Hi there. In most cases these two issues are not related The brake light problem could be an electrical relay fault; as could the trunk release issue. The brake light problem could also be due to a damaged or faulty...
Missing or malfunctioning lights will not prevent the car from starting. If the brake light switch is faulty that might prevent shifting out of Park once the car is running as the switch is part of the safety interlock to...
The longevity of your tires depends largely on driving conditions, mileage driven regularly, weather, tire pressure, wheel alignment and the type of tire compound. Three years is an average amount of time depending on the mileage covered in those three...
Many drivers with your same truck have had issues with the transfer case encoder motor. There will be a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that can be retrieved with a scan tool to indicate a problem in this system. There is...
Based on your symptoms of rough idle and a check engine light, I would recommend a check engine light inspection. This will help to determine the exact cause of the rough running and check engine light. Consider YourMechanic as check...
Hi! It wouldn't be impossible to still try and sell the car. Some people like cars that are a little different from the mainstream. You have one of those cars. I'm thinking you may be able to sell it to...
It is possible that you could be experiencing a catalytic converter failure. This can be due to the fact that after driving 30-50 miles the exhaust system heats up quite a bit. Once the exhaust is heated up the catalytic...
If your Check Engine Light is on, you could have a misfire caused by a faulty ignition component. It could also be caused by improper timing, if the timing belt jumped a tooth. It could also be caused by a...
The charging system light is on most likely due to the alternator is not recharging the battery. As you drive it you may loose all power and vehicle will stall. I would recommend having a mobile mechanic like one from...
The radiator on these vehicles are known to spring leaks at the tanks on the radiator. The radiator needs to be replaced. The a/c would need to be checked to see if the problem was related to the radiator leaking...
All Mercedes manuals recommend replacing the brake pads and rotors in sets. The rotors cannot be resurfaced due to material used in the rotors. The rotors are made of softer materials than most vehicles and wear more and should be...
There are many faults will cause your 2003 Ford Taurus to not crank or stat. Replacing the battery is a great place to start, as this is the most common cause of a no crank/no start. There are a few...
You may have got a bad sensor if the engine was running before the sensor was replaced. Also check connection and installation of sensor for problems. If it still does not start then you will need to have further testing...
Hi there. If you're transmission is slipping out of reverse, this is typically an indicator of a bad sensor; but not the mechanical transmission. You might want to have a professional mechanic complete a diagnostic scan to download all error...
Something in your anti-lock braking system is at fault. The fault may be anything from a sensor to a computer. Diagnosis is required with a scan tool to help determine the issue. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic...
Hello. Since I cannot recommend any certain vehicle, I will try to assist you with your purchase as much as I am able. Websites like Edmonds.com and kbb.com are excellent for determining pricing, reliability, safety, and luxury. Also, check websites...
