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An impact from hitting the animal can do damage that's not obvious at first. Damage can occur to the frame, mess up your alignment, and a variety of other issues. You will want to examine the area that was hit....

The most common cause of this would be a clicking relay or something else that is loose. This is a more uncommon issue that will require diagnosis to confirm. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able...

If the engine temperature, as measured on the dash gauge, does not reaching the normal operating range within "roughly" 5 miles or so of driving, then a possibility is the cooling system thermostat is stuck open. Among other things, a...

Hi Jimmy. Thanks for sending your question today. Sometimes this type of issue is caused by a failed EPS sensor, poor electrical harness connection to the sensor, or a glitch inside of the PCM. The best way to determine the...

Hi thanks for the question, problems like this can be as hard to diagnose as they are to live with. It sounds like you may have some intermittent electrical issue. This will require a skilled technician that has the knowhow...

There are several ways to determine the actual fuel economy you’re getting from your Accord, but Honda actually states that the best option is “direct calculation”. That means you’re going to have to use math. Don’t worry, though. It’s really...

Hello. If the seat functions stopped all of a sudden then you either have a blown fuse or a bad circuit breaker. Both are common issues, especially if something is failing in the seat. I would usually check the fuses...

The mass air flow sensor is located just near the intake or throttle body and connected to the air filter. It should have a wire connector plugged into it that comes from the ECU.

Hi there. Check the engine for any misfiring conditions. Check the spark plugs and the fuel injectors and see if they are working properly. See if there is spark to the engine and see if the injectors are firing by...

In the future, please include the motor size. Thanks. Your electronic throttle system consists of the throttle pedal assembly with an accelerator pedal position sensor, the throttle body which consist of a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actuator,...

Hi there. The coolant reservoir cap could be not sealing properly and causing the coolant to boil and steam coming out the vent or the coolant could be weak and needs changed as the boiling point has been lowered making...

The fuel pump cut-off function is integral to the circuitry in the PCM on this model. There is no separate, user serviceable switch. On this model, the only reason the fuel pump power cut-off feature will be invoked is if...

Hi there. The crankshaft position sensor on a Ford V6 is located on the driver side front of the motor, near the timing cover. If this information does not help you, please download or purchase a service and repair manual...

Hi Drico. Thanks for contacting us today. There could be a few different issues causing your hard starting issues. First, if you turn the key and the engine cranks over, then power is not your issue. This would likely be...

The fan clutch was only used on the 4.7L engine. It will not be present on your engine (the 3.7L) and so you will only have the radiator shroud and fan assembly. If you are having any issues with the...

No, it is not the catalyst. The P0139 code is for the O2 sensor before the catalyst. The code is illuminated when the engine control module is testing the O2 sensor and it cuts the fuel to see if the...

Your SIRIUS Radio is equipped with a unique identifying number, called the satellite radio electronic serial number, or ESN. The ESN is used to identify your radio when applying for SIRIUS Radio service. It’s a 12-digit number and you must...

Hi there: When the oxygen sensors have a reading that is similar to each other, it is an indication that the catalytic converter is not working as efficiently as it is intended. If the voltage of the downstream oxygen sensor...

The tie rods, ball joints, and control arm bushings should be evaluated for looseness. There are all different kinds of rotors in terms of quality. If the rotors are not dealer OEM or the equivalent, such as AC/Delco, honestly even...

Hi There, Unfortunately, this will only be a temporary fix. The fumes from the fuel will quickly reduce the tapes ability to properly seal the hole. I would recommend replacing the evap line. As you know, a leak in the...

The high beams give your vehicle added visibility when it is dark out. To turn them on, push the turn signal lever (protruding from the left side of the steering wheel) forward until it clicks into place. A light will...

Inserting a CD into the CD player is very easy. Make sure the CD is face up (printed side up), then insert it into the CD player. After the CD is partially inserted, the CD player will pull it in...

While steering wheel fluid cleaning is common in other vehicles, your Toyota Yaris is instead equipped with what is known as electronic assist steering. This means there is no fluid to flush or clean. Instead of looking at the steering...

If you need a gas cap, especially if you are trying to resolve what you believe might be a cap related fault, use an OEM (dealer supplied) cap. Using a genuine OEM cap of the design supplied when the car...

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you are right but only if you have completely shut off the air intake at that point. Not sure that cupping your hands will do it but surely you can be the...