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It sounds like you may have a faulty AC Compressor or potentially a leak in the AC lines somewhere. Car air conditioners work on a simple principle of heat transfer, relying on the fact that heat will always transfer from...

If you are able to keep the master cylinder full and thus no air can be drawn toward the ABS pump and valving during brake bleeding, you can often get away without using a bi-directional scan tool to remotely actuate...

The fuel level sensors on some of these vehicles tend to be misread by the computer, causing faults in the system. The fuel sensor would need to be inspected, and the engine computer scanned, to see if the codes received...

For some reason, our repair database doesn't have the service information listed for your vehicle. However, it does have information for 2013 Beetle 2.0L, which shows the filter should be replaced every 60,000 miles. This interval seems a bit excessive....

you probably have an oil leak at the valve cover gasket that is dripping on the hot exhaust pipe. When the pipe gets hot enough to boil the oil it makes a nasty smelling smoke. You should have it corrected...

The instrument panel has quite a few separate bulbs. You may have a circumstance where some of the bulbs are faulty and need to be replaced. If you are referring to intermittent operation though and/or gauge malfunctions, the cause could...

You should only use 5w20w motor oil and Toyota long life antifreeze in this car. Just because the engine has high miles you should not change any of the recommended fluids for the vehicle.

Hello! There are many things that can cause vehicle vibration. Tires and suspension can cause vibration while driving and a misfire or engine mounts can cause a vibration while the vehicle is idling. A qualified technician, such as one of...

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...

It's got a problem in the fuel injection system. It's going too high. So, the first thing you'd want to do is try my video "how to clean fuel injectors on your car." A lot of times, they get carbon...

Hi there. Sure, you can request an estimate to have your front ball joint replaced by clicking this link, then clicking the Get a Quote button on that page. We need to collect more information about your location and vehicle...

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...

Hi there. I'm not sure you can disable the keypad, but you can change the code. You might want to watch this video to see if it helps. If not, you might have to contact the dealership to reprogram this...

The warnings refer to your vehicle's "Supplemental Restraint System" (SRS) which is the vehicle airbag system. The airbag control computer stores trouble codes in the event of a malfunction so what you can do is request an airbag warning light...

Hi Thomas. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, without knowing what year, make and model of vehicle you have, it's hard for us to tell you what could possibly be causing your overheating issues. Each car had different components that...

Check if your brake fluid level is full in the brake master cylinder. The light comes on when you fluid gets low enough to turn on the light and as you drive it, the fluid gets hot and expands and...

Hi. There are dozens of potential causes for your problem. It could be anything from a worn fuel pump to a clogged air filter. If the Check Engine Light is on, the first step is to retrieve the diagnostic trouble...

There are several possible possibilities, as these are kind of noisy cars. Failed strut mounts and bearings are a common source of noise when turning. Wheel bearings also make noise while turning when they fail as well. It's also possible...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. There may be several other issues going on with the vehicle. The first to check is the TGV (tumble generator valve) sensor. It may need to be replaced, or the valve may need...

If you were driving and your engine stopped abruptly then you may have broke a timing chain and engine seized. You will need to first try and jump start the engine to see if it will turn? If you just...

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...