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Advice on buying an 'O6 Lexus with a rebuilt transmission
It depends on whose shop it is and what kind of work they do. That said, I've read an article the other day that 33 % of automatic transmission rebuilds done in the North America had to be done two...
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Convertible not working.
Hi. If your top will not longer move up or down it can be from a number of items in the system from a fuse, to a wiring issue, to the lift motor. The most common part that I have...
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Car shakes violently when idle.
Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...
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How do I clean the infotainment system?
The infotainment display can be damaged with certain cleaning products, so you should always be very careful. You should never use an abrasive cleaner, or spray a cleaning product directly on the display. Instead, spray a mild cleaner onto a...
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Brake lights out in a 2004 Toyota Solara
It sounds like the fuse for the brake lights may have blown. This would cause all your brake lights to stop working. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to inspect your brake light and...
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How do I resume cruise control?
If the cruise control has been canceled, it can easily be resumed. When you resume the cruise control, the vehicle will automatically accelerate to the set speed. To resume, simply pull up on the cruise control lever. Tip This feature...
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Cut off while driving
Based on the information you provided, it does seem like your clutch switch may be faulty. You may have another cause for the no-start. Read the DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) to determine if you have another component that needs testing....
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How do I use the standard automatic shift lever?
The standard automatic shifter has seven available positions: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive – all gears available), 3 (Drive – first, second, and third gears available), 2 (Drive – first and second gear available), and L (Low...
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Stuck in Park
The gear shifter is held in park as a safety feature. If the brake pedal isn't fully depressed, the lock will not disengage and allow the hear shifter to move. On most gear shifters there are small holes that lead...
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How do I unlock the trunk with the electronic key?
The electronic key allows you to unlock your trunk without actually using a key. If the electronic key is on your person (for example, in your pocket or your purse), then you can unlock the trunk by pressing the unlock...
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Horn honks randomly
Hi There, There should not be any connection between your tires being low and the horn honking intermittently. The cause of the horn honking randomly is likely related to a short in the electrical system. The horn switch in the...
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AC taking too long to cool. 2010 Honda Crosstour
Hello. It is possible that the air conditioning system needs a recharge. There could also be a problem with the air conditioning compressor in that it needs to be replaced or that it is clogged. If you'd like to have...
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How likely is it that a transmission could be blown after getting towed for a faulty shifter wire?
Hi there. If the transmission shift cable broke, but another mechanic is telling you that the transmission itself is broken, I would highly recommend a second opinion. In most cases, it's one or the other that cause the symptoms you've...
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Opinion on installing subwoofers in a car
It turns out the worst sounds are the low-frequency ones. These can be bad for your ears. It's not going to hurt the car at all. If you wire them correctly, you're going to need bigger set of batteries...
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How do I expand the display?
The CD display can only show 12 characters at a time. If the display has more than 12 characters to display, press and hold the Text button for at least one second to show the rest of the characters.
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I have a 1999 LR Range Rover HSE that had a water pump issue & i raplaced it but it was still over heating . why is this ?
Hi Omar. If the water pump was damaged, it's not always the only source of an overheating problem. There are generally two reasons why people will continually have an overheating issue after replacing a damaged part. First, it's quite common...
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Can I disarm my seat belt chime in Nissan Micra k12
Try to connect all the passenger seat belts even if no one is in it. Make sure you wear seat belts if in seat. Sometimes the seat sensor detects someone in the front seat passenger side even when no one...
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Can you please tell me where the auto trans output speed sensor is located. Some people tell me it is under the batter?
You will need to drop the transmission pan and it's located above the valve body. If you need some assistance with its replacement, consider YourMechanic, as a certified technician can help diagnose any issues with your sensor and help...
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Car stalling and jumping.
This car has a transmission that has solenoids that control the shifting and sometimes the solenoids or speed sensor causes erratic shifting. The vehicle would have to be tested to see what codes are in the computer and diagnose the...
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How do I sound the alarm with the wireless remote control?
You can use the wireless remote control system to sound your vehicle’s panic alarm. To sound the alarm, simply press and hold the alarm button on the wireless remote when you are within range of the vehicle. The alarm will...