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While you can use the buttons and knobs on the radio itself to change the station, cycle through tracks, adjust the volume and more, doing so while you’re driving can be very distracting, which is never a good thing. You...

Hello. It sounds like you have a battery issue. When the battery dies it will cause these system to lock due to the lack of voltage. I would start by checking the battery. If the battery is fine then it...

If you are referring to 1991 model years of the Accord versus the Civic, the principal difference is the Accord used a heated oxygen sensor while the Civic did not. To compare and contrast Toyota sensors, I would need a...

The first thing that needs to be done is to scan the vehicle for all codes. Since the overdrive light is flashing, a simple code reader from your local parts store will not likely be of any help. Code readers...

Hi there. Check the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and make sure that they are plugged in. If the engine is cranking but not starting then the crankshaft position sensor could have failed. Also, check the mass air flow sensor...

Tires should be rotated about every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, or at every oil change which is typically within that mileage range. Tires generally should not be left in service on a car for more than 10 years after the...

Hi! Will be happy to help you. It sounds like there's a short in the system somewhere such as a power wire grounding before it is supposed to. The short has to be in the window switch circuit. I suggest...

First, the connection to the battery must be checked to make sure the terminals are clean and tight. A poor connection here can cause a long list of problems. Try again with a good connection and charged battery. If the...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. If the catalytic converter has failed then this was absolutely cause the engine to enter into limp mode. The engine cannot breathe so to speak, and it pushes what they call "back pressure" into...

In addition to front air bags, your Accord has side air bags designed to inflate during a moderate or severe impact. Sensors detect the impact and calculate the force, sending that information to the car’s computer. Only one...

Hi there. It sounds like you have several concerns with the vehicle; we'll stick to the first one that was mentioned. It sounds like there could be an internal fault in the transmission; whether this is a mechanical or electrical,...

Without visually inspecting the problem, it would be hard to see why the stall happens. These vehicles have many possible problems and you replaced most of them. This is not to say that is it is impossible for one of...

Hi there. I would say that it may be drivable without the bumper functionally. However, depending on your state's vehicle code regulations, it may not be legal to drive without a bumper. I would check your state's laws regarding this...

It sounds like you may have a faulty blower motor potentially drawing too much power from the resistor causing it to burn itself up. As you know, the individual blower motor resistor inside the pack are usually wire wound and...

You may be having clutch slippage that is causing the RPM to flare up until it grabs. I recommend having a mechanic road test the vehicle to diagnose the slipping and verify whether you are in need of a clutch...

The noise could be suspension, wheel bearing, or axle/differential related if you have all wheel drive. All of those possibilities have to be examined to pinpoint the origin of the noise. If you request a vehicle noise diagnostic, the responding...

Hi. The engine oil cooler uses engine coolant to cool the oil during operation. If you need further assistance, I recommend you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, inspect the oil leak on your vehicle and suggest an...

Brake squeal can occur on the Cruze's rear brakes due to brake dust accumulating in the drum. One thing that can be done to limit or eliminate the noise is to have the rear drums taken off, have the brake...

Having a failure of the seal at the oil filter not only will allow the oil to leak but also to allow the oil pressure to drop as well. It is very possible based on your description that there may...

Hello. You can try taking your car to a local auto parts store and have them plug into the scanner to see why the Check Engine Light is coming on. It may give you an idea if what is wrong,...