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B-series codes relate to body control system fault(s), examples of which are door locks, seat controls, airbags and so forth. Such a code will not prevent the car from starting. If your vehicle is not starting (no crank at all)...

It's possible the linkage, or cable, is faulty which could explain the no start because if the linkage is not in the proper position the neutral start safety switch might not work. To determine the exact problem, please request a...

The Advance Trac/Traction Control Light will indicate whether the traction control is on or off. You could see it on in a variety of ways. To understand the Advance Trac/Traction Control Light. The Advance Trac/Traction Control Light will come...

First of all, you should never install a fuse with a higher amperage rating than what is specified. Fuses are designed to blow at a certain amperage rating to protect the rest of the circuit. If the fuse keeps blowing,...

Hi, The manufacturer has issued a couple of technical service bulletins for the code P0008. The cause for the code is due to a misalignment of one of the camshafts and the crankshaft. The timing chain guides may be worn...

The misfire can be caused by a worn spark plug, defective coil, faulty spark plug wire, faulty injector, plugged injector (each injector has its own miniature internal filter), mechanical valve fault and so forth. The most common issue is the...

Your vehicle identification number (VIN) is unique to your vehicle, and is used as a legal identifier of your car. The VIN is located on the drive side of the windshield, where the windshield meets the dash. It is easily...

The problem would need to be looked at firsthand to see why the A/C is causing the engine to stall out. It may be from low power to the computer, a faulty fuel pump due to bad connection, or a...

Check the condition of the car battery and see if the voltage and amperage are weak. A weak battery will cause multiple electrical issues including turning of the Instrument Panel Cluster gel pads. If the battery is new or in...

Like the engine number, your transmission number will only be required in a handful of instances. However, knowing where to find it is important. It’s located in different places depending on your transmission and engine size. 4 Cylinder Automatic:...

Greetings! Thank you for writing in about this problem. The welds on the seat brackets may have broken. This seems to be a common problem in this generation of Forester. A professional mechanic from YourMechanic can diagnose what failed and...

Yes that is correct. Bad bushings will cause a noise in the front end and excessive rattling while hitting bumps. If you need more help, a certified professional from YourMechanic can come to your car's location to inspect the rattling...

Generally speaking, mixing incandescent lights with led's should not be a problem. However, it has been my experience that there are a some vehicles that will use a lighting control module to control accessory lighting, and led's have much less...

It is possible that your shift lock solenoid has failed in the lock position. This solenoid is what allows the shifter to be moved only when the brakes are applied. When the brake pedal is depressed and the lock solenoid...

Hi and thanks for your question. Check the brakes to ensure that they are adjusted and are in good condition. The brakes should be 3 times more powerful than the engine. For the engine not having any acceleration, there could...

It is possible that you can have loose suspension parts causing this issue. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected for faulty Parts such as ball joints or tie rods. Consider YourMechanic as your vehicle can be inspected at your...

The problem is inside the transmission with pressures or shift solenoids and will need to have a transmission expert test and diagnose it to isolate the cause.

If your car is equipped with a manual air conditioning system, it provides you with the means to keep the interior temperature at the right level for you and your passengers with relative ease. Here’s how to use the various...

Hello. This only means you have refrigerant in the system, but the A/C compressor is not turning on. You should have the A/C checked to isolate why the compressor is not turning on. It may be a relay or possibly...

I have personally had this issue with my own car, so I know how frustrating this can be. First let us look at the different ways we can sync an iPod to a Ford Focus. The first and easiest method...

The major causes of sputtering or jerking while driving are caused by fuel, spark, or electrical issues. Due to the number of emergency warning lights that flash, it is likely a power supply issue. This can be caused by a...

If you have a manual rearview mirror, it provides you with the ability to change from daytime driving mode to nighttime driving mode. This helps to reduce glare from headlights behind you and saves your night vision, while making it...

There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start. There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would first...

Hi there. That's a very good question. The one you replace is the one that is faulty, as both sensors work together to take measurements and reading of the fuel system and exhaust to fine-tune the fuel to air ratio....