The air vents are located along the instrument panel, and blow both cold and hot air into the cabin, depending on the climate control settings. You can adjust the air vent in two different ways, to find the ideal setting...
Hi there. LED lights do not put much strain on the battery unless your leaving them on without the engine running for extended periods of time. Also, I have not know LED lights to be used as a GPS tracking...
Hi, thanks for writing in. This can be caused by a couple of things. First, bad or worn outer CV joints can cause this. Does your car make the noise when turning both ways or just one way? If it...
Your car’s wipers provide you with the ability to see clearly out the windshield during inclement weather, as well as to operate the windshield washer system to clean the glass. Here’s how to use them: The ignition must be...
Lumbar support is a convenient feature that makes long trips much more comfortable. Proper lumbar support makes the seat more evenly support the passenger. In a truck with manual bucket seats, the lumbar support is adjusted by spinning...
Hello - unfortunately no. Modern electronic-key security systems differ from one manufacturer to the next, and each has specialized equipment for programming and setting options on remotes and electronic keys. This equipment is also not usually available to non-dealer service...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. Considering the issue only happened once, it may have been a fluke. With temperatures that cold, the engine struggles to regulate fuel and spark until it warms up. When it is that cold,...
Hi Charles. Typically the ECU doesn't take three days or any extended period of time to reset after replacing a battery. It is quite possible that an error code is stuck in the ECU causing the dash issues. To remove...
Considering that you drive a hybrid vehicle, I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional with experience and certification in hybrid electroncs. It is very likely that the electronics in your vehicle are malfunctioning. The best way...
This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
It sounds like you may have a problem with voltage draw regarding the switches and interior lights inside the vehicle. The jumping/jerking reaction when putting the car in drive may be related to low transmission fluid. This can happen for...
If you have a severe coolant leak from the water pump, I would recommend replacing the water pump in order to resolve the leak prior to doing any other repairs. I say this because it is possible that the water...
Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contaminants over time and consequently the fluid should be replaced about every 35,000 to 50,000 miles. To service the fluid you can request a brake system flush and refill. If you request that service, the...
You will need to access your settings menu and select lock unlock mode and select beep sound to on when you hit the lock or unlock button a second time. There is no setting to have the vehicle beep on...
Hi there. Typically when you are not getting spark at the tip of the plug wire, and nothing at the distributor, the next point to inspect would be the ignition coil - followed by the ignition relay - followed by...
Hi Rohit. Thanks for contacting us today. You might find this article to be very helpful. Buying a previously owned vehicle is much easier when you have a professional mechanic complete a pre-purchase car inspection as well.
Your Turn Signals provide important directional information for drivers behind you as well as those approaching you. They tell other drivers that you’re about to turn, so they can expect to slow down and will begin backing off (it also...
Unfortunately, replacing a rear end is not a service that yourmechanic.com can provide. A local repair or dealership service facility would be your best choice for this repair.
Hi there. The symptoms you're describing (especially the soft radiator hose) along with the fact your heater is not working may be caused by restrictions in the coolant line such as an air bubble. This could have happened when you...
The engine may be having a lower engine piston slap noise or the more common timing phasers on the camshafts. First thing to do is to make sure you are running the recommended oil for your engine. If you run...
If the cat monitor will not finish and pass after multiple tries then you may have a weak sensor or a catalyst that is bad. I'd suggest having the vehicle scanned to test the O2 sensors for slow or limited...
