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OK, Toyota Corollas are great cars. Of course, there is one IF. If you are going to buy a rental car--think about when you were renting a car. When I am renting a car, I drive them pretty hard. Sometimes...

It sounds as though you may need a technician to come out and perform a test on the system to determine where the problem is. A mechanic from YourMechanic can come to you and check the battery, and determine why...

The actuator is the most likely cause of the problem; if the actuator is bad, it may prevent the door from locking, or unlocking. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, run an inspection to...

This vehicle does not tend to have many issues with burning smells coming from the engine. The main one that I run across is oil burning on the engine. This is typically caused by an oil filter or oil plug...

The problem with the code that the mechanic is getting is that it says the evaporative system has a small leak. This is why it takes a few days to come up. The leak can be from any of the...

This is a common issue. The bulbs in all the exterior lighting on a vehicle is mounted on a plastic socket. The socket is where the wiring that connects the bulb is housed. Over time these sockets get hard, malformed,...

This is a code that pertains to the heater side of your oxygen sensor. The heater is required to raise the temperature of the sensor so that it can operate properly. Simply unplugging relays/fuses will not keep the code from...

Hello. It sounds like there may be an issue with the brake light wiring system. It is also possible that the brake light switch or brake light switch wiring is faulty. It would be a good idea to have...

It is possible that your oil ring could be faulty in the number eight cylinder. If the oil ring is faulty, this can allow oil to get past the piston into the combustion chamber and therefore causing it to get...

Headlights are relatively simple circuits. You will want to check all components from the switch to the bulb. To perform these tests, you will need to have a voltmeter and understand how to use it. You will test for available...

Sounds to me that there is an issue with your slave cylinder. If it has a leak, either internally or externally, it will cause the clutch not to disengage. This can be determined by a mechanic who can inspect your...

Hello. If coolant is not reaching the radiator, it is an indication that the coolant is not moving through the system properly. This could be caused by an air pocket in the system or a clogged hose. Another possibility could...

Hello. There are several things that could cause that heater to not work properly and the fan to only blow air on high. It is possible that you have a bad thermostat, which would cause the lack of heat. It...

Hi there. It is very likely that a faulty throttle position sensor (TPS) is causing your problem. The TPS receives signals from your computer telling it where to position the throttle at any given time. A faulty TPS will also...

The water pumps leaking coolant is a common failure; the pump would need to be replaced to fix the problem. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to you and do a water pump...

Hi there. Fuel pressure would be a good thing to check out as lack of fuel pressure would indicate a failed fuel pump. Other things that may cause the vehicle to stall are a camshaft or crankshaft position sensor and...

There is a few issues related to the alarm system that could be causing the problem you are having and more information would be needed to diagnose the problem for you. The remote may be having an issue with the...

Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Mercedes CLK350. This is not an uncommon fault. The most likely cause would be the neutral safety switch, transmission linkage, transmission range switch, or low transmission fluid level. Since there are...

Hi there. Sounds to me that your brake pads have worn past their limit causing the metal base to press against the brake rotor which is leading to metal on metal contact. A brake service is due for your car....

Hi Ricky. Thanks for contacting us today. Today's modern engines don't have older style; individual rocker arms. They are in an assembly (or multiple ones) that are replaced as a set if one is damaged. Intake rocker arm assemblies are...

The theft-alarm system is a very important anti-theft feature in your vehicle. The system will be automatically armed when you turn off the engine, close all of the doors, and lock the vehicle from the outside.

Hi. The automatic tensioner in your vehicle is a one piece design. It comes mounted onto a bracket, if it is replaced completely. It is possible to only replace the pulley and bearing, but if the issue is with the...

What you are describing sounds like a problem with the rack and pinion gears. The rack and pinion gear set does two things: It converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into the linear motion needed to turn the...

Hello. It sounds like your AC compressor may have failed. If the compressor fails internally it will lock up and cause the belt to squeal and make this noise. The compressor can also release oil when it fails. I would...

You may be experiencing the symptoms of a recall campaign that Nissan has out for a faulty positive battery terminal; this condition can cause a hard start, or cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. If you are unsure whether this...