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Hi there: Your best bet is to contact JVC directly and ask them to send you an owner or instruction manual for the model of stereo you have.

Many newer automatic transmissions have temperature-sensors in them that, on a stone-cold start, restrict normal shift to only the lower (or non-overdrive gears) until the engine coolant and transmission fluid reach a certain level which in many engines, is around...

Hi there. Changing oil, oil filters and air filters is typically a job that an average or non-professionally trained or certified mechanic can complete. It really depends on your comfort level, tools and accessibility to appropriate disposal methods (as oil...

Hello. You should have the first few years covered as far as maintenance goes. Once it is out of the free schedules maintenance it should run you about $500 per year based on the recommended schedule. If you drive more...

The defogging logic feature automatically controls the air intake to keep the window from fogging up. To set the defogging logic system, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 2. Press the Defrost button. 3. Press...

If you use a genuine OEM Lexus axle, it is around $400 to $500 for the axle (need your VIN number to make it precise). To obtain the exact labor quote to install the axle, please use YourMechanic's online estimator...

The P0113 code relates to a problem with the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. The computer is seeing a reading that is outside of its normal parameters and is causing the computer to set the code. This could also be...

Hello. The humming noise you are hearing might be coming from the wheel bearing. If the noise is more prevalent on a left turn than a right turn then this will indicate a problem with the right wheel bearing. Wheel...

Tire inflation, whether high or low, does not affect the basic operation of the hydraulic brake system. Tire inflation could have some effect on stopping distances though. Reliable, safe brakes are very important, of course, and so to get the...

Most manufacturers use a voltage regulator (part of the alternator) to keep the system voltage near 13 volts. This keeps the battery charging in almost all conditions, no matter what accessories you are running. Honda uses a device called an...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You will need the check the idle air control valve (IAC). It is located just under the throttle body where the throttle plate is. Unplug the harness and check the plug for any...

Is this an automatic or manual transmission? I need to know what type of transmission you have because this rattling sound could be different things depending if it is an auto trans or manual. Either way I would recommend that...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's low oil light comes on when the engine is stopped; this may not be a low oil level. It is very important to not overfill the engine with oil. Always...

I would have the knocking sound investigated and resolved first because it may be engine related and thus a priority. The relevant service to request is an engine noise diagnostic. Vibration felt in the steering wheel is usually tire and/or...

Your fuel tank is going into a vacuum when the engine is running. The vacuum condition is causing the fuel tank to collapse and the gas cap is supposed to let in fresh air from the outside to keep the...

Fill the reservoir with water and look to see where it is leaking from. The reservoir is an easy item to replace if that's what is leaking. You may also need to open the radiator cap to properly fill the...

The cause of the reduced power is not likely to be the battery. In any case, the battery is easy to test and rule out. The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely...

Hi! That seems to be a very unsual issue on a vehicle with such low miles. I'm curious what the Acura dealer service department said about this. Being that your TLX is so new and covered under warranty, I suggest...

Hi and thanks for your input on your vehicle. When you hear a thunk sound coming from the front of the vehicle, you need to determine if the sound occurs anytime or if the sound only occurs when braking and...

Hello, If your car is stalling when in neutral, then the first thing I would check is the idle air control valve (ICV). The idle air control valve is the component responsible for maintaining engine idle speed when in neutral....

It is up to you to get approval from the location where you want the services done and let the location owner know what will be done. I have done services at many different locations and have been stopped in...

I would recommend pulling the cylinder heads off to inspect considering 2 of the push rods broke. This may have caused material from the broken rods to be scattered throughout the valve train or potentially other places in the motor....

Cold weather causes plastic and rubber components to contract. The intake manifold on my truck would expand and contract every winter, setting P0171 and P0174 lean codes. Then finally, this past winter, the manifold cracked. My guess is that you...