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I would recommend going to your local auto parts store to test your vehicle's key fob. Most auto parts stores have a key fob tester sitting on their counter in which you can point your key fob at this sensor...

Hi Destiny. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few different O2 sensors on your Toyota, but we need to know a bit more about your car, and the issues you're having to recommend the right inspection. If you...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Several things may be effecting your fuel system. While all gasoline has certain regulations to uphold to, not all gas is created equal, and the classic "bad gas" situation does happen. Secondly if the...

I hesitate to say anyone is pulling a scam, but it does sound like you've been through a lot. Lets take things one at a time. To start with, it's not uncommon for transmissions to fail after a fluid service....

This problem does sound like the turn signal switch is shorting and should be replaced first to see if it is cause of short.

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission...

Hi there. The codes you provided are commonly related to the EGR or Exhaust Gas Recirculation system; specifically the EGR valve or solenoid. You may want to read this article on what typically triggers these codes and possible solutions. ...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Your battery may need to be replaced. If you don't have the right about of Cold Cranking Amps your vehicle will fail to start. There is no way to check this though. Also, your alternator...

Hi there. Since the vehicle is new and it is not moving when you step on the accelerator, first make sure that the transmission is in gear. If the transmission is in gear, make sure that the parking brake is...

The red brake light is primarily lit when you apply the emergency brake, but it also lights up when you have a hydraulic problem with the brakes. Things like low fluid levels, leaking wheel cylinders, or brake hoses can also...

Hello, There are a number of things that may cause a humming sound. Two things that are more common than most and potentially the most critical are a failing alternator or water pump. Both of these components may produce a...

Hi, these cars have developed many idle issues over the years and there are a few things to check. All the linkages for the throttle should be inspected to make sure that when you release the pedal, the return spring...

Check the transmission throttle valve (TV) cable. There is a return spring on this assembly that sometimes is gone or faulty. Changing the fluid and filter will not cause the transmission to malfunction. However, prior to doing that, external pressures...

If your battery is dead overnight then you may have a short in one of the systems or an interior light is on inside the vehicle. You should have the charging system checked on the vehicle to make sure it...

This is possibly due to the lack of control of the coolant flow as a result of the thermostat not being in the motor. The thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the...

Hi there. It is always a good idea to replace wheel bearings in pairs. If the center spindle nut kept coming loose, it's possible that it was not properly torqued, or you have a spindle thread issue that should be...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. There could be several causes for your passenger window to only work intermittently. But with the conditions you described, you will most likely need a replacement motor and...