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The car is telling you to look in the owners manual to look for the red symbol that cam on for information on the symbol. I do not know the symbol that came on so you will have to look...

Depending on the symptoms of the vehicle, this may be a transmission problem or a failing axle. Unfortunately, without additional detail as to the specific model of your vehicle, it may be difficult to diagnose without physically inspecting the vehicle....

Hi there. In order to provide you with an accurate quote, please fill out a request for an alternator replacement. Once we receive your data, we'll be able to send you an estimate.

Yes, you should replace the entire fuse box. The reason for this is that it is quite likely that when the box burned other connections inside the fuse box were also damaged. This will in fact affect the vehicle starting...

Matching parts in this manner can be problematic and is really best suited for a parts store that specializes in body parts. Wrecking yards often have these kinds of parts in stock and should be able to cross reference part...

Hi Dee. Thanks for contacting us tonight. You might want to watch this video, to learn how to replace the center brake light.

It sounds like this may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...

Vibration that is in the floor area and/or the accelerator pedal, but not felt through the steering wheel, could be due to a rear axle (tire/wheel) balance issue including even faulty struts. It is also possible for the vibration to...

I have seen this issue on your car before. The cooling system is air locked (air is trapped) and needs to be bled out. Infiniti's have a specific procedure for purging the air out. This procedure is dangerous, both to...

It seems like your issue isn't going to be resolved without the dealership. However, there may be a couple of things we can do to resolve your issue. I will go through a couple of steps and hopefully it will...

Whether we are dealing with the interior being damaged with cigarette smoke or if the Mustang you are driving was subject to another form of fire, I would highly recommend locating a specialist that can deal with smoke damage. If...

Billing question sent to CS for replacement cost of the PCV tube and valve cover seal.

Hello. You will need all of the bolts for the intake manifold, intake manifold gaskets, and starter bolts. The bolts must be replaced because they are made from aluminum, and are designed for one-time use. Gaskets should always be replaced...

Usually in this scenario, the wheel drum should be remove and the brakes will need to be cleaned. The vehicle should be jacked up and placed on jack stands. The wheel drum should then be removed. Ensure that the emergency...

Hello. The location of the knock sensor would be dependent on which model of engine your 4Runner is equipped with. Knock sensors are usually bolted directly to the engine block, as they are designed to monitor and detect engine knock...

Hi and thanks for writing to YourMechanic. There are several things to look at. First off, have the coolant tested and make sure it is within spec. If coolant is not mixed at the correct ratio, it can cause the...

Thank you for your inquiry. The valve cover seal is a common failure item and generally and easy fix. In your case, the upper intake plenum/manifold wraps over the top of the engine and must be removed to complete the...

This should be a double filament bulb, which has two filaments inside. One works for the main tail light and the other is activated when the brake light switch is activated. Many times, one or both of these filaments will...

If you did not get all the air out of the system or fluid leaks then you may be low on fluid. You should also make sure you used Honda approved fluid type. If it is not low or incorrect...

Hello. If you suspect that the sensor was not replaced then that can be why the light is coming on. I would need to know what code is coming from the computer for it to be able to tell better...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help you. Code P2104 relates the throttle position control actuator, and code P2126 relates to the throttle position sensor. When either of these components is not working properly, this can cause...