak is before starting the vehicle. If the leak cannot be identified then I recommend adding coolant dye...
First you will need to test compression on all 4 cylinders with all of the spark plugs out and the ignition system disabled. If the compression is good on all of the cylinders, then the valves in cylinder 2 are...
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...
Hey there. The symbol you are describing is for a problem in the transmission. The transmission can have several issues such as slipping problems, hard shifting, stuck gears, or internal damage. If you need a diagnosis of the warning light,...
Hi there. They are correct that some of these parts may cause the issue. If the Check Engine Light is coming on, then I would typically scan the computer for codes first. This can give me a good indication of...
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...
If you are getting a coolant leak behind a manifold then you may have a coolant pipe, hose leak on the intake side of engine or a head gasket or freeze plug leak on the exhaust side of engine. Have...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If you know that the brake bulbs, relay, and switch are good then you have an issue with the wiring or the ground connection. The body control module also plays a role in how...
I'm curious why you would want to do this and because of the potential liability with something like this. I'm going to say your on your own with such a project. When ever we decide we want to modify our...
While your car’s audio system is pretty advanced, there are several different factors that can affect reception when you’re listening to the AM or FM band. Here’s what you should know: Station Interference: If you pass close to a...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having one of many issues. If you changed the starter because the vehicle was having starting issues, it may have been the battery causing you problems. If the fog lights...
The OEM spark plugs are claimed (by Lexus, in the maintenance schedule) to be good for 120,000 miles. However, there are many other maintenance items on this vehicle that have much shorter maintenance intervals such as replacement of the brake...
There are more than three dozen ignition and fuel system components and sensors that could be the cause of the warning light and idle issues you're experiencing. In order to determine which is the culprit, it's best to start by...
